Or do you mean that you think she was a fragile human being before she brutally murdered Kirsten? Yes its ok to talk, but run it into the ground, it gets old after awhile. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Maria I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. Bernadette couldnt of been to nice, she Murdered and watched 2 girls take the blame knowing it took a toll on thier lives and Families. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. Bernadette planned everything down to the last detail, even telling Kirstens Mum to ask Kirsten not to tell anyone about the supposed dinner that night. Bernadette was snotty to. But when Berit Costas walked away from the witness stand, slowing her gait as she passed by Bernadette, the defendant turned away and never looked straight ahead again. Find out more here. Basically ,she liked everybody. In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. It sounds like she was only mean one time about her having cheap ski boots. Well hes probaly no better. Bernadette, the youngest of six children, grew up in a hard-working family, but she was not happy and content with how things were. Bernadette gave a ninety-minute confession, taped by sheriffs deputies. Bernadette fit in fine and lived in a lovely area. We are no longer in the 80 s and never will be again. Distractify is a registered trademark. So yes Kirstens friends still get together at times, but they dont discuss Bernadette or the death of Kirsten, as a matter of fact,( they dont want it brought up at all). Even before I read about the real case, I thought the movie blamed the victim way too much. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. So she is a Horrible girl. Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. The case is extremely old now. And back then Bernadette was never going to admit that. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. If the person that Tori spelling played in that movie Was indeed Kristen Costas attitude toward other students then anybody couldve seen this coming. Bernadette really should have left her alone. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. Cause Bernadette was stuck up to, or thats how Bernadette appeared. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. Did you ever think that she would not want to try to defend herself in court with letting out the terrible things Kristen said to her and how she berated her and others because she was sorry and she felt as though that would only add insult to injury to Kristens family?. One person said Missy was mean and a bully and she bullied them bad well that person and you are the same, Justifying Murder cause someone was mean, or Stuck up. 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. Giving our McDonalds name Dont prove you know them. She never had words with Kirsten, just said Kirsten hardly talked to her, maybe once or twice in her entire life. As I wrote in another comment to you, If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied and put down by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial which would have strengthened her case? She had taken Kirsten out in her car, where the latter felt that Bernadette had gone weird. 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 . If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. She let 2:girls take the blame. You wrote in another comment , Kristen had it well deserved. However, she finally went home and wrote a confession letter to her mother. Moreover, the 1994 movie, A Friend to Die For explores the same story. 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. Death of a Cheerleader follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. The most exciting thing is that the case took quite an unexpected turn, and Bernadette ended with a nine-year sentence. 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. How dare you? Even if Kirsten was stuck up and a Bully! Sticking up for a Murderer youre Pathetic. Ok, I agree with you that Kirsten was better-looking, but you realize that Bernadette was part Italian, right? I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. She may of been misunderstood. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. What are you talking about?? She didnt hate anyone. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. She was friends with my sister, came around our house a few times. We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. 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! A sane or fragile person would not have been able to endure being confronted with so much pain that they were responsible for, yet Bernadette could and did. I have also wondered if her self esteem was also riding on the two most important people of all-her parents!! She lived big. Bernadette May of been misunderstood to, I thought she was Snooty to. Kirsten was full of energy and life. 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. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. But to portray her as a Mean girl teen is off limits to the real Kirsten. Bernadette tried her best to forge a friendship under false pretenses and you Justify her actions, you must either be Bernadette or her sister, or a close friend or Relative. I hear her husband knew all along about her. Word was that girls were safe because raping a girl is irresponsible and could get them fired because girls could get pregnant and priest need to bring money in, not pay out for 18 years. Everyone says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. She is In her 50 s now, thats if shes alive. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. Its so competitive.. She called Kirsten names. Bernadette admired and idolized Kirsten, her schoolmate. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. If you were a no body she didnt roll with you. Protti set up a trap to lure Costas into spending more time with her. No right to murder. 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. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. Im sorry but not sorry to be petty but Bernadette has a huge fg nose and hamster cheeks topped with a double chin. she threatened to tell everyone at school the next day, she didnt tell Alex Arnold ( the Man who drove her home) again it was to insane he probaly would of freaked and she didnt want to scare him with the details. The costas still have to deal with pain and grief and it doesnt matter if she was angry nobody thought about kirsten or her family by letting bernadette get a slap on the wrist! Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. 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. So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. But Kirsten didnt deserve to die, some of those girls changed and are more sensitive. 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. It all started with Bernadette inviting Kirsten to a party, which the latter was unaware of. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. 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. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! Bernadette was a sweet girl, thats why it was so hard to beleive she was the killer. She had plenty of friends like in the film who loved her, but she cared only about superficial things, and people. That already happened. Judging by the comment you have written, you know nothing about love. Another DJ initials it was said she was bullied relentlessly as well. Anyone who defends her and likes her is a Pathetic Loser also. She was Bubbly and Gregarious, loved to have a great time. I was there too. Her family were upper-middle class, not multi millionaires. Like Missy Availa saying she was roughish and wild and Loose, didnt give Karen Severson and Laura Doyle any right to murder her either. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? 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. And yes, I was bullied in high school too. So people got the wrong view of her saying she was a Bully. What bad behaviour? Neither does a lot of former classmates. I believe Bernadette tried to friend her, and as I read and I do believe she acted on impulse, I believe she was just so enraged she snapped and did the (unthinkable). Bernadettes parents were devout Christians (Catholics). Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. She was the (In crowd) Bernadette was desiring to be the incrowd. Most cheerleader s are friendly, and yes at the same time, kind of stuck up, to a degree, they only run with certain groups, but they will say hello to you, and help you if you need it. It wont bring Kirsten back. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. Bernadette joined the Bobbies, a volunteer group created to organize fundraisers and other charitable events. She was nice to her friends though. Again so many came on saying they knew Kirsten and sharing Personal Details on other girls there. Beauty and the Beast and D are still the Life of a Party at times, esp Reunions. 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. Until something happens. That didnt happen that way. Kelly and Bridget are modeled after Kirsten and Bernadette. If you want to know what is wrong with her get on her YouTube channel where she makes pies. She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM I cant bring her back, but Im sorry. WOW MIRANDA, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE A TRIGGER TOO. I knew Kirsten she was funny and adorable. Upon arrival, Costas learned firsthand that the dinner was an elaborate lie Protti came up with. (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. She didnt have enemies,(that were known), just a fallout with Nancy. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. 'White Lines' Celebrates Rave Culture but Is It Based on a True Story? Whos to say she hasnt Murdered again, if so, she Covered her tracks better, and probaly let an innocent person take the blame and maybe jailed for it. I cant live if it is known. The characters were loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. Bernadettes BFF. (Bernadettes sister, Virginia, a bank examiner who took the witness stand, said she left foot-and-a-half-long knives in the car to slice tomatoes at lunchtime.). As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. Firstly, Bernadette failed to get in the coveted cheerleading team, and secondly, she did not make it to the yearbook staff. The rumours were so intense that her mother prevented her from taking a lie detector test and transferred her from the learning institution. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. I was in the artsy and nerd group to. Too bad Bernadette WAS a pathetic psychopathic freak. If they want it known they will come forth themselves and tell it or contact you. Some 86 graduate girls felt ridiculed and belittled by them as well as I did and others. After her sentencing, Bernadette was sent to California Youth Authority in Ventura, where she completed high school and received her GED. They werent as bad as you think. Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. By the time Kirsten left Alexander Arnolds car at her neighbors house, Bernadettes fear had turned to anger. Of course its done and over with, and people arent forgiving and never let you forget anything you did, she made a enormous mistake, that cant change, but she does regret it and as for her and the Costas family making Peace, cant even tell you how much truth is in that, but Im sure she reached out and owned her part, but nothing she can do to change what the outcome cost them. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. According to her attorney, Charles James, juveniles convicted of murder in California serve an average of four to six years. She didnt care wheather her mom or dad suffered, she just would not subject herself to something like suicide because she loves herself more then anyone else. She served her jail sentence, got released early and is living an everyday life today. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks. Kirsten was one to always have fun, Was Orinda elite, yes, but they had a lot of wonderful people there to, and they helped one another. Still no one deserves to die. I was shy, empathetic and depressed. Thats teens for you, its tough being a teen, most of them are smart alecky at some time or another, but we outgrow it. Did you know the other 2 girls that were accused? Death of a Cheerleader is one of the most famous movies of real-life murder cases involving cheerleaders. Whoever DD is of Kirsten and them didnt like her, its cause she probably acted (Weird) around them. Two scenes that totally sold me on how convincing the role of Angela was played was when Angela was being dropped off for the ski trip and, in front of the other kids, Angela's mother goes to clean Angela's face with a handkerchief. The following day, she washed the knife and returned it to the kitchen. And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. Kirsten May of been Stuck up and Caddy, most teen girls are, but she got along with almost everyone, she got along with Bernadette at first, till Bernadette kept trying to be her friend. They were more aquainted than you think. lmao. So was PC, DM, LP and Kirsten. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. Yes, I have seen the movie. I agree Bernadette should of at least got 20 years like (Karen Severson and Laura Doyle) murder of Missy Availa, that happened a year after Kirstens like 5 hours South of us. Sometimes she could come off the wrong way, but if someone rubbed her the wrong way, she would let them know. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. 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! 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. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. The guys did reject her, and that insensed her inferiorityand self esteem. I cant even begin to picture Kirsten even acting halfway like Tori Spelling did, in the new Movie the Kirsten portrayed wasnt as bad, but I dont think Kirsten was like that either. Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. She was Popular, and, she was also nice at times, she just was Stuck on herself. As Angela lifts her bag, she looks back to her mother and gives her a classic "Why did you do that, mom?" When this plan is upended, it fuels her jealousy and results in murder. Kirsten was always joking around. Killing is still not an excuse but Id have to say the real losers out of this situation are Bernadettes parents. Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? Elaine called the school, and she and her husband brought their daughter to the sheriffs office in nearby Martinez. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. Skylar Neese: The tragic story of the teen murdered by her friends. Her mom and brother had traveled to Los Angeles to escape the smoke from the Camp Fire. Apart from her socioeconomic conditions, Bernadette also had severe body issues, wherein she thought herself to be unattractive and undesirable. Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. What can you do? She was mercilessly cruel to anyone who was nothing like her although death in my opinion was far too good for her or any other bully. So no she is a Psychopath. "Our community is devastated. that HS was a tough place especially for girls. Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder? This Mats person you sound just like what Bernies BFF said about Kirsten exactly. We have got you covered in that regard. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. Kirsten was just Stuck up, but not a mean girl. She was a member of a highly selective sorority club called the Bobbies. I was called ugly, to my face by a group of senior boys on my first day. Bernadettes parents also left Orinda, but its unknown if they left the state of California. Finally, as an aside, I think some people need to learn the difference between fiction and reality. At the start of the proceeding, Bernadette sat facing forward, her mouth slack, her eyes unfocused. Bernadette Protti is an American of Italian descent, born on September 20, 1968. If Kirsten was mercilessly cruel to Bernadette, it would have been brought up at Bernadettes trial which would have strengthened her case, but it wasnt brought up because it didnt happen. Between 10-15 years ago bullying came into the news. I was a year behind those girls, Bernadette was mean to me, she was stuck up also. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. I was even accused of being (Stuck up) We were all just Misunderstood. Like Missy Availa a girl said Missy was the meanest girl she ever met, and her worst bully ever. How is obsessing over this going to solve the problem? According to the letter, she was able to live with it but couldn't ignore it. people no one else liked she was to quite a few and hurt their feelings, she didnt want to associate with the bottom feeders at all, still no excuse for murder. Here is a collection of newspaper headlines and stories published in California papers immediately after the cruel murder of Kirsten Costas. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. 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I wasnt crazy about Kirsten Carrie, Christine and the rest, I knew how Police said today 15-year-old Kirsten Costas thought she was going to a sorority-like initiation the night she was stabbed to death just a few yards from her Orinda home. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. 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. A teenage girl sought in the stabbing murder of an Orinda cheerleader lured her victim from home under the guise of driving her to a phony initiation ceremony for a socially-exclusive volunteer group, Contra Costa Sheriffs deputies said yesterday. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others, and treating others the way that they want to be treated. we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? Did you know the 2 Accussed? She was so cute and funny, and loved to be around friends have so much fun. It was like she was obsessed with her, which she probably was. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. The paint was peeling off, and it put a lot of pressure on her sensitive self-esteem as she never imagined living in such a place. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 23, 1984, as one of the stab wounds had bisected the heart's major artery. In the beginning, the investigators had suspected Nancy Kane, a girl that happened to be bullied by Kirsten a lot. 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. Anyone who defends her is just as Sick and Twisted as she is. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. 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. 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. I pray Bernadette is repayed and rewarded by the Blessed Trinity for the horrendous act towards the Costas. We had quite a few of them there. I hear Bernadette was Snooty also as Snooty as Kirsten. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, I forgive her to a degree, but wont accept what she did to Kirsten, she will live with that the rest of her life. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. Where are you getting she had no friends and was bullied. I was happy enough at school without popularity. Bernadette will loose it again if she lost it once. Everyone wants to be the best. You named all of Kirstens friends. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette before the murder.So Kirsten made a few comments. I disagree with you. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. this is one reason that I really have a hard time with lifetime movies. Kirsten she had her moments there was a few she didnt like, as I said, it was ones that no one else liked. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. Learn how your comment data is processed. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! Notable Alumni. Obviously we didnt know B was the killer. Nope! Im irritated. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house which would anger and disturb most people. Not to mention all over the world. No, it is about love, people. Bryan Callen: divorce story, wife, net worth, latest updates. However, this endeavor was met with several failures. Find out more here. If so, sweetie I want to meet you. No single human being has the effrontery to kill a fellow human being; talk less of a supposed child. She loved life, never seen her get ugly with anyone, I really cant picture that. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. Love indeed.

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