If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? LOL. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. No one owes anyone a thing. It's a remake of 1994's A Friend To Die For, which became a popular rerun for Lifetime under the Retronym Death of a Cheerleader, so they used that title for the remake. Bernadette was paroled after seven years, for good behavior, at the age of 23. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. Remember teen girls will be teen girls, and they grow out of caddiness when they get older, but Kirsten never got that chance so so horrible. That leaves only the knife and whether its true or not a witness corroborated the girls account. I knew both gals. It has her sister cutting vegetables with a ridiculously long knife too, and Kirstens parents were right who cuts up vegetables with a knife that long that they keep in the car? Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. with this Virus going around. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. Guys just didnt really notice her. Its possible its someone pretending to know Kirsten. At the end of the struggle, Kirsten was stabbed twice in the stomach and twice in the back. Eventually, she ended up confessing to killing Kirsten, saying that she put her down, and made her feel bad, exacerbating Bernadettes inferiority complex. How is sweet referred to Murder? 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She knows how people still feel about her, she also knows she cant escape the feelings they have or ever change them even in many years to come forth. Bernadette was also plagued by body-image issues. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. No one have to take the greatest gift God gives,LIFE. So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. justice was nwot served and the costas have shed tears and felt grief for over 30 years and i think bernadette shouldnt have been given the privelege to go to college, get her high school diploma, have a boyfriend, and then have kids and get married no she should have been locked in a brick cell staring at walls all day so that she could focus on what she did but no she is scott free now to go out and kill again if she wants. Although Bernadette had been questioned and cleared via a polygraph test, a private detective hired by the Costas found discrepancies in her alibi. Reflecting on her public humiliation, Angela has a heart to heart talk with her sister about her wanting to be someone else. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? Youre talking about Tori Spelling in a movie being a minor bully not Kirsten whom you know next to nothing about. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car park at night and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for Kirsten. So whoever wrote Miramonte was a bad school and everyone cut everyone down, maybe it was you cause you werent socially accepted, and probably didnt make the best choices, or embarrassed yourself wanting the attention and. I think Miramonte was like any School, you have your cliques and picks. I watched the movie again (both versions) and I have to agree with Miss Kiwi. According to her attorney, Charles James, juveniles convicted of murder in California serve an average of four to six years. A few cried. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, She mostly liked everybody. Bernadette then appears to have confessed her feelings of admiration for Kirsten in the empty car-park at night. I mean she stabbed another girl to death because she was afraid to get made fun of at school or be outed or whatever. It weirded Kirsten out. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Since then, she is supposed to have changed her name and left the state of California. As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. The future is right around the corner, its a waste to go after someone cause the law didnt do their job. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). I read alot om her to. 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. What can you do? first of all, the judge had to be stupid to find it second degree murder and it doesnt matter if she didnt plan to kill kirsten. You copied your little story from some other website. 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 the true story Death of a Cheerleader is based on. Well it is best to not bother the girl anymore sick or not, cause she moved on and so did the Costas family, so why keep the fuel burning, its just best to let folks live their lives. Girls, women at any age can be so horrible. The full length picture of Kirsten with her hair tied back is so cute. Bernadette watched as they left and followed them, parking outside Kirsten's home. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. She was convicted in 1985. Thats a different situation, no one liked those other kids as well. 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 Sheriffs Department investigators said. Did you know the other 2 girls that were accused? What teen isnt? Bernadette Protti was released on parole in 1992, having served almost 8 years of her sentence. Shes older also. The film explores the events that lead up to, and play out, after the murder, shocking the community to its core. you werent there so shut up I agree with Karen Karen get your pretty face back on here Is this the same Karen I grew up with?. Notably, it was Bernadettes own confession that sealed the case against her. Bernadette was stuck up also or appeared to be. The murderer named Bridget Moretti was played by Aubrey Peeples. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. Bernadette is in her fifties and may have changed her name to Jannette Tomanka. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 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. Kirsten was also part of the varsity swim team. You are disturbing and evil by stating that death was too good for Kirsten, an innocent victim of a brutal murder. look that I think only Kellie Martin can make convincing. 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. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 23, 1984, as one of the stab wounds had bisected the heart's major artery. Was she snotty to? Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. Im embarrassed for her. We have got you covered when it comes to the true story behind Death of a Cheerleader. Maybe they were all misunderstood. A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. I want popular, but had friends who were, I didnt sulk about it, I did sports, not clubs or cheerleading. WOW MIRANDA, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE A TRIGGER TOO. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. Amen Shelly. Judging by the comment you have written, you know nothing about love. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. The 2nd version of Death of a Cheerleader is more like Kirsten to a degree. Who knows what was true or not. However, we should leave our readers with the thought that if Bernadette had committed the crime today, she would not have gotten off as easily as she did back in 1985. Google It, it sure will tell you. Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! I suffer from PTSD. I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. As the cops went through the list of suspects, Bernadette Prottis name cropped up. Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. I have to laugh with this being 2021 and the person with the most judgment has the name of Karen. Cant tell you fi shes still married. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. Sweet Melancholy my tail. Kristen had it well deserved. She runs a Facebook and Twitter account under the same name. Oh please bet you were t any better. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. Bernadette is still a Pathetic Loser, and always will be. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. . I dont know why you are saying nice things about Kristen she was very mean and she said stuff that offended people she stop acting like she was innocent. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? Embarrassed, Angela moves her mother's arm and storms off to collect her bag. They grow out of it as they get older. Orinda was not Beverly Hills. She was released the following year. She may be dead by now or have this bad Virus. Besides if Kirsten was going to out her, she would of told Alex Arnold all about it on the drive home. In your dreams Bernadette was better looking! My friend was surprised it was Bernadette who murdered Kirsten! Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? Kristen was adorable. Distractify is a registered trademark. Unfortunately, she faced numerous obstacles at becoming as cool as her idol. Shes on the East Coast last I heard, I hear shes fine health wise, and some say she wasnt feeling well awhile back, not sure why, shes mellowed out a lot through the years. I was wondering why she was so pro-Bernadette. Sad because K had it all as I saw it. Not just the 2 accussed. I lost for cheerleader. Her main concern when being caught was people finding out who she was, and people hating her rather then easing the pain of the parents who obviously would never be the same considering they buried their own child (who had not had a chance to live, and have life beyond her own) before they buried themselves! She was also friends with people who were considered popular. Im sure Kirsten had her moments, no right to be Savagely Murdered. I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. Kelly is part of a popular school clique and seems to have everything Bridget desires. Could of been any of those girls in that group as one girl said, they were all like Kirsten in lots of ways. But how did it come to this? They were all fun gals to be around. Her family were upper-middle class, not multi millionaires. By the time Kirsten left Alexander Arnolds car at her neighbors house, Bernadettes fear had turned to anger. Bet you didnt walk on Water yourself as a teen, bet you were smart Aleck, most teen girls are, and they grow out of it, dont give them the right to be killed. Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten She could of been real nice and friendly. She killed a girl. Why are you victim shaming ? From the author who also runs this site: The yearbooks ARE in my private collection, as is the huge picture of us in Washington DC. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. While not saying that her daughter had never tried marijuana, Berit insisted that Kirsten did not have her own supply. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. Its sad, thats the biggest problem in this world? They start being cruel. If every teen girl was to be murdered due to bullying and being Stuck up, and also Loose with boys then we wouldnt have any teen,girls at all. Kellie Martin did a masterful job playing the role of an awkward teenage girl desperately yearning for acceptance from the "In" crowd in high school. No right to Murder a person. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. I was a 1985 highschool graduate.i had skipped a grade so my classmates were more mature physically and socially. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt). I didnt know Kirsten very well. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. God would want you to forgive, Kirsten would as well. She and her friends were mostly ( stuck up) and self absorbed, She wasnt typically a bully just more snooty, at least thats how she appeared to me. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! How do you know she was a mean girl? 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. She truly touched many lives," said Parks. Who cares about that, that is no reason to be lured from your own home and murdered by a psycho. She was snooty to or maybe just misunderstood. Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. She was friendly and outgoing. She was Bubbly and Gregarious, loved to have a great time. Her sister at the bank dont discuss Bernadette, or discloses her whereabouts, she just says Bernadette dont wish to be located by former classmates, friends or co workers, she has a very private life now and wants to be left alone. So no she is a Psychopath. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. Required fields are marked *. Naturally, you might be wondering if that is the case here. Lots of her classmates are out of State and moved on, maybe you all should as well, Bernadette isnt even around, leave her alone, the past is gone its not coming back ever. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. ?lol go guys and do some research..the real Bernadette was very beautiful,(but poor) while the real Kristen was very average (but rich)Kristen well deserved her fate,all the bullies making others life miserableno sympathy from me at all. You are full of it. As for Bernadette, I didnt know her well, but said hello to her a few times in passing at school, and when she came to get the attendance slips. Kristen was a total bully, just horrible. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. 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. Secondly, if you actually did your research on the true case, and not some Hollywood movie who portrayed supposedly Kirsten, who was of Greek American heritage a blond, and Bernadette, who was the real blond, a brunette. Even so, I said before, and Ill say it again, still no excuse to murder. My comments arent gossip. Joe she must of liked your Sister. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! One girl said stupid stuff that embarrassed you, and cussed all the time, and other girls who smoked or cussed, she didnt associate with them, she didnt want around them. Bernadette was homely; Kirsten was pretty. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Nicolle Devenish Wallace, former White House Communications Director and spokesperson for John McCain for President. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. You are lying. 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. I highly doubt I would like you either. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? Missy was Described as a Bully and Very Mean also. Many left hand-written notes, flowers, candles and white. Me! We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. Mats you knew those Girls? You could see if from down the hallway," said one Miramonte student who went to school with Luca. So some of them will say Orinda had snobs. Bernadette made a horrible decision by ending a girls life, if she left her alone, B wouldnt be in the mess she got herself in, she kept pushing for her friendship. I heard also Kirsten was just Self Absorbed to, but not a Bully. Everyone says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. What about its about time, the one who knew Kirsten? Randall admitted that he felt no sympathy for Kirsten and that is clearly evident in the movie as he deliberately portrayed Kirstens character as an insufferable, unlikable bully bitch in order for Bernadettes character to come across as sympathetic as possible because he identified with her. I never imagined she would literally kill Kirsten, cause Bernadette was so quiet and her demeanor said nothing about her being a killer at all. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. So, what happened in 1984 and what is Protti up to today? You know who you are to. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. I think she made a pass and got rejected. In reality, the case unfolded in the town of Orinda, which is not far from the San Francisco Bay Area. A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. Can you give examples of Kirsten degrading others and thinking she is better than everyone? You cant make up for six months of hell.. Not to mention all over the world. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. I remember the day every girl attended school when the killer had been caught but we had no name; if they had to fly back, leave the hospital, watever, no girl wanted to be accused for even 24 hours even if they would be exonerated the next day or week. Latest updates, Alex Kompo: Former Siesta Key star's life and latest updates, 100+ cutest couple Instagram names ideas that are so cool, 15 Best movie download sites for maximum entertainment in 2023, KoT Angry with Moses Kuria for Claiming Davis Chirchir Will Lower Forex Rate to KSh 85 against Dollar: "Uongo", Naivasha Court Sentences Woman to Life Imprisonment for Killing Her 4 Kids, Oburu Oginga Hints at Raila Odinga Vying for Presidency in 2027: "He's Not Retired", Man Bashed for Claiming Kenya Has Least Attractive Women in Africa: "Hajui Internet Defence Forces". She still is as far as Im concerned. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance as police secured the scene. They were more aquainted than you think. Its so competitive.. I never saw her actually bully and some said they cant picture Kirsten ever being unkind Kirsten was loved by many very many. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. Kirsten in no way deserved to die. Cause Bern for weeks went on and on about Kirsten to where her friends kept getting tired of hearing it. Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. Kirsten never got to Cheer, go to Prom, Graduate or go on to College. Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). I heard Bernadette was Snobbish also as well. Guys can be, girls are Worse. Lifetime should be ashamed. No in the documentary where the new wave girl was actually interviewed, she ACTUALLY said I want you dead and to see your blood drip Her own words in the interview on true crime via Amazon Prime she said those EXACT words. Youre going off a moviea fictionalized account. I know there were Bogus postings from Kirstens classmates. Who cant see that part? She didnt bully, but she told people how she felt. I do believe she was real nice to those she did like and her friends. You need to stop defending yourself and own up to the damage you did. Kirsten had a good heart though. She was good at that. Maybe you need to hear one of those shooters moms speak on YouTube on the Ted talks. They were good about making you feel like you didnt belong. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. 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. Find out more here. 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. However, she finally went home and wrote a confession letter to her mother. 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. Bernadette may not of paid her dues in the Justice system, shes paid for it online with her haters harassing her and outing her constantly, and her hometown community hated her and still does. The characters were loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. It made me feel oh so special. Kirsten didnt like some of those people cause they rubbed her the wrong way and acted Stupid around her, she definately wasnt down with Stupidity. We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. In PEOPLE, the article stated that Bernadette feared hurting her family by leaving them behind: If I kill myself, I will hurt people even more (my family). [13 May 1985, Arthur Lubow] I think its also safe to assume that her Catholic faith played a part in her decision. Sarah Dugdale was cast as the victim, Nina Miller. Even Bernadette was to I bet. 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. Maria Aquinar: What you should know about Sebastian Bach's ex-wife.