And yes Bernadette has enough problems, and theres Virus out there Worldwide that is killing people all over, and Rioters rioting in streets keeping the Virus alive, that is what the World needs to focus on today. As I said, Kirsten was Conceited, and Stuck up, but not no Bully. Death of a Cheerleader (Film) - TV Tropes Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. It put a huge impact on our lives, first dealing with the loss of Kirsten, then finding out a girl we all trusted was the one responsible, that is something g that scattered our lives. Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. 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 such articles exist about anything you have described. Everything is Me! A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. Without a confession, authorities did not have enough evidence to arrest her. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. I hardly knew this girl. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. All other photos are from the Miramonte High School yearbook, 1985. Lisa Thorner: 5 interesting facts about Damon Wayans' ex-wife. Was she snotty to? What preppy teenaged girl doesnt think shes better than the next? As for knowing her Personally I didnt, I know someone who did, she was Bubbly and full of Jokes and Laughs. That Movie was nothing like the real Kirsten. What was the most heart wrenching about this was a classmate girl was blamed and attacked by certain people for killing Kirsten, obviously she didnt. The person I knew didnt hate Kirsten, she just thought she was Snooty or Misunderstood. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive. so dont mock, offer to help thus build bridges. Bernadette gave a ninety-minute confession, taped by sheriffs deputies. She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. It took investigators some time to conclude the case, which is quite baffling when looking back at the circumstances leading to the murder. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. So bullies need to die. Her mom and brother had traveled to Los Angeles to escape the smoke from the Camp Fire. Meanwhile, deputies continued to hunt for a chunky, stringy-haired teenage girl suspected in the slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas, a well-liked cheerleader and swim team member at Miramonte High School in Orinda. and sexy fashion fad, Print Color Fun: Free coloring pages & more fun for kids, Quotes Quotes Quotes: 1000s of clever & inspiring quotations, FindersFree.com: Find answers to lifes little questions. You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. She got out in 1992. And Sarah saying Kirsten got what she deserved. The release of Death of a Cheerleader in the 90s rekindled an infamous story of a brutal murder in June 1984 in Orinda, California. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. On the afternoon of the third day of the trial, Judge Edward Merill found Bernadette Protti guilty of second-degree murder. I hope shes not sick esp. She didnt like their ways mostly. 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. 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. If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. She stuck to her story initially, but when Hilley described the psychological profile of the suspect in the case which showed, among other things, that the killer would have little remorse for her crime, Bernadette said, It sounds like me.. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. Nancy was Sweet, she just took things the wrong way. . Alex gave chase but to no avail. Whats wrong with you? Knowing you though youll never have the character or the balls to do this and that was the reason you arent in whatever popular grip you killed to try to get into. Even if Kirsten was stuck up and a Bully! Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story: The Kirsten Costas murder (1984). Really? Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. Distractify is a registered trademark. 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. A 16-year-old girl was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a classmate she feared was about to tell schoolmates that she was "weird.". You need help. It was more harmful teasing that she meant nothing by. Photos with blue: From the Ladies Home Journal original article; Photo 2: Kirsten Costas in Washington DC in October 1981 (from the editors personal collection). She must have really had a low opinion of herself!! 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. Kirsten in no way deserved to die. Bernadette is Sick. One thing is for certain, Bernadette has not had any serious run-ins with the law since her release from prison. That part of LPs life is over with I guess. They were ususally strange. Even if Missy and Kirsten were Bullies bo reason to Murder them. Wish someone would come back on here and tell us more about it. And Im sure Ms.Stuff and D and Beauty and the Beast are probaly still today If they want to be. She is a Sociopath. She picked up Kirsten for dinner as promised, using her parent's car. She wont tell where shes at, cause to many people have it out for her cause of her past. She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. Bernadette was Shady then, shady now. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 23, 1984, as one of the stab wounds had bisected the heart's major artery. I cant get to the point quickly. The profesors are going home and the parents are at work all day and dont have a time for kids, so what do you expect from society like that. My friend was surprised it was Bernadette who murdered Kirsten! I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. What bad behaviour? Later, she would throw her T-shirt and sweatpants in the garbage dump of the Sleepy Hollow Swim Club. She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. She may live a Quiet life, but she is still a Killer. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica, it could've been angst-ridden Jill--or maybe it was the plain girl nobod Who could have stabbed popular, beautiful cheerleader Stacy to death? Bernadettes family lived in a more expensive area than Kirsten, so what does that tell you? Kellie Martin played the role masterfully. I dont know what to do. Like you said, she is paying for it and has been for years. Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. 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. 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 made me feel oh so special. Felicia Forbes: The story of Tommy 'Tiny' Lister's wife. Its about time on other sites told all about Kirsten and how much fun loving she was. I just read on You tube on her recipe Video where she is sick now. Bernadette was sweet, cant imagine her even capable of something like Murder, but she was. Friends said she was a glowing part of the student body with a warm and welcoming personality. Of course, these favours were quite risky as they would have resulted in the termination of Kirsten's privileges. She made it sound like this was a drug-related murder, and it wasnt, says Berit Costas. Love your integrity on all this. I think Kirsten was friends with Bernadette or she would of never gotten in her car, Kirsten was funny who she associated with. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. Only talked to her once or twice ever. Who knows what was true or not. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. She supposedly suffers from depression. She didnt hate anyone. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! 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 was just like any other girl who had to go to that snobby school. Bernadette had devised an ingenious plan to win over Kirsten. In real life, Bernadette Protti almost got away with murdering Kirsten Costas, but ultimately ended up confessing to the crime. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. She killed her cause she was afraid Kirsten would target her as a Weirdo now shes labeled as a MURDERER Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Who Is Killing the Cheerleaders? (TV Movie 2020) - IMDb Was Bernadette fragile when her behaviour was reported to not have changed after Kirstens murder? Read about the real story instead of talking crap. I can understand that part. 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. A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. They just had their own group of girls. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. Instead of walking home, she accepted her friends' offer to drive her home. Like I said, Ms.Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast, today could be the Life of the Party if they wanted to be. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). 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. Sometimes she could come off the wrong way, but if someone rubbed her the wrong way, she would let them know. Mira note ran a lot of girls out from what I read. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. Did you know the other 2 girls that were accused? I hear Kirsten was a Sweet Adorable girl, and I heard she was a Bully. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. You cant go back in time. As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. Im still scrolling through your crazed obsession. Love indeed. Kirstens favorite game was Nancy Drew, and she loved her cheers to. We bought a do up property. Upper middle class at least. 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. I believe she made a clumsy pass at Kirsten, or said something weird, and Kirsten got all freaked. Nobody was all that nice to each other because that was the culture parents included even more so than the kids. She considered her parents too old and also felt that they were not listening to her. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. It wont bring Kirsten back. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. How was the judge stupid when first of all the evidence didnt show or prove 1st degree murder then secondly that was the law at the time? According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. Im sorry but I disagree. Shes still a Murderer and will never be anything but, as long as shes Alive, I wont forgive her for it, and neither will Kirstens family and friends. No justification for Murder. 15-year-old Kirsten Costas was ruthlessly murdered on June 23, 1984, by one of her schoolmates. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. We were never the same after that, Miramonte was never the same after that. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. Obviously we didnt know B was the killer. Bernadette was just as nice as we were on swim team together growing up. Interesting. You are one OBSESSED weirdo. I guess that makes their daughter better than anybody elses. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. We had quite a few of them there. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. Your eyes are deceiving you. Girl, 16, Convicted in Classmate's Slaying - Los Angeles Times The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. Me! By the time theyre 23 they grow out of it completely most ususally. Even before I read about the real case, I thought the movie blamed the victim way too much. . The Principal though highly of her. Bernadette is a Pig. Bern was more well off than a lot of people in the Neighborhood she grew up in. She is in her 50s currently, and it seems like she has gotten a fresh start at life. Seems like alot of a holes justifying others that are a holes sorry no justification theres no reason to act like an a hole young or old, you treat all ppl with respect and the way you yourself would like to be treated dont need parents or Bible school to learn morality, any person who trust to justify any bad behavior has no morality or class in my opinion, and theres a post somewhere that says girls went along with bullying so they werent the ones being bullied lol, what a sad excuse thats called being a coward and a follower and has nothing to do with popularity depending on what ones warped definition is of popularity its not how a person looks or what they have or how they act but how they are perceived by what they do by inspiring ppl its being admirable and nothing is admirable about acting like trash talking scans that need to put others down to feel better about themselves thats just lowlives that probably pick on the handicaps as well real big of them, thats no one by definition that I popular some ppl must have thier definition all messed up and who says theyre popular anyway them lol Im sure every group thought they were the special ones, but by lowering ones level to picking on other ppl harassing demeaning and taunting them eventually theyre going to come across the wrong ppl who dont take that bs, and Im not justifying murder but it takes more than a bad comment on a pair of boots to push someone to that point, Im sure she didnt share all of the abuse she was subjected to, but I definitely compare scum that target other ppl to feel better about themselves like the leader of the holocaust and if thousands or plausibly millions werent followers of some psycho with an inflated ego than millions of ppl would have never been tortured or murdered all because scum bags like the ones that come up with excuses for bad behavior cant stand up for whats right because theyre pathetic loosers that are too afraid to stand up for whats right and they ate no better those ppl who did nothing and followed hitler were all conspirators and complicit and there are a multitude of cases just like that which is why ppl need to stop with there warped sense of wanting to belong to some misfit group that is the furthered thing from what is popular is really all about. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985), PS: If you liked this article, please share it! She was home with a friend and an adult man who was watching them, classmates say. Seeing this, Alex offered to drive Kirsten home. Bernadette later wrote a letter to her parents confessing to the murder. As a result, many students believed that she was responsible for killing Kirsten. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. They had to leave school. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. Some by the time theyre 18 depends on the maturity level theyre at. Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. Youre not looking at that Situation. You never give examples of what Kirsten did. What? Check your Stories and facts before you post Nonsense. I dont care if she was only 15, murder is murder and she should have been locked away for far longer. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! This is exactly why the Columbine shooting happened, and why these things happen in the first place. You cant make up for six months of hell.. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. Kelly is part of a popular school clique and seems to have everything Bridget desires. One got drunk at a Party you told about on here, and the others who were not Noticed and the 2 blamed. After her release, she moved to another state and changed her name. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. 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. 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. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. this is one reason that I really have a hard time with lifetime movies. Its a circle, says another. Bernadette was far out of line I agree. For example, she had issues with her body and considered herself unattractive and undesirable. B was so quiet of a person we figured just talking about something like that made her sick. The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. 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. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? I agree bullying is so terrible but there wasnt much evidence that Kirsten was a bully apart from Bernadette saying Kirsten once mentioned that her ski boots looked cheap, I think Kirsten was a lesbian with a crush on Kirsten but was taking that secret to her grave.