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. I was in the artsy and nerd group to. The father was so ignorant and submerged in his cars he didnt even notice his daughters pain and problems. Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. She has Mental issues and always will.
Angela Delvecchio Death Of A Cheerleader - Blogger Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. Bernadette was sweet, cant imagine her even capable of something like Murder, but she was. They just had their own group of girls. Next to Orinda. 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 dont think she suffers from depression, but she is wanting to isolate from the World. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? As I wrote in a previous comment to you above rupaul/joy, if there was evidence of Kirsten bullying Bernadette, she would have given examples which would have strengthened her case and possibly portrayed her as a sympathetic character. She is still remembered for her heinous crime- murdering a young girl named Kirsten Marina Costas in 1984. It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. Im not sure about that case, but Kirsten I cant picture her being a bully, yes telling how she felt, that she did well. What a bizarre story. As for knowing her Personally I didnt, I know someone who did, she was Bubbly and full of Jokes and Laughs. I think Kristen called Bernadette out on being a lesbian. I bet she finally became an outcast fro supporting Bernadette. You clearly are basing your opinions on a movie a fictional depiction. The ones no one else liked theres a reason usually. Also McDonald I heard of her on these sites. We are simple people. We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. I agree with Miss Kiwi, I believe Bernadette was dangerously obsessed with Kirsten. I suffer from PTSD. By the time she reached Miramonte, Kirsten was in the clique that counted the loud crowd, some kids called it. Cause Bernadette was so obsessed with Kirsten liking her, she had some idea it was Bernadette, also Bernadette owned a Pinto same make as the car seen speeding away. If she didnt like someone , there was a reason. 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. We didnt want to associate with them, cause we didnt want to get in trouble We got good grades and did what we were suppose to, our way of (having fun) and Choices were different than theirs. So there actually is no first degree evidence that is solid and beyond a reasonable doubt. A little over an hour later, an agitated Kirsten rang the bell at a strangers door. She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. 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. Youre either Bernadette or her Sister, or a Close friend like Berns BFF. If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. Kirsten was always joking around. She may of been Stuck up most Cheerleaders are, but she was no where near a Bully or made fun of people. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. The people implying that Kristen had it coming, or whoever else blamed her parents, are, in life, the jealous Bernadette types. Stuck up she was, no Bully. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. In swimming pools she would practice tumbling, one friend told about it, she would dive in the water and do back flips. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). How is that possible. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. I can understand that part. I didnt know her, but what teen girl isnt sassy and smart aleck, but no reason to kill them, they grow out of it eventually. I just think Bernadette had underlying issues and pressure on her to get to the top, but that was no right for murder. Kirsten was beautiful. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. Kirsten, and D and Ms Stuff were the Life of a Party.
Where Is Bernadette Protti Now, AKA Angela Delvecchio? Kellie Martin She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. Judging from your comments you clearly have sided with Bernadette, so why contradict yourself? That dont make her a terrible person cause she hand probaly only a handful she did t like. Learn how your comment data is processed. It stayed with me for many years, not as bad as it did, but it did for a long time. Guys just didnt really notice her. 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. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. She turned it about herself! lifetime Death of a Cheerleader - What Happened to Angela Delvecchio? 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? Karen, it wasnt about Bullying, it was over jealousy issues. Lifetime produced an updated version starring Aubrey Peeples and Sarah Dugdale, with an adult Kellie Martin playing Agent Murray, the police detective who cracks the case. Some still get together. She has Kirstens demeanor. If it hadnt have been for Bernadettes confession, this case probably would remain unsolved. But that has about a millionth of a percent chance of ever happening. No other word. So Kirsten should have been perfectly okay with the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house alone and then drove her to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her? I can tell its you before I even read the first line. They were ususally strange.
Ms. Angela Delvecchio, Nurse Practitioner | Bar Harbor, ME | WebMD She said Bernadette was kind of Snooty also. She looks like she would have lit up a room. They told about the girls ran out of School. She was the (In crowd) Bernadette was desiring to be the incrowd. Her parents were wealthy. Karma is catching up with her, thats why she has all these haters and has to watch her back anywhere she goes. 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. We had our own group, and we didnt really talk much to them, (other than hello) Some of those kids there that were misfits, hate to tell you, some of them werent Angels They dressed rough and acted (Bad) and cussed. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? i dont want to hear poor bernadette was bullied no she had mental issues. Some 86 graduate girls felt ridiculed and belittled by them as well as I did and others. Angela DelVecchio - @Angel_Delvec Journalist, writer, mom, and animal lover Angela DelVecchio Goodson - @AngelaDelVecch6 Human Mom, Dog Mom. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. Dont let this Corona Virus stop you? Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. 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. One of her relatives I asked how to get ahold of her, and they said she dont want to be bothered with anyone at all from her past, coworkers, former schoolmates and former friends, outside of family she dont want to talk to anyone. The school was no more competitive than any other school around anywhere. Repeats itself, repeats itself, repeats itself, ugh. Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? She probably just told her off, like she did the others. I remember one time coming back from skiing, my friend and I were saying how we should stab the killer 18 times for what she did. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house, ambushed her from behind with a 15/18 inch knife, inflicted Kirsten with two two foot wounds down her back and continued to stab Kirsten when she was suffering on the ground with her wounds. Alexander and Mary Jane Arnold, who live in Moraga, had been playing cribbage with neighbors. Bernadette was homely; Kirsten was pretty. Using friends names there, they altered her friends names for Privacy rights. The Costas family is no longer mad and moved on so why cant you? If you liked this article, please share it! I think Kirsten was friends with Bernadette or she would of never gotten in her car, Kirsten was funny who she associated with. Those boys were wealthy and were far from bullied. Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. . With this Virus, and now George Floyd, ( and the Riotings all over) Im deeply surprised people still are discussing Bernadette Protti on here, and other sites. Honestly! Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. Bernadette Protti was the one who put an end to the life of Kirsten Marina Costas, an American high school student who was born on July 23, 1968 and died on June 23, 1984. I read a lot of these Articles,and her BFF said the exact same thing on one interview. Kirsten wasnt a bully.
Angela S Delvecchio - Nurse Practitioner, Bar Harbor ME - HealthCare4PPL It was to Personal. Boys are Smart Aleck also, girls are Worse at it. [10], The aforementioned film was remade in 2019 as a Lifetime television movie starring Aubrey Peeples as Bridget Moretti and Sarah Dugdale as Kelli Locke, characters based on Protti and Costas, and Kellie Martin, who played Protti in the first television movie, playing the FBI Agent charged to tracking her. She could block it out of her mind (her words). Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. Bernadette pushed her by her false Alibies. Thats my belief. I have also wondered if her self esteem was also riding on the two most important people of all-her parents!! She killed her cause she was afraid Kirsten would target her as a Weirdo now shes labeled as a MURDERER they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. That Bullying was a Copout. Find out more here. You are right, (Kirsten didnt really bully Bernadette) around a friend she would throw ice at Bernadette, and tease her to show off in front of thier friend, (but girls will be girls). Interesting. By the time theyre 23 they grow out of it completely most ususally.
Bernadette Protti | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Kirsten from what I heard was arrogant and self absorbed, but no bully, just a typical teen girl who didnt deserve to die even if she was a bully. Details About His Custody, Dust Bunny: Who Is It? Bunch of Bernadettes lurking around everywhere. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive. Well based on the movie, Kristen came off as a total snob and bully. She is still recognised for the horrific crime that she committed in 1984, which was the murder of a young girl whose name was Kirsten Marina Costas. I dont agree with the Miramonte comments. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. So they had a clique, what School or job doesnt? Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. You and your hotshot friends don't take jobs like this because you're like great humanitarians. Until something happens. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! Why cant people leave this case alone. Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten Though mortally wounded, she ran to Arthur Hillmans house across the street for help. 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? She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. This is Berns BFF Ill bet. They were more aquainted than you think. Whoever DD is of Kirsten and them didnt like her, its cause she probably acted (Weird) around them. So she didnt like Joanna or Nancy, she isnt Obligated to, or owe them anything. We know Bernadette has issues, you that like her and defend her have Issues as well. Everything is Me! The best way is to bring bullies down a peg or a few. For what? Bernadette her family says she is suffering from Depression maybe karma collecting. She is still recognised for the horrific crime that she committed in 1984, which was the murder of a young girl whose name was Kirsten Marina Costas. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. 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 . ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. 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. Who knows what was true or not. 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. Associate Professor Emerita. We used to say Kirsten had everything, says one classmate. That dont Justify Murder. No one owes anyone a thing. Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. I hear she disguised herself when she comes to Orinda wears shades over her eyes, and lives behind a long lane (mom does). I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. Nobody was all that nice to each other because that was the culture parents included even more so than the kids. Everyone has an Opinion guess we will never know unless we truly knew them, and not Berns friends or Sisters who Comment bad stuff about Kirsten, of course they wont tell the true facts. No such articles exist about anything you have described. God would want you to forgive, Kirsten would as well. Not just the 2 accussed. : Were you a perfect teen who got along with everyone and never said anything unkind to anyone ever? Dont matter, been what 37 years. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. I know some fragile ppl, and theyd kill themselves before someone else. I think Bernadette went about it in the wrong way. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. Kirsten and Bernadette were both well off. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. And the sister projected her crappy life onto her younger sister because she was unhappy. It is abundantly clear from your comments that you do not have class and were not raised to treat others with respect, you odiously sanctimonious deluded ignoramus. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). Every School has kids people dont like! Protti lured Costas from her home with a false story about a party, to which the wanna-be would give her pretty friend a ride. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. Bernadette admitted to many friends she craved the wealthy life, and hated that her own parents (whom I feel sorry for) were so old. Id known both girls in a recognize them and know their names kind of way not as friends but they always seemed just like nice, normal kids. To suggest that Kirsten deserved what happened to her because she didnt appreciate the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house under the pretence of a bobbies initiation dinner, is very, very sick and evil and I hope for the sake of others around you that you are on some sort of medication because you appear to have issues. Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. I just dont understand cant people just be happy with what god has made them. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car park at night and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for Kirsten. There have been a couple people in my youth that I thought were extremely mean to me. I forgive her to a degree, but wont accept what she did to Kirsten, she will live with that the rest of her life. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). She talked to most people. Thats a win win. Additionally, the Bernadette character was portrayed as sweet and innocent, while a sexy twenty-something Tori Spelling played the part of the 15 year old Kirsten. Lol the people saying bernadette was better looking and Kristen had it coming, oh boyhoping your not the ugly neighbor living on my block and lurking in my bushes. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. Shame on such a post you wrote! If it was your child that was murdered for some idiotic reasonsIm sure your perspective would change. Mats Kirsten probaly didnt like you, dont mean she was that way to everybody. Thier homecoming Queen was friendly and always spoke to people. We all have someone we dont like. How tragic she was murdered over basically nothing. 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