I have been watching The Cheerleader Murder on my iPhone for a few years now, and one of the lines was, Bernadette was part of the in crowd, but she didnt see it! However, she finally went home and wrote a confession letter to her mother. Most of the Bobbies were Snooty. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. To conclude, it is obvious that Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true event that shocked the small American town. I hear she isnt a nurse any longer and just stays home mostly. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. Who knows what was true or not. Bernadette was worried about her reputation since she had embarrassed herself, and she couldn't allow things to come out. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. Bernadette had devised an ingenious plan to win over Kirsten. Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. So people got the wrong view of her saying she was a Bully. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. I think both girls were good girls, and I think one just got frustrated over a fake invitation, and I do believe Bernadette made a (butt) of herself to Kirsten, and it was all Kirsten could take. I feel for the Costas family. Kirsten went to strangers, wanting to be dropped off home. I cant tell you if every single one of them get together, I know lots do. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, 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. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. Shes the Victim. She attended Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten and other children from her locality. Her house too, apparently had paint peeling off, and was not the type of place she imagined herself to be living in. Well hes probaly no better. Maria We are all different. Kristen was a total bully, just horrible. 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. In your dreams Bernadette was better looking! But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. No one deserves to be murdered. Either way, it doesnt matter because Bernadette is a bitch, which is more important any day than looks. Here is a collection of newspaper headlines and stories published in California papers immediately after the cruel murder of Kirsten Costas. It sounds like something Berns BFF called Kirsten, that or Virginia Protti, it is someone close to Bern. She had a circle of friends, Kirsten was more popular though. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. No justification for Murder. Cant see her making fun of anyone. I was on a few adult precision ice skating teams, and let me tell you, some of the women who were on the teams were a hell of a lot worse than high school girls!! She joined a popular clique and was noticed everywhere. I still cant believe this individual who killed someone because of jealousy, if she was so down in the dumps they why didnt she just KILL herself?????? Miramonte sounds like it had its share of Bullying. Also, she noticed a knife in the car, but Bernadette brushed it off by stating that her sister keeps it there to cut vegetables and fruits. Wish someone who knew facts would tell us about the real events leading up to Kirstens death. Were not sympathizing with you, (grow up and get over it) Theyre not going to beg you to come, and if you dont want to be found cause your life was miserable, were not really interested in finding you and apologizing. Frequently considered a cult-classic, the 1-hour and 31-minute-long film offers a chilling depiction of the horrific murder story. These stories chronicle the immediate news reports that detailed the crime, the communitys shock, the victims funeral, and discusses some of the police work that was involved in the effort to find the killer and to understand her motive. Those movies arent for real! She truly touched many lives," said Parks. Teen girls are all like Kirsten was described, dont see how she was worse than any other teen girl around. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? The actual murder took place in June 1984. She is still Crazy as always. There were more than just Joanna that were singled out at Miramonte, I read other stuff there were quite a few that felt like they werent socially accepted. (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. I am 59 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. Yes. There have been several changes in Orinda since Bernadettes arrest. She loved life, never seen her get ugly with anyone, I really cant picture that. She was Strange to. She never meant harm, as for Bernadette, Kirsten sometimes teased her, and she would be nice to her to, she just was angry for being lured out under false pretense to attend a so called party, and when Bernadette told her feeling about Kirsten, it freaked her out, she spotted something immediately, and she was right. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. No one owes anyone a thing. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. She hasnt been there in awhile that I know of. I think the outcast girls there would say Kirsten was a (bully) chaise no one liked them, and they would say that. IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. Or going by the Movie portrayed, Deadly Women had Kirsten as a down to Earth Girl who loved all. Im sure Kirsten had her moments and faults and good qualities as well. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. We all make remarks to people as teens even the best of people, were not perfect, but no right to Murder and it dont Justify Murder. Kirsten never gave Bernadette any thought. Therefore, it was hard for the Prottis to afford the lifestyle that Bernadette desired. Distractify is a registered trademark. . Admin Garret. She is a Sociopath. 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. Bernadette Protti - Ladies' Handbook of Murder There were a lot of girls at Miramonte they didnt like or fit in, they ran them all out, not just Nancy, she wasnt alone, neither was Joanna, but they act like they were the only victims there. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? It shocked everyone in the small community where crimes were something to be read about. The senior Vice President is still to be determined. In 1984, California's Miramonte High School cheerleader and all-around popular teen, Kirsten Costas, was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti, who was not only jealous of Kirsten's high-profile life but bitter and resentful that she took did not get picked for cheerleading or the yearbook committee. Alex gave chase but to no avail. Bernadette never said it in her testimony, from what I can tell. "She's a very, very special young woman. Bernadettes family lived in a more expensive area than Kirsten, so what does that tell you? She didnt have time to (bully). Well she had her Spirits and was funny ( if not funnier) like that. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. Another lesson is parents should not have kids too late in life. She wanted to, but decided not to go through with it. As for the girls acting like Hoes if they have PTSD from it maybe they should of thought of the consequences, before they did it. The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. The prosecution failed to prove that Bernadette had premeditated Kirsten's homicide. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. Firstly, Bernadette is an insentient and abhorrent human being. She couldnt of been or she never would of killed, and watch the town accuse 2 Innocent girls and harrass,them over it. I hear one girl partied a lot that hung with them. But they never said! She lived big. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. Rest In Peace Kirsten. We had quite a few of them there. She was young and like any teen finding her way around. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! Oakland Tribune Wednesday, September 5, 1984, Oakland Tribune Saturday, October 6, 1984. No I would never kill someone from being bullied but I totally understand some people who do. She was also friends with people who were considered popular. A Murderer, So Kirsten was a Snob, a lot of ppl are, the way she died,was Horrific. I am shocked to even read that some people think this 15 year old girl deserved to die because she could be a little snobby at school, I personally would prefer my children to be friends at school with a snobby girl than a cold blooded killer! Students at Miramonte High School in Orinda, whose social acceptance Bernadette Protti craved, said yesterday she should be kept in prison for a long time. Theres way to much in Life than to be spending it chasing someone around over 30 years ago the justice system failed, its just pointless. Death of a Cheerleader is a 2019 Lifetime Made-for-TV Movie. Yes. Others are not so lucky. What are you going to tell the press? was the first question she asked during the confession, followed by another: Do I go to juvenile hall or do I go back to Miramonte? Her fears of Miramonte were greater. Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. Finally, after being initiated by the Larks, Angela and the other girls go off driving looking for guys to kiss. I know beauty is all a matter of perception, not that it matters but in no universe would Bernadette be considered better looking. She could be mean, in fact, I could see her getting mean before I could see Kirsten. Even if Kirsten was a Snot, she would of grown out of it long before now. According to her attorney, Charles James, juveniles convicted of murder in California serve an average of four to six years. A few more saying they didnt fit in and refuses to come to Reunions, I say you dont want to come then dont. They were all fun gals to be around. Kids can be cruel, its always been that way. As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. Sorry but the parents are to blame. Oh please bet you were t any better. Even Bernadette was to I bet. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. They were always so nice to all of us (Kirstens friends) and I have fond memories of them, enjoyed thier home, nice home, and BTW Kirstens house wasnt any Mansion, it was beautiful Ranch home with a nice back yard, and Bernadettes house was just as nice as Kirstens if not nicer. 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. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. 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. Of course, the characters' names were changed in the movie. Several Miramonte folks from the class of 1986 complained it was rough and if you werent accepted you were ran off and out of there. It was like she was obsessed with her, which she probably was. She deserves it. Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten With all this Corona Virus going around, none of that matters, it was 36 years ago, maybe LP or whoever moved on with her life. To much pressure is put on us, but we dont murder because of it. Plenty of facts support that view. John even if Kirsten was as mean as Tori Spelling (which BTW she wasnt) that is still no right to Murder her. They werent socially accepted on account of the choices they made.. Berns BFF chose to support her( that set her apart) In Orinda if you act like a Bad A.. you wont be accepted. Karen, keep repeating the same Comment over and She served her jail sentence, got released early and is living an everyday life today. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. Rupaul That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. Later, she would throw her T-shirt and sweatpants in the garbage dump of the Sleepy Hollow Swim Club. I mean she stabbed another girl to death because she was afraid to get made fun of at school or be outed or whatever. 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. I knew there were girls who didnt like Kirsten not sure why, we all cant get along with everybody. 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. She is evil and a Monster (with a very dark Soul). If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. You knew both girls? They start being cruel. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? After her sentencing, Bernadette was sent to California Youth Authority in Ventura, where she completed high school and received her GED. This is the true story of 15-year old Kirsten Costas who was stabbed to death by a classmate, Bernadette Protti, on June 23, 1984. So Miramonte was no worse with snobs than any school. She just acted Odd a lot. Like Missy Availa saying she was roughish and wild and Loose, didnt give Karen Severson and Laura Doyle any right to murder her either. People in Orinda arent worried about this so much anymore, for all over the World were in times of need and Sorrow. Who cant see that part? Self Absorbed yes. This Virus is killing all the World over, esp. Im sorry but I disagree. It was to Personal. This girl wanted to be accepted but was met with several failures, including failing to make the yearbook staff. You need to stop defending yourself and own up to the damage you did. Im not arguing with and dont mean to appear hostile and wouldnt have bothered replying until I read that you are suggesting that you all (which I suppose includes me) sound like the people you are gossiping about. The news flew through the town. The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. Very few that arent. People like you expect the world to owe you something. She just got irritated cause Bernadette lied to her and lured her out under false Circumstances, Id be annoyed and Angry to. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. 3 decades later thats ridiculous. Dont let that Sweet Melancholy fool anyone, she was not that unless you were in the group. I believe Kirsten was going to out her for being weird and tell her weird conversation to her friends and put her at risk to be the butt of jokes. It was all over popularity, and fitting in. You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. Bernadette is in her fifties and may have changed her name to Jannette Tomanka. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. I feel if it was true bullying she would be afraid to be near Kirsten and these people who call Kirsten a snot and said she was a Bully and deserved it, Karens right youre the Bullies cause you know Zilch about any of this. If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? Now that you know, have fun looking around! The only freak in this tragic story is Bernadette. But how did it come to this? She only had certain friends. 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. You appear to be making up scenarios in your head about Bernadettes life and have difficulty differentiating fact from fiction. I believe they wouldnt allow you to read if you were in a group with them, thats there Nature towards people who they feel superior to. I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? I do remember she was very insecure and would pick on B clearly an attempt to boost her confidence. 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. It just became a War between the 2 which one was better, and Kirsten was, and Bernadette wanted to be, and Kirsten was in her way. Thats so hot, the girl says, and heads home. Karen I believe on that fateful night In The car Bernadette was pushing a friendship was was adamant and persistent about it. I never seen her bully. God calls people home not Bernadette. Its not about them, its all about Kirsten who,was,robbed of her life, and robbed from her family. I saw an interview with one of her classmates who described her as mean. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. Some she didnt like, Usually the ones no one else (liked). Director Jeff Hare Writer Lauren Balson Carter Stars Ella Cannon Austin Freeman Summer Madison None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. Kirsten wasnt a Bully.
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