She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. I believe the conversation was very bizarre to, about desperation of a friendship. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. Dont matter if the girl bullied her. Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette before the murder.So Kirsten made a few comments. Kirsten has nothing to do with thier problems at Miramonte or any of her friends had anything to do with it, so where is it youre all getting Kirsten and her friends ran these girls out. Some girls said she was mean to people, we all have opinions, but Im sure she was smart alecky at times, what teen girl isnt, even Bernadette was I bet as well. Kirsten Costas, a 15-year-old teen living in the small suburban California town of Orinda, was stabbed to death by her classmate Bernadette Protti, then also 15, on June 23, 1984. She was outgoing even as a nurse, but now, I hear she dont really associate with anyone outside of family. Not to mention all over the world. Those who say Kirsten was a Mean Girl clearly didnt know her, or she didnt like them with (good Reasons). An example that shows that Bernadette didnt have respect for Kirstens family and shows how detached Bernadette was from killing Kirsten was that she appeared to have no inhibitions about attending Kirstens funeral. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. You are one OBSESSED weirdo. They had to leave school. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! Bernadette concocted a plan to get Kirsten out of her house and it appears that Kirsten got annoyed when she discovered that Bernadette lied to get her out of her house alone. Mira note ran a lot of girls out from what I read. Moreover, the 1994 movie, A Friend to Die For explores the same story. Kirsten was described as a cheerful girl by classmates, and I do believe for the most part, she got along with most her classmates and school mates. We all have a breaking point. If you were a no body she didnt roll with you. So there actually is no first degree evidence that is solid and beyond a reasonable doubt. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! She did have the cutest clothes of all time and knew it. No right to Murder a person. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. Even if Kirsten was a Snot, she would of grown out of it long before now. She said Bernadette was kind of Snooty also. You know who you are to. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. 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. Dont let that sweet innocent act fool you. Theres no excuse for murder. Its possible they forgave her and moved on. She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. This is Berns BFF or her Sister or Bern herself, no one else would go to such extend to call a dead girl names. Elaine called the school, and she and her husband brought their daughter to the sheriffs office in nearby Martinez. Bernadette Protti was released on parole in 1992, having served almost 8 years of her sentence. And, they realized, the problem didnt lie only with Bernadette. Art and Berit were Wonderful people. Yes. She should of told the truth and met Kirsten at the house and talked there with her parents present. Bernadette was clearly very sick and disturbed, yet you appear to be minimizing or even excusing Kirstens murder by referring to Bernadette as a fragile human being, and writing 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. This is Bern or her sister, or even BFF. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. She only had certain friends. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. After her mother read it, she picked her up from school and went to the police station to record the confession. Yes, Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true story. She refused to. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. Kirsten was also described as Cute, funny and full of Life, and Bern took that Life. That Movie was truly (one sided) and people are just going by off that Movie, and maybe Kirsten did say some mean things to other People, but who hasnt! I would suggest that you should be able to distinguish between a fictional depiction and reality, but judging from your comments it is clearly beyond your capacity to do so. Kirsten wouldnt give you the time of day especially if you werent in her (group). If you did your research, you would know that Kirsten didnt bully Bernadette. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. I didnt get on yearbook. 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. No one is killed without a reason. Check out these sexist stewardess job requirements of the 50s & 60s, The original Rice Krispies treats recipe from 1940 & its delicious history, 100 vintage 1960s supermarkets & old-fashioned grocery stores, Vintage Fostoria glass: 100+ old patterns, colors & styles of the classic American glassware, Why the old Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York was the very definition of extravagance, See some huge classic 50s station wagons, with fins & rear-facing back seats, Remember these? Kelly is part of a popular school clique and seems to have everything Bridget desires. Judging from your malicious, reprehensible comments and utter ignorance and delusion, your moral fiber is rotten to the core, and I pity any child subjected to your skewed guidance as their moral fiber will no doubt succumb to decay. You that said Kirsten was mean, dont know her, or anything about her. If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. 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. There are speculations that Bernadette has changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. She had friends to, some were Bernadettes, and they dont care to hear from or about Bernadette anymore. That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. The prosecution failed to prove that Bernadette had premeditated Kirsten's homicide. Man you all just know Kirsten a small World. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica, it could've been angst-ridden Jill--or maybe it was the plain girl nobody suspected. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985), PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Like I said, Im sure theres a purpose somewhere to where she can make a difference in someones life today, she was a lot like Kirsten Costas. She never had words with Kirsten, just said Kirsten hardly talked to her, maybe once or twice in her entire life. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! Tell me someone who is nice to every single person in the world and likes every single person in the world, if they do let me meet them. She was Bubbly and Gregarious, loved to have a great time. Kirstens family and Berns family were both Well off, Bern lived in a Richer part. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. Everything is Me! Stuck up she was, no Bully. This is a truly heartbreaking experience and we are really grieving together," said Miramonte principal Julie Parks. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. Please make an appointment with your councilor at school and discuss this with him or her She looks like she would have lit up a room. Kirsten understandably didnt appreciate the fact that she was lured out of her house under false pretences, so she left Bernadettes car. I guess Bullying Justifies Murder, the way youre putting it, Kirsten is the real Vicitm, not Bernadette. There is no way Bernadette is better than Kirsten. I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. I wouldnt have either. Kirsten May of been just like that, I couldnt tell you thats true. She liked mostly everybody. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 23, 1984, as one of the stab wounds had bisected the heart's major artery. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Nancy was Sweet, she just took things the wrong way. Its sad, but when all is said and done its not worth it. So yes it sucks to be bullied, but that is no excuse for any kind of physical action. People can get really nasty at this school, says one junior, standing with a group of classmates on the lawn surrounding Miramonte. At 50 years old, I too have been bullied my whole life. Plenty of facts support that view. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. How dare you? That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. Bernadette really should have left her alone. Lisa Thorner: 5 interesting facts about Damon Wayans' ex-wife. ORINDA (KPIX) -- The day after a deadly house fire killed a 16-year-old girl at her home in Orinda, friends and family on Monday were remembering her as a vivacious young woman who could light up a room. I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. They were rich. The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. Is it so hard to do without hurt someone? If she would of left her alone, Kirsten wouldnt of ever bothered her, those TV movies Kirsten wasnt nothing like Tori Spelling, in the 2nd movie a little maybe she was like that girl, but more funnier. Required fields are marked *. One girl here posted that one girl accused Football players of Sexual Assault at a Party and she was driven out of that School also. that HS was a tough place especially for girls. You are lying. I think Bernadette went about it in the wrong way. But those others today are still a lot of fun. And so I find myself wondering what we have accomplished here. Even if she was, no right to murder her. Thats a win win. I hope she prays from the bottom of her heart, because the pain she caused the Costas well, she will have to pray forever!!! There was no justification for murder even if the victim was a bully, which it seems she was, at worst, catty. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. Youre going off the crappy movie. I bet she finally became an outcast fro supporting Bernadette. Find out more here. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. Kirsten Costas, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte High School in this scenic, affluent suburb, was killed at about 10pm Saturday, Contra Costa County . Whether the murder was premeditated or not, no one can really determine that, still a young girl died at the hands of Bernadette Protti, and Bernadette will have to live with that the rest of her life. Lifetime should be ashamed. She let it be known. her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. A number of people have called saying they think they have seen the suspect. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. Donnah Winger murder case: What happened to convict Mark Winger? Santa Rosa Press Democrat Monday, June 25, 1984, Roseville Press-Tribune Monday, June 25, 1984. She claimed she followed in the Pinto only to make sure Kirsten got home safely. So I can tell you kids in these upper class schools are not angels and theyre raised not to be by their parents, who were the same way when they were in school. Kirsten ran from Bernadettes car and wanted to be left alone, yet Bernadette stalked Kirsten to her house. Oh please bet you were t any better. Kirstens favorite game was Nancy Drew, and she loved her cheers to. Im sure Kirsten had her moments, no right to be Savagely Murdered. Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. Just some girls on interviews said she was just self absorbed but no bully. Shes pretty much out of the picture, her YouTube gets messages from (Kirsten from Heaven) thats sick whoevers doing that. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. That girl on Deadly Women who portrayed Kirsten was almost perfect, watch Landscape Suicide and they show a girl portraying Kirsten talking on the phone and laughing listening to Music, that is the closest to Kirsten Costas that can be described the best. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. Kirsten is the true victim in this case. I certainly dont condone murder under any circumstances even if someone is being bullied but I certainly think it is a terrible thing to actually do a movie that is based on true events without any detail to the accuracy of the characters. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. Thats teens for you, its tough being a teen, most of them are smart alecky at some time or another, but we outgrow it. More stood in the narthex, craning to hear the service in memory of the 15-year-old Miramonte High School student, stabbed to death near her Orinda home Saturday night. Karen, it wasnt about Bullying, it was over jealousy issues. 86ers you want to forgive thats up to you, it would be nice if something could be worked out and you all could go back to the wya things were and not are. You will be startled by how the events unfolded on that fateful day. But to portray her as a Mean girl teen is off limits to the real Kirsten. You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt).
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