with this Virus going around. One got drunk at a Party you told about on here, and the others who were not Noticed and the 2 blamed. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. We arent all made to be popular. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. I dont really care about your accusation, but its unnecessary and youre wrong. Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. Things were never the same after all that, it was a horrible experience, one good friend was dead and another friend was her killer, it was to much for us to take in and swallow. Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. Normal teenagers they like I said, were crazy so to speak, and meant no harm towards Nancy and them, just harmless teasing, they were crazy like that. 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. Maybe they were misunderstood, I didnt hate any of them, I just got the feeling they looked down on me, and didnt feel as though I belonged. Felicia Forbes: The story of Tommy 'Tiny' Lister's wife. 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. The tale is wonderfully woven, with twists and turns. Kirsten was just like any other girl who had to go to that snobby school. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. According to People, Protti attended her funeral just like everyone else in her school. So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. To much at stake in the World than to be worrying about something that happened decades ago. She had an issue, and if what Kirstens friends say are right about her and being so bold to outspoken maybe she recognized that the girl wasnt wrapped too tight but being young didnt know the term, hence calling her weird. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. Shame on you Bernadette what you did was morose, and against your entire religion and you stabbed Kirsten to death. As for Bernadette, dont you think she paid for it, she cant show her face in fear of someone bringing up her past, it will always be there forever, so she got caught, and got hers I case you think she didnt. As for Bernadette, do I believe she was a nice girl, yes I believe she was, but she became overly jealous that led her to rage and murder. Classes are out for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, but the Miramonte wellness center opened Monday so students could come together and grieve, make cards for Luca and talk about her tragic passing. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). 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. "I lost for cheerleader and I didnt get the club I wanted and I didnt get (on the) yearbook (staff)," Costas' murderer explained in a taped confession cited by Los Angeles Times. Theres no excuse for murder. We know Bernadette has issues, you that like her and defend her have Issues as well. Kirsten wasnt a bully. When this plan is upended, it fuels her jealousy and results in murder. Kirstens family and Berns family were both Well off, Bern lived in a Richer part. Santa Rosa Press Democrat Monday, June 25, 1984, Roseville Press-Tribune Monday, June 25, 1984. Im not sure about that case, but Kirsten I cant picture her being a bully, yes telling how she felt, that she did well. Tuko.co.ke featured an interesting article about the English actor and model that gained popularity in NBCs short-lived drama, Emerald City. Oh please bet you were t any better. Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes. (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.). Not true, analyzes yourself if they were snobs to you, probably embarrassed yourself by trying to hard to be accepted, or you were a troublemaker and a bully yourself. Bernadette chased her, tailgated her home when Alex Arnold took her home, if Bernadette hadnt of bothered her, she wouldnt of bothered Bernadette, she didnt have to like Bern, and she didnt owe Bern a thing. I dont know what to do. Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. But it wasnt a big fallout, just words between them.. Karen, where are you? 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. Even if Kirsten was a Snot, she would of grown out of it long before now. When the taped confession was played, the only noise in the hushed courtroom was Bernadettes sweet, girlish voice. Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. Bernadette was popular to, she was just wanting to be Kirsten, and Kirstens approval meant so much to us all, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette till that fateful night, She never cared either way, Bernadette took it so serious and it became (serious) and fatal. They hung out together, Bernadette couldnt face up Kirsten was more Popular than she was, and better at everything. Kirsten was adorable. Shes the Victim. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. She considered her parents too old and also felt that they were not listening to her. Senseless. And whenever she went to that parking lot to say that she admired Kirsten, thats probably the reason why she said her friend Got weird. I would have gotten weirded out too if my friend addmitted that she thought that I was perfect, pretty, and good at everything. her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. Cant see her making fun of anyone. Kelly, Karin and Brooke, her friends shout. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. Whoever DD is of Kirsten and them didnt like her, its cause she probably acted (Weird) around them. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. Like I said, Ms.Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast, today could be the Life of the Party if they wanted to be. Eventually, she came clean to her parents. The murder of her daughter, Berit says, was premeditated from the moment of the phone call. Here we go again. Aside from her family conditions, Bernadette Protti had other underlying problems. She was to busy of a girl. That dont make her a terrible person cause she hand probaly only a handful she did t like. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). You know who you are to. This will always be a tragic story that will never be forgotten, I certainly never wanted that to happen to Kirsten or anyone,she was a daughter, sister and friend to many. Death of a Cheerleader follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. However, she didn't finish her nine-year sentence behind bars as she was paroled after seven years, released on June 10, 1992. If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. 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. She wont be going back to Orinda its highly likely she wont. She said she used a knife she found in the Pinto to stab Kirsten to death. ORINDA (KPIX) -- The day after a deadly house fire killed a 16-year-old girl at her home in Orinda, friends and family on Monday were remembering her as a vivacious young woman who could light up a room. Ive been able to live with it for a while but I cant ignore it Im even worse than words can describe and I hate myself ., In a P.S., she wrote, Please dont say how could you or why because I dont understand this and I dont know why. The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. 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. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. She loved life, never seen her get ugly with anyone, I really cant picture that. Everyone knew the killer had been apprehended, but no one knew who it was. 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. However, she did not deserve to die. I knew Kirsten she was funny and adorable. This poor girl never got to grow up and experience life all because some horrible, disturbed girl murdered her. I had just got out of high school at that time from north of the bay area Yet it hit us all so close to home the horror of it seemed to change everything in a way all those years ago What brought me here is my own grief at the unsolved stabbing murder of my girlfriend And she resembled Kirsten in appearance and likely even more in personality I pray for Kirstens soul and her family What they have gone through the last 37 years the neverending nightmare it is literally Room 101 Something torn out of you removed an amputee Tortured by the phantom limb You can feel where it was what it was like to have it remember it but its gone. Kirsten was a true Social Butterfly, always joking with others, talking with others, We werent friends but I liked Kirsten and all those girls. How did you talk and act around those girls, ask yourself that! You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? So she had money, her family did. 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? Kirstens mother was trying not to get sick. 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. Im sorry.. Killing her just because you were jealous? She had a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. Kirsten and Bernadette were both well off. Bunch of Bernadettes lurking around everywhere. I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. People need others not bullying. Later, she would throw her T-shirt and sweatpants in the garbage dump of the Sleepy Hollow Swim Club. . Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. Kellie Martin played the role masterfully! Me! Sad because K had it all as I saw it. Bernadette had devised an ingenious plan to win over Kirsten. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. And, they realized, the problem didnt lie only with Bernadette. 'Death of a Cheerleader' follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. 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. I can tell its you before I even read the first line. Every School has kids people dont like! John even if Kirsten was as mean as Tori Spelling (which BTW she wasnt) that is still no right to Murder her. They were mutually aquatinted. 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. Well to a degree maybe, but Bernadette stalked her and longed fro a friendship. You cuss and run loose you wont be accepted. (Yes at times) Kirsten teased Bernadette, but they were still mutually acquainted Bernadette never could figure out why she thought she was a Bullied failure. Is the Action-War Epic 'The Dirty Dozen' Based on a True Story? 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Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. For murder! Im embarrassed for her. Kirsten went to strangers, wanting to be dropped off home. I dont go by Movies cause Movies dramatize the events to how they perceive it. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. Killed a girl because you were jealous? Anyone who defends her and likes her is a Pathetic Loser also. The evidence supports nothing more than the finding of murder in the second degree. I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). I know right. If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? The calls have come from all over, Lt. James Robinson said. Interesting. Im not saying Kirsten was totally innocent, for it takes 2, but to Murder in Cold blood. Kirsten was nice, yeah, she and a few she didnt like, but they were the kids no one liked. Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. I only talked to She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. There are speculations that Bernadette has changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. Sydnee Goodman bio: nationality, married, IGN, latest updates. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. 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. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. 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Those who say Kirsten was a Mean Girl clearly didnt know her, or she didnt like them with (good Reasons). She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. She still is as far as Im concerned. Upon her release, she reportedly changed her name. Bernie has a sweet melancholy. The people implying that Kristen had it coming, or whoever else blamed her parents, are, in life, the jealous Bernadette types. Kirsten was full of energy and life. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. "She was beautiful inside and out, with an amazing personality that will live on forever," said one classmate. Bernadette had plenty of other friends, she was in that group, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, if she would of left her alone, eventually they may of became friends, no she couldnt wait, wanted it all right now and pushed and forced her way into it. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. Most teen girls are snippy, Im sure you girls who had a bad experience were to, in fact one she was worse than anyone she was a (bully) and when the tables turned on her she couldnt deal with it and left Miramonte. She claimed she followed in the Pinto only to make sure Kirsten got home safely. I would love to hear Bernadette being interviewed now about that tragic night in suburban Oakland. i remember always thinking that Bs case would had been much different today. She slaughtered a girl. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. 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. Apart from her socioeconomic conditions, Bernadette also had severe body issues, wherein she thought herself to be unattractive and undesirable. What teen isnt? More stood in the narthex, craning to hear the service in memory of the 15-year-old Miramonte High School student, stabbed to death near her Orinda home Saturday night. The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. The tragedy is some of you morons cannot get through your head that you cannot make the world like you!!! Theres usually a reason why. 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. Bernadettes own parents turned her in. I didnt know Kirsten but a friend of mine knew her well, she was a (Bubbly) girl and yes she was (self absorbed) what teen girl isnt. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . I wasnt in the Popular, but those girls still talked to me and was friendly with me. 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? Maybe things wouldve been different for her and she would still be here today. Yes sex offenders have to let people know theyre registered sex offenders true, but Bernadette was a child who murdered another child in the (courts eyes) I agree she should have to let people know what she did, but Court system is the one to blame for that. Protti was arrested in December 1984, and she was charged with second-degree murder on March 13, 1985. Ive been suicidal just from being bullied. I guess we all cant like everyone. This girl wanted to be accepted but was met with several failures, including failing to make the yearbook staff. You need to get help for that, sweetie. I dont care what anyone says to another person, it does not give you the right to kill them. How do you know she was a mean girl? 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. Unless any of these people commenting knew these girls personally and their families, they dont have a place to judge either one of these girls who lived this tragic event. Kids can be cruel, its always been that way. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! There is absolutely no justifying what she did and if you feel justifiedthen at the core, you are the problem, not the pretty, popular girl. First, an assumedly innocent girl murdering her schoolmate got people by surprise. 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. And not a fuckn psycho. Although the attack was witnessed by Alex Arnold, he could not see the killers face, and chasing the killers Pinto did not yield results. Kelly and Bridget are modeled after Kirsten and Bernadette. Bernadette grabbed the knife from the vehicle and met Kirsten on her neighbour's lawn, and a scuffle ensued. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. In more conservative societes in the world(its not USA) the educators and family see these things in the early stages and try to prevent them. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Kirsten was beautiful. Bernadette admitted to many friends she craved the wealthy life, and hated that her own parents (whom I feel sorry for) were so old. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. Oh youre so pretty and popular and amazing I think thats what Kirsten meant by her friend getting weird Then she killed her rather than have Kirsten tell everyone she was a lesbian. Others suffer more cause they experience the loss. Kirsten liked almost everybody. You took the words right out of my mouth! I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. Not when she robbed a girl in the Spring of her life, and robbed her of a Family, graduating from High School, and Marrying a nice man, and whatever she planned to become in the future, Bernadette took it all from her. I dont think she intended to kill Kirsten, I believe she was desperate for a friendship and pushed to hard at it, and when she realized she made a fool out of herself, to became to much for her to handle and she did the (unthinkable). Firstly, Bernadette failed to get in the coveted cheerleading team, and secondly, she did not make it to the yearbook staff. 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. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. Paris Mahone, did you even know Kirsten? As I said, Kirsten was Conceited, and Stuck up, but not no Bully. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. As I also wrote to you in a previous comment, 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. For the students, the killing and its aftermath have left bitter feelings. >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. Well based on the movie, Kristen came off as a total snob and bully. Bernadette is hiding out, dont know about the depression, but she is in hiding and dont want her location exposed now, not sure if she is married anymore, but shes not working, she is somewhere out of State close to a family member. She killed once. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. Bernadette was to in a (round about way) She wasnt as popular as Kirsten, she desired to have the things Kirsten had. Anyone still get on these sites? I dont know why you are saying nice things about Kristen she was very mean and she said stuff that offended people she stop acting like she was innocent. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. If the person that Tori spelling played in that movie Was indeed Kristen Costas attitude toward other students then anybody couldve seen this coming. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? I feel for the Costas family. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. His team had put in 4,000 man-hours, followed 1,000 leads, interviewed 800 people, and checked out 750 Pintos, the sheriff told the press, as he and other investigators stood for photographers and reporters. It wasnt so much how you dressed, or how much money your family had, it was on how you acted.. Our Gymn Teacher was impressed on how a lot of us girls got along, only time we bickered is when we played Soccer We were a family.. This is what can happen when you are a bully. Bernadette/Jeanette has paid her dues. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. Bridget is a shy outsider, who wants to be popular and beautiful. Rene was a lovely girl too who suffered not having opened the door for Kirsten because she was young and scared and didnt know what was going on, or who was at the door. Bernadette was/is just a mental case. Also people dont want to be around someone who makes a butt out of themselves and acts like an idiot, its to embarrassing. The news flew through the town. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. This is Berns BFF Ill bet. As for knowing her Personally I didnt, I know someone who did, she was Bubbly and full of Jokes and Laughs. There is no need to BULLY someone who is poor which is what Kristen did!!! I was born with common sense. Missy was Described as a Bully and Very Mean also. A popular 15-year-old high school cheerleader described as an "All American girl" was stabbed to death on a neighbor's doorstep, apparently by another teenage girl. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. That dont Justify Murder. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. The whole movie seems based on stuff Bernadette said and from her point of view which is a bit unfair. Why cant people leave this case alone. We dont see the others, dont mix with their lives, not care for them, stay away or just say Its better that something happens to others, not me, but we dont get the message to be just more polite.