Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. I was even accused of being (Stuck up) We were all just Misunderstood. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. She couldnt of been or she never would of killed, and watch the town accuse 2 Innocent girls and harrass,them over it. She has a right to Privacy. Notably, it was Bernadettes own confession that sealed the case against her. Kirsten really wasnt big enough to be a Bully and she was more into Social things and School Spirit than bullying others. Just some girls on interviews said she was just self absorbed but no bully. Judge: Well, with the exception of the taped confession, this whole case is circumstantial. She didnt like their ways mostly. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks. In the beginning, the investigators had suspected Nancy Kane, a girl that happened to be bullied by Kirsten a lot. I came across people like that in my in-laws family when I was married and it is pathetic the way older siblings are so selfish. It was okay at her age, like most teenagers who wish for the ultimate pinnacle of popularity. My honest opinion on this is that I think that Kirsten didnt deserve to die. All Rights Reserved. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. Im sorry.. And, of course, at her age, the perception made her quite bitter. She didnt like Nancy and a few others. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. Is it respectful to perpetuate lies about a murdered teenage girl due to a fictional depiction? You copied your little story from some other website. She talked to most people. So, I dont know, I just felt bad., She said that Kirsten, Just sort of put me down I remembered one time on the ski trip we were on together. B was a Psycho and always will be. The teen girl died in a fire at 6 a.m. Sunday morning in the Orinda home where she lived that is now the site of a growing memorial. Bernadette Protti shocked the nation and her locality when she confessed to the brutal murder by stabbing her schoolmate, Kirsten Costas. She was obsessed with being liked and Kirsten not liking her. Moreover, the 1994 movie, A Friend to Die For explores the same story. But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. The girl that stole her life from her shouldve never been released from prison. Most people would be angered and perturbed by that kind of behavior. Also there Was another girl who went out with the football team and accused them all of raping her, not the entire team, but several players and I hear she was ran out as well and dogged by the Students. To them maybe. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. Every Murdered person was once someones child, parent, sibling or spouse. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. Bernadette admired and idolized Kirsten, her schoolmate. I so disagree with some of the posters. Sorry about that. Lemme tell all of you a little something because I lived and breathed the entire lifestyle of growing up in orinda and knew both Bernadette and kirsten. Lifetime manages to dramatically portray yet another vicious crime, so the viewers are left amazed at the depths of human depravity and the darkness of human minds, even if it is a 15-year-old girl. Judging by the comment you have written, you know nothing about love. Changing your name does not change your being, by the way. I know this because I was there in the same class of Kirsten and Bernadette. As for knowing her Personally I didnt, I know someone who did, she was Bubbly and full of Jokes and Laughs. I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. So they had a clique, what School or job doesnt? It wont bring Kirsten back. You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? look that I think only Kellie Martin can make convincing. If it hadnt have been for Bernadettes confession, this case probably would remain unsolved. we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. She didnt hate anyone. Youre not looking at that Situation. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! Notable Alumni. Still, Bernadette said in her confession that she and Kirsten drove to the church parking lot to smoke the pot, but when Bernadette refused, an argument followed. I heard from an article from her friends mom, Kirsten wasnt exclusive and liked everyone. However, things got weird when Kirsten realized that Bernadette's invitation was of a second-hand nature, and she wouldn't want to go to a party where she wasn't invited first-hand. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! Bernadette then said she wanted to go home and think, and Hilley agreed. Later, an agitated Kirsten reached out to Alex and Mary Jane Arnold, in Moraga, saying her friend had acted weirdly with her. I didnt know Kirsten that well, talked to her a few times in passing but we didnt know each other. She dont remember her incidents, others embarrassed themselves by wanting to be the center of attention. Everyone was shocked when a sixteen-year-old girl was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing of a classmate. She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. As for the Shoes one time comment. What are you talking about?? Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. The witness, who declined to be identified, said Kirsten was with a friend who had started to go weird he said. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! As I wrote in a previous comment to you above rupaul/joy, if there was evidence of Kirsten bullying Bernadette, she would have given examples which would have strengthened her case and possibly portrayed her as a sympathetic character. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink,so whatever happens is something they are a part of as well as the person they have pushed. You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. I heard they ran Several girls out not just them, they Demonized one to where she had to Leave portraying her as a Tramp over some guys. Kirsten wasnt a bully at all. People can get really nasty at this school, says one junior, standing with a group of classmates on the lawn surrounding Miramonte. Kirsten May of had moments and been a Stuck up person, but that dont Justify murdering her. Gregory Scott Cummins, film, television, and theater actor; NFL player. Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. Are you looking for more information about Oliver Jackson Cohens wife? On top of this, her house was a bit dilapidated. Your argument is Sort of pointless, and hypocritical considering that Bernadette did not value TRUE FEELINFS, FREINDSHIPS!!! Theres usually a reason why. You need to get help for that, sweetie. I just read on You tube on her recipe Video where she is sick now. That didnt happen that way. Maybe her parents should have raised her better. In order to get into the Bobbies you had to have money. Read about the real story instead of talking crap. They hung out together, Bernadette couldnt face up Kirsten was more Popular than she was, and better at everything. Well to a degree maybe, but Bernadette stalked her and longed fro a friendship. Really? Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. I guess we all cant like everyone. You need to educate yourself before speaking on things you have no clue about. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. No single human being has the effrontery to kill a fellow human being; talk less of a supposed child. Some say she was Stuck up, but not a Bully. When Kirsten approached the Pinto she looked inside and said blandly, Oh, its you.. Not true, I have heard from people at Miramonte in the class of 1986 saying that they dont want to be found right now due to their experience at Miramonte was not good at all. Unfortunately, no one was home as nobody answered the call. Bernadette could be to at times She was no Angel some thought of her as Stuck up(Bernadette that is) and her BFF was kind of popular, but not as popular and Bernadette, Stacy, Diane, Jessica and Carrie. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Heres what I think came down, the 2 girls had an argument and Bernadette was afraid she would of been kicked out of the (Bobbies) and excluded from that group. Lisa Thorner: 5 interesting facts about Damon Wayans' ex-wife. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. To a degree Bernadette struggled harder than most of her friends, she wasnt as Popular as they were and was a little of an Outcast, but Tolerated. Of course, the characters' names were changed in the movie. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . I dont think they meant any harm at all, and as for the prank calls, they were probaly only fooling around, Nancy would take it all wrong, and say things back thinking it was a personal attack my standpoint. I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. This whole story is just disgusting. She was also friends with people who were considered popular. Who can walk a straight line and never say one un kind word ever, w all make mistakes, and most teen girls do get Caddy at times thats just Normal, but we outgrow it. The case is extremely old now. READ MORE: The real death of a cheerleader story (1985). I love Kirsten think about her all the time. Yes, Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true story. Of course, the story was national news, and considering it is more than three decades later, people are wondering about the convicted culprit. i feel sorry.for any poor sap who has to live in her neighborhood because like the investigator wisehart said she has a hidden trigger that anyone can pull just by not giving her what she thinks she.should get in a relationship. Absolutely not. Killed a girl because you were jealous? No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? Raising new questions about the micro-aggressions high-schoolers experience on a day-to-day basis, it offered a unique portrayal of the twisted psychological motifs that can lead an adolescent to commit a horrible crime. Bernadette really should have left her alone. That already happened. Kirsten was adorable. She picked up Kirsten for dinner as promised, using her parent's car. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. Kirsten was just Stuck up, but not a mean girl. Where are you getting she had no friends and was bullied. Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? From a standpoint Kirsten was Adorable and fun person. Considering the evidence presented here, I must conclude that the prosecution has failed to prove its contention of premeditation. God calls people home not Bernadette. Educate yourself about this case, you simple minded degenerate. Vanessa I agree I knew both girls. So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? It was quite a bizarre turn of events that shocked the small community where such grizzly crimes never happened. Three months later, residents of Orinda packed a local courtroom for her trial. Its about time on other sites told all about Kirsten and how much fun loving she was. Karen, it wasnt about Bullying, it was over jealousy issues. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. Why are you victim shaming ? On December 11, nearly every girl attending Miramonte, even those with the flu, showed up. If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? I think she wanted to be part of the elite click. And in the movie, the big butcher knife sat between the 2 girls in the car. I attended school in New York City and there are nothing but cliques. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? Deadly Women portrayed Kirsten differently, she was kind of like that, but cut up more and more bouncier. Bernadette, the youngest of six children, grew up in a hard-working family, but she was not happy and content with how things were. Some she didnt like, Usually the ones no one else (liked). Stacey (Tori Lockwood) played Kirsten Costas, while Angie (Kellie Martin) played Bernadette Protti. You Mats that knows Kirsten, why was she so Mean? I know. Over, if Kirsten bullied B why didnt B use it to Strenghten her Case. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. Youre going off the crappy movie. if you came at her the wrong way like Bernadette did, or kids no one else liked cause they were so annoying to be around. Kirsten was a cute sweet looking little thing. If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. It made me feel oh so special. How is obsessing over this going to solve the problem? Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. She wanted to be like her, and she struggled a lot to make it happen. Kirsten from what I heard was arrogant and self absorbed, but no bully, just a typical teen girl who didnt deserve to die even if she was a bully. She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. Rubbish. I also noticed, in both movies, Bridget/Angela kept staring at Kelly/Stacy. Would you say the same if Bernadette did suicide? She may live a Quiet life, but she is still a Killer. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. A few left our school, one who went out with a lot of football players getting wasted, she was demonized badly also. The juvenile code dictates a sentence of confinement to the age of 25. The guys did reject her, and that insensed her inferiorityand self esteem. "I lost for cheerleader and I didnt get the club I wanted and I didnt get (on the) yearbook (staff)," Costas' murderer explained in a taped confession cited by Los Angeles Times. She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. On April 1, the first hot day of spring, while kids throughout Orinda were signing up for Meadow Pools summer swim team, Bernadette Protti was sentenced. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. Everyone has an Opinion guess we will never know unless we truly knew them, and not Berns friends or Sisters who Comment bad stuff about Kirsten, of course they wont tell the true facts. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)????? She said she used a knife she found in the Pinto to stab Kirsten to death. There have been several changes in Orinda since Bernadettes arrest. I have also wondered if her self esteem was also riding on the two most important people of all-her parents!! Sheriffs investigators have only leads and a description of the woman suspected of stabbing Kirsten Marina Costas to death Saturday night, but not much else. That Movie had Tori Spelling kind of a Bully. Kirsten was more popular she was up there high She had it all, and some were jealous of her popularity. Bernadette then appears to have confessed her feelings of admiration for Kirsten in the empty car-park at night. My Son was Murders in a drug deal gone wrong. Not when she robbed a girl in the Spring of her life, and robbed her of a Family, graduating from High School, and Marrying a nice man, and whatever she planned to become in the future, Bernadette took it all from her. Asking a butt of yourself getting it. Kirsten she liked everyone, she wasnt any bully by any means, she was so cute and funny. Friends said she was a glowing part of the student body with a warm and welcoming personality. I do believe she didnt like outcasts like Nancy and Joanna there. Bernadette went to school. And ironically the real Kirsten was the brunette and the kiler was the blonde. Hostile people do. Kirstens house was Smaller than Bernadettes, how was Kirsten all around was she friendly? Thier homecoming Queen was friendly and always spoke to people. She served her jail sentence, got released early and is living an everyday life today. Kirsten was very Popular, but there were a few a little more Popular, why didnt Bern go after them and befriend them, the girls on Homecoming Court, and in the Atlantis Club. The crime happened way back in June 1984, in the town of Orinda, California. According to Los Angeles Times, the 16-year-old created a false invitation to trick Costas into attending a Bob-O-Links dinner, a volunteer group at the Miramonte High School. The 2nd version of Death of a Cheerleader is more like Kirsten to a degree. They start being cruel. Kirsten was also part of the varsity swim team. Kirsten would probaly still be today to if she was still alive. Until something happens. Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. I see why her Sisters and mom forgive her, theyre her family and family sticks by you. She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five. I still cant help from thinking that, but largely I think B killed K because K was blocking B from her rise in popularity. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. Bernadette was a Sociopath and stalked her, and dwelled on her for Months about Kirsten not liking her when in fact Kirsten had nothing against Bernadette till that Fateful Night. The girl who said Missy Availa was the meanest girl she ever knew and was her Worst Bulky, youre no better, let the dead rest. So she is a Horrible girl. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. I highly doubt I would like you either. There were several bullied as I said before. His team had put in 4,000 man-hours, followed 1,000 leads, interviewed 800 people, and checked out 750 Pintos, the sheriff told the press, as he and other investigators stood for photographers and reporters. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. And back then Bernadette was never going to admit that. Get a Life please. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 Rene was a lovely girl too who suffered not having opened the door for Kirsten because she was young and scared and didnt know what was going on, or who was at the door. That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. In more conservative societes in the world(its not USA) the educators and family see these things in the early stages and try to prevent them. Its patent that Bernadette had built-up animosity towards Kristen. If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. Me! November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM She joined a popular clique and was noticed everywhere. Being disgusted that the murderer allowed two innocent girls to be accused of the murder? The original movie featured stars like Kellie Martin and Tori Spelling. People need others not bullying. You know movies arent real, dont ya? Bernadette was far out of line I agree. Bernadette would have seen the pain and anguish on Kirstens face, the fear and shock in Kirstens eyes, listened to Kirsten scream in agony (she was reported to have screamed) as she felt the knife rip through Kirsten skin. When it came to Bernadette. Check your Stories and facts before you post Nonsense. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over.