Their names all over the Internet displayed was wrong also. People change and grow up, get jobs,families and have Children to raise and even Grandkids, so we dont have the time for the High School Drama anymore. . Get real! But would I go kill a person for taking all the stuff i wanted even if I ever tried hard? Though time has passed, the murder is still a disturbing memory for a generation of Moraga residents. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm. After that determination was made, she said, "Do I have to go back to Miramonte [High School]? Mysterygrandma Jul 24, 2021 at 5:55 pm.
2023 Campolindo High School along with the Acalanes Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. Unfortunately Kirsten instead decided to reject Bernadette and Bernadette snapped. Kirsten Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 - June 23, 1984) was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti in June 1984. What about now, dont think shes not exposed and embarrassed. And the one person whose acceptance meant so much [to Protti], the one she so desperately wanted to talk to, has tragically been silenced forever.. Once the timer went off, she put the bible down, opened the letter and read: I have been trying to tell you this all day but I love you so much its too hard so Im taking the easy way out. 30 years ago, it was a big deal to be a lesbian, said Palmer. Critically injured, Kirsten was transported to hospital. I doubt she was any worse than any other teen girl, I guarantee you she wouldnt of done what Bernadette did. I hope they keep up on the memory of Kirsten because if Bernadette really was jealous then in the back of her mind its still there. Idiots!!! Part 1: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985 Polygraphs are foolproof, as history will attest. Even drunk DUI they dont mean to kill, but they did, yes, they have to live with it to, but a Senseless Murder is Unacceptable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mimqcKHOi8Y, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade S01E03 The Cheerleader Murder Orinda Native youre right, I didnt know Kirsten, but had a friend whose friend knew her, said she was Stuck up, but no Bully and didnt deserve to be murdered. We cant all get along. Jade Aug 27, 2022 at 10:01 am. I just have this feeling, Palmers daughter told Palmer. Why did Bernadette have that knife in her car? It sounds like me, she replied. They grow out of it, I was a teen its normal to be Snotty, it just comes Natural for most girls more than guys. One small good thing came out of it, and thats that the grades that were affected started treating each other a bit better, realizing that words can hurt. Half of you do not even know what is happening now with your own kids , and you want to pretend to know what happened 30 years ago today? mr. a. Peter et Kirsten Costas ont tous deux eu Orinda, en Californie, comme maison d'enfance. Bernadette had enough friends, and was Popular enough that she didnt need Kirsten, so it would of been best she left her alone. L, Arthur et Berit Costas ont lev leurs enfants. Nancy had once told Kirsten in front of others that if she didnt shut up Nancy would kill her. Sorry for Kirstin who did not get a chance to mature one bit, but, the girl is dead, and people need to adjust their attitudes. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The comment above should be ignored. Shes obviously bisexual, Anonymous Mar 27, 2018 at 1:45 pm, How can she be a nurse when she murdered somebody I dont get it, Martin Jan 18, 2017 at 1:34 am. What was running through their minds and thoughts. He began by reviewing the existing evidence, including the interview notes and lie detector tests. High School is another time and place.
Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. After reaching the house, the man asked if she needed him to stay, but Costas declined, claiming her neighbor was home, so it was fine. In the end she will answer to GOD regardless. Or again are fabricating, lying, and passing judgment more then ever. I sure hope that your small community burns down or turns to dust for its own sins. Or any teen girl period. She hugged people, wasnt exclusive and liked everyone, Palmer said. );
SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 / BERNADETTE PROTTI / LOCAL MOTIVE / DASH / CAT + CLOUD. She started following Kirstens lead, figuring that if she simply travelled the same road, she would achieve the same result. The only people who defended her actions about belittling people were people who were in her social, mean club! Bernadette said she turned the offer down and so an argument began. 1984 On June 23, 1984, Costas was lured with a phony invitation to a dinner for the Bob-o-Links, a sorority-like group at school. As such, Bernadette and Kirsten were often vying for places within the same teams. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America I cant live unless you love me. The speculation on whether or not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. If you lived in Orinda, there was competition to be the best. Had this been the child, sister, brother, mother, father, anyone else that you hold dear to your heart, or even you, yourself, that committed such a horrible act like Bernadette did then I am sure some of you would want forgiveness. 2 talking about this. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. If Bernadette is truly unforgivable, then thats a judgement for either the courts or God. =
On 1st April 1985, Bernadette was sentenced. Bern is a Sociopath and always will be. Being a Bobbie was nice as it opened doors normally shut to people like her, but she saw it as merely a stepping stone. (function( timeout ) {
There are laws for both. Besides her crime, there isn't much about her online. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. They made up garbage, and opinions about her too, and chased her out of the school, and city. "I lost for cheerleader and I didn't get the club I wanted and I didn't get (on the) yearbook (staff)," Protti told law enforcement during a taped confession, which was later played at the teens murder trial. So no they dont want thier names exposed. Yolanda Judd Jun 28, 2020 at 5:21 pm. My friend lived about 4 houses away. Im not going to feel bad for a girl who insulted and teased another girl. She needs help and if she didnt get any, she is still a threat to society. I would worry more about yourselves, and making sure you live a decent life because it does not seem half of you even are righteous in any way!! In another article by Haeseler, he wrote, unanswered to the end was what provoked Protti to stab Costas to death after luring her to a bogus sorority initiation dinner.. Housewife and DIY mommy blogger! Girls I went to High School with who were Caddy and Stuck up now say hi to me, we outgrew the High School Antics. Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992, She was 23 years old at the time of . In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. The knife just like the car itself was her sisters, and her sister often cut vegetable for lunch during work. By the end of summer break in September 1984, Nancy had transferred to another school. Bernadette was quiet the whole time, Palmer recalled. I couldnt let her tell! Guys are kind of, girls are worse. "The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldn't change like looks or money or popularity or things.". Bridget Moretti Histoire Vraie; Le 23 juillet 1968, la lycenne amricaine Kirsten Marina Costas dcde. People thought it was drugs, but I got that feeling from the trial., [Costas] had no way of knowing that Bernadette was thinking a great deal about her, stated another article in 1985 by People magazine. Kirsten staggered to the front door of the neighbours house and banged on the door. Kirsten would surely tell everyone how weird Bernadette was. It is about time to take a sniff of your asses, because, it definitely smells like full bullshit! Under the circumstances, such a plea would seem like a fairly reasonable thing to do: due to Bernadettes age at the time of the murder, the sentence handed down would have been the same length regardless of whether the guilty verdict was for first or second degree murder. Kirsten had been a member of the yearbook committee and a cheerleader. Arthur Hillman cradled her head and yelled for his son to call 911. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2fe401aace2b7f Either way, Bernadette had worked tirelessly to cultivate a social profile that she could be proud of. literally.
Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Peter grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. There would be no jury, only a judge. So stop making up shit. Palmer recalls that Costas and Protti were in Moraga when Costas got out of the car. Nicely written story, but many of the facts you stated are incorrect. Unfortunately, Bernadette obviously had trouble controlling her anger and impulsivity. It'sslated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. Nobody deserves to die at all and for your information the real Kirsten Costas WAS NOT A BULLY they lied in the film, Emma Jun 19, 2018 at 1:54 am, So what if shes married with children?!? If the prosecution accepted this, it would save the county a lot of money that they could then spend on more important things. Palmer disagrees. Again, her attire told Kirsten otherwise. viewed 15 April 2017, Inquisitr.com Bernadette Protti, Kirsten Costas: Cheerleader Murder On IDs 1980s The Deadliest Decade, Plus The Obsession With Finding Bernadette Protti Anonymous Jan 4, 2020 at 6:45 pm. promotional material for from Lifetime's "Death of a Cheerleader", death of a cheerleader promotional material. Formerly known as Bernadette Protti. It was apparently this action that had led to Kirsten calling Bernadette weird and leaving the car. Some of those cases get less then what Bernadette received at her trial. She cant come to her Hometown without someone seeing her and remembering her, or go around chikdhood friends anymore, so how could Kirsten of made it worse than it is for her today? Bernadette Protti was a very sweet girl who wanted nothing more than to be Kirstens friend. I feel tremendous sympathy for her brother who lost his only sibling.
The speculation on whether of not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. Bernadette is the victim here, not Kristen. viewed 15 April 2017, People.com In a Deadly Explosion of Teenage Unhappiness, One Life Is Cut Short, Another Blighted by Murder New name Jeannette Tomanka! She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. Her mother, Elaine Protti, was a homemaker, while her father was a retired public works officer. Bernadette Protti was sentenced to a maximum of 9-years, but was released 7-years later on parole. Too bad there were not alternative/charter schools.A testament to not being a privileged little bitch in an affluent high school. Alexander offered to drive her home. Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. She waited for the knock at the door, the ride in the back of a police cruiser, the good cop/bad cop interrogation. Bernadette Protti of Orinda wept as she was escorted in handcuffs to juvenile hall Wednesday, minutes after she was convicted of second-degree murder. As the 30th anniversary of the murder of Miramonte student Kirsten Costas passes this year, Sharon Palmer, the mother of a friend to Costas as well as the girl convicted of the murder, considered the tragedys relevance to todays Lamorinda community. Miamonte, were interested in tge Bernadette Protti case. Protti followed her, jumped out of a car and stabbed Costas five times on the front porch of . After being released Bernadette married and has several children. At the Costas home, Arnold, sitting in his car, saw Protti attack Costas. While the police reviewed the case using the profile, Berit and Arthur Costas hired a private investigator. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. function() {
If anything, from other peoples accounts. He described seeing a chunky teenaged girl with stringy blonde hair in track pants driving a Ford Pinto. Out in the car, Bernadette watched as Kirsten hopped into the other car. Kirsten was like a puppy. . Bernadette Peters. In the lead up to the trial, Bernadettes defence team attempted to negotiate a plea agreement to second degree murder. She and her mother even went for a lovely late evening walk. Would she never speak up to them and tell them or let them find out their selves and be devastated because nowadays people can find out anything if they look long enough. Even if so, no right to take her life. If she would of left Kirsten alone knowing Kirsten didnt want to be bothered by her, things would of been different. Also this movie is basically saying feel sorry for the girl who did MURDERED another girl ( in my opinion). Everyone can be forgiven and that isnt even the question. She paid her dues to the court system and I am sure she is now and always will for the remainder of her life. Kirstens was Beautiful, dont get me wrong, but Bernadette was in a more expensive area. Being reminded of this only gave Bernadette more energy to carry out the plan she had just set in motion. Protti had been jealous of Costas, who was the daughter of affluent parents and very popular at Miramonte High School. She watched as the other car parked outside of Kirstens house. People want to forget it. No. Consumed by guilt, she writes a letter to her parents before leaving the family home and surrendering herself to the police. Bernadette Prottis home life was just fine, by all accounts. Brutal. Maybe late or mid 20 s for some. A Killer Among Friends. Time in 30s the game is over and we change who we are. It just shows that the people in the area are still as stupid, and vain, and sick and materialistic as ever. Coupled with the witness account from Alexander Arnold of the killer with the blonde hair and casual attire driving the Pinto, a scenario was beginning to form in the minds of investigators. It was a crime of passion!!!! If all Snooty teen girls were to die, then majority of them would never reach adulthood. Kirsten went up to a door and asked for a ride home. Bernadette sat in the Pinto, unsure what to do next. Upon arrival, Costas learned firsthand that the dinner was an elaborate lie Protti came up with. Costas attended Miramonte High School, where she participated in cheerleading and on the varsity swim team. Kirsten Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 June 23, 1984) was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette Protti, in June 1984. She was a popular, and a bitch to many. And all suffer from some mental deficiency. [2] Costas attended Miramonte High School and was a member of the school's varsity swim team and the cheerleading squad. http://people.com/archive/in-a-deadly-explosion-of-teenage-unhappiness-one-life-is-cut-short-another-blighted-by-murder-vol-23-no-19/ You people need to leave things to GOD who pays his own punishment, and not try and play detectives. Mats86 Oct 8, 2019 at 11:09 am. It was not jealously! No one except for Kristen, Bernadette and God himself were there and knows what happened. Bernadette was jealous of Kirsten especially after Kirsten got into the cheerleading squad and a spot on the yearbook committee (Mrs. Palmer was wrong on that. I could never forgive her because I dont think she is a good person. Bernadette had known that Kirsten was away. Once the rumour took off, Nancy was a virtual pariah, bullied every day for her role in Kirstens death. Bridget Moretti, also known as Bernadette Protti (a murderer of Kirsten Costas), is a well-known character. Another girl, Nancy Kane, had also attended. Background The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. Kirsten was clearly not a nice person as made evident by the many articles and tv shows on this case. }. Brittfromseattle Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 am, Anonymous Aug 5, 2016 at 10:56 am. Kirsten was Cocky and Arrogant but she wasnt a Bully. Her house was larger and bigger than Kirstens. Bernadette was in her second year at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Protti sat behind her in English and Palmers daughter noticed Protti was acting weird. Her car matched the description of what the Moraga man had told the police as well. viewed 15 April 2017, Death of a Cheerleader Costas was banging her fists on the door as Protti jumped out of the bushes and stabbed her with a butcher knife in a downward angle several times, puncturing her lungs. Lifetime should be ashamed. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. After that, Bridget fled from California to Oklahoma and officially changed her name to Jeannette Butler. 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. I blog sometimes. I feel for the Costa family. Horrific True Stories A Friend to Die For Before Prottis involvement was discovered by authorities, Palmers daughter claimed she thought Protti did it. By this time, they had reached the town of Moraga. [8] There is something wrong with your community!
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Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. In the police station, she confesses and agrees to plead guilty for the murder of Kirsten. The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . Finally, that quick phone call was made to the Weems family. Mats '86 Jun 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm. She collapsed on the ground as the door opened. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. Bernadettes was Brown woods bigger home. . .hide-if-no-js {
Small sentences were the way it was in the mud 20th century. The movie The Death of a Cheerleader, based on the events of Costas murder, presented Protti as jealous of Costas. viewed 15 April 2017, Murderpedia.com Bernadette Protti [1] [2] Background [ edit] The daughter of affluent parents Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten Costas and her brother Peter grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. En juin 1984, une camarade de classe nomme Bernadette Protti l'a tue par balle puis s'est suicide. Not you people. She murdered an innocent person She should have gotten a life sentence. Rene heard banging on the door but she was home alone and thought Kirsten was at a Bobbys meeting. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti, according to the Associated Press in 1984. The profile indicated the perpetrator would have been a female about the same age as Kirsten who was known to her. The fashion-conscious teen had noted Bernadettes track pants and faded jacket and deduced that the only party Bernadette was prepared for was a night in front of the tv with a bowl of popcorn. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! She was 16 not 6. The news spread rapidly throughout the community that someone had been arrested for Kirstens murder. According to, I would like to remain anonymous. The knife was 18 inches, or 45 centimetres, in length. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Time limit is exhausted. Kirstens murder was premeditated. You all need to get your shit together, and move on with your lives. Kirsten would of outgrown it long before now if she would of lived if she was a Bully or just a plain Snob. Her parents were devout Catholics; her father was a retired public works officer and her mother a homemaker. They are so insecure, and pissed and low in their own lives they have to pass judgment on something that happened 30 years ago! On 21 June 1984, Bernadette called Kirstens house via a pay phone. Kirsten was immature and would have told people what had happened, Palmer explained. As the murderer of Kirsten Costas, and Bernadette Protti, Bridget Moretti is well-known. Yes it is ridiculous making excuses for Bernadette. http://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm And I believe had children, not sure how many to be exact. Please dont say how could you or why because I don t understand this and I dont know why. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. However, there just didnt seem to be any one girl who stood out as likely to have committed the crime. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. Her friends still keep in Contact, but do not discuss her Murder. The film "is inspired by Randall Sullivans Rolling Stone article of the same name about the real-life murder of a popular, affluent and beautiful Northern California high school cheerleader at the hand of a classmate, as Lifetime described it. Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. In 1994, the plot was made into a television movie entitled A Friend to Die For (also known as Death of a Cheerleader), starring Tori Spelling as the soon-to-be-murdered cheerleader and Kellie Martin as her killer. Seven years was not enough, Palmer said. Me Aug 27, 2021 at 4:18 pm. Is Bernadette Protti still in jail?
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