Kirsten was lured out of her house under false pretences to a bobbie (sorority) dinner that didnt exist by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with. Kirsten wasnt a bully at all. Im sorry but I disagree. Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. Amen Shelly. Bernadette chased her. The Costas family is doing well and went on with life. Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. Or someone who stares at you constantly, you got a problem doing that. Shes obviously mentally ill . You know who you are to. Costas was a cheerleader at the school and a popular girl known for her many talents and interests. 0 Review . She is still notorious for her heinous act of murdering a young girl named Kirsten Marina Costas in 1984. She was cute, not beautiful, says Sue Morrow, a family friend, an all-American girl. How so? Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others, and treating others the way that they want to be treated. [citation needed], Costas' murder was featured in season 5 of Deadly Women, season 1, episode 3, of Investigation Discovery's The 1980's: The Deadliest Decade, and an episode of Killer Kids titled Rumors & The To-Do List. Now thats just sad. with this Virus going around. Lot of weirdos on this thread. She's the only backyard kid with a pitching rating of 10, and she does not disappoint. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. There is no point in making stuff up. Its patent that Bernadette had built-up animosity towards Kristen. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. But this is just my opinion, dont come after me :/. Or going by the Movie portrayed, Deadly Women had Kirsten as a down to Earth Girl who loved all. 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. 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. I wasnt a cheerleader at all, I was in some clubs at school,( not Bobbies or Atlantis) but Spanish. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. There have been a couple people in my youth that I thought were extremely mean to me. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Parents sign an agreement to spend $500 to pay for green and white uniforms and cheerleading camp. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. Kirsten she had her moments there was a few she didnt like, as I said, it was ones that no one else liked. so dont mock, offer to help thus build bridges. Angela Delvecchio currently lives a married life with her husband and child in Portland, Oregon. She can kick that ball to the moon. I never imagined she would literally kill Kirsten, cause Bernadette was so quiet and her demeanor said nothing about her being a killer at all. The Costas family is no longer mad and moved on so why cant you? The father was so ignorant and submerged in his cars he didnt even notice his daughters pain and problems. In the meantime, the girl driving the Pinto had quickly parked and slid out of her own car. Thats a win win. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. Not just the 2 accussed. Nothing should move a person to kill another. There was this one girl that was so jealous of me, that she spread lies about me to her sorority friends and kept me from pledging her sorority. Bernadette made a horrible decision by ending a girls life, if she left her alone, B wouldnt be in the mess she got herself in, she kept pushing for her friendship. I didnt know Kirsten that well, talked to her a few times in passing but we didnt know each other. Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. Kelly wrong there Kirsten didnt deserve to be murder she was innocent teenager who happened to a crazy obsessed girl wanting to be her and there no evidence of Kirsten being a bully, Kelly maybe you should read the comment you just left. She didnt deserve to die. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. I believe she kept crying and begging for her friendship and it weirded Kirsten out. The release of Protti was met with vehement opposition from Costass parents. You call the pic of her double chin better looking? She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. Missy was Described as a Bully and Very Mean also. Not true, you said you knew Bernadette and Kirsten both! So tragic that Kirsten was brutally murdered. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. RELATED: 90210's Tori Spelling Can't Be on Real Housewives Because She's 'Too Nice'. I was called ugly, to my face by a group of senior boys on my first day. We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. Defining Feature: Klutzy, younger sister of Tony who is also an Italian mobster stereotype. The case is extremely old now. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit. ~ Mahatma Gandhi. Dont matter if those 2 were mean and Bullies, no right to murder them, that went to far. Bernadette was a Snob also, she only wanted to hang with the incrowd, if you were nothing she didnt talk to you anymore than she had to. Can you give examples of Kirsten degrading others and thinking she is better than everyone? But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. She dont remember her incidents, others embarrassed themselves by wanting to be the center of attention. Im sure Kirsten had her moments and faults and good qualities as well. Repeats itself, repeats itself, repeats itself, ugh. I hear Bernadette is depressed a lot these days. Shame on you. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. I wasnt in the Popular, but those girls still talked to me and was friendly with me. I was in the artsy and nerd group to. The movie eve swapped their hair colours you cant take it too seriously although it did iclude certain claims of Beradettes like that Kirsten commented on Bernadette having cheap ski boots although all she said was that Bernadette made some comment not even what the comment was and that Kirstens voice was unexcited when she saw it was Bernadette. She was a member of a highly selective sorority club called the Bobbies. Bernadette was prettier. They probably rubbed her the wrong way, or got on her nerves somehow. I disagree with you. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. Bernadette was in with them to so was Jill. Bernadette was homely; Kirsten was pretty. On June 23, 1984, Costas was duped into attending a meal for the schools sorority-like Bob-o-Links by a bogus invitation. The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Wikipedia.org Orinda Woman, Convicted in 1984 Murder, Is Free on Parole A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. She is a happily married woman enjoying her life as a mother. She supposedly suffers from depression. She is In her 50 s now, thats if shes alive. In fact, one ofthe stars of that hit show, Tori Spelling, had the lead in the filmas the beautiful and popular cheerleader "Stacey" who is stabbed to death. Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. This girl lives in San Francisco and knows a person who knows someone who knew Kirsten. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. I think Bernadette was a lesbian thats why she felt she couldnt have Kirsten tell everyone that she fancied her. They were good about making you feel like you didnt belong. [3] The Costases did not believe Protti's story; they asserted that nobody would use an 18-inch-long (460 mm) butcher knife to slice tomatoes and that Protti, casually dressed that evening, never intended to take Kirsten to a party but had planned to murder her. Kirsten was always joking around. Actress: Rocky Mountain Oysters. I would love to hear Bernadette being interviewed now about that tragic night in suburban Oakland. Maybe LP doesnt want to be the Life of the party. Youre not now Bullying a dead girl, makes you worse than her, you will be the one to Answer for it, not her, she already has, Bernadette sure isnt any Angel shes a Cold Blooded Killer, dont care what her reasons are, she is the Bully, and Kirsten is the Victim. Former Case Manager at The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia. Anyone who defends her and likes her is a Pathetic Loser also. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. No one really cares why. She is the younger sister of Tony Delvecchio. Whether the murder was premeditated or not, no one can really determine that, still a young girl died at the hands of Bernadette Protti, and Bernadette will have to live with that the rest of her life. I can see Kirsten not wanting to be bothered with her. I think Kirsten probably threatened to tell everybody their bizarre conversation in the car that night. Dont matter if Kirsten was a bully or the meanest girl ever, you haters on her leave her alone and let her Rest In Peace. 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? I was on a few adult precision ice skating teams, and let me tell you, some of the women who were on the teams were a hell of a lot worse than high school girls!! My friend was a friend of hers. Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette before the murder.So Kirsten made a few comments. I was raised to treat others with respect. Some girls considered all those girls Stuck up they considered Bernadette as well. 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. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. She got a short sentence because she was tried as a minor. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. Guys can be, girls are Worse. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. Find out more here. So she is a Horrible girl. How was Bernadette a fragile human being? Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. This is what makes me sad the most. Shes the Victim. But most important to Kirsten was becoming a cheerleader. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt). It gave me the creeps. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. But I will feel honored at the same timebut I still would have been weirded out. I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. She wanted to, but decided not to go through with it. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. Some 86 graduate girls felt ridiculed and belittled by them as well as I did and others. She is Crazy obviously, has enough problems and has to deal with murdering Kirsten and that doesnt help. Bernadette was a Snob also. Im sure she dont really like Bernadette, and she wouldnt go out to dinner with her, or have her over for dinner or go places with her, and welcome her with open arms. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. They just had their own group of girls. Would you say the same if Bernadette did suicide? In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. Commuting time shrinks to twenty-five minutes in a BMW, the most popular car at Miramonte High School, where students scores are consistently among the highest on Californias state achievement tests. 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? Karen, everyone reading your comments sees you as the odious one. But Kirsten didnt deserve to die, some of those girls changed and are more sensitive. She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). Room 2160 400NIB. She looked like a nice person that had a good life ahead of her. Bernadette deserved the same sentence as would any get it doesnt matter even if she was a juvenile at the time she.should have been trialed as an adult. She may of been misunderstood. As I said, Kirsten was Conceited, and Stuck up, but not no Bully. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. I read a lot of these Articles,and her BFF said the exact same thing on one interview. She probably just told her off, like she did the others. 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). lol Dylans mother saying We werent rich. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. 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! 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. 86ers you want to forgive thats up to you, it would be nice if something could be worked out and you all could go back to the wya things were and not are. That Saturday evening, Kirstens parents and brother left to attend a potluck dinner for Peters Little League team. 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Is it difficult to understand why a person might not respect the opinion of someone else who supports a murderer? Being disgusted with a murderer and defending a murder victim? (207) 288-5119. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. Love your integrity on all this. Associate Professor Emerita. Others suffer more cause they experience the loss. I feel sorry for Bernadette. Kirsten was mostly nice to Everyone, so she had a few people she didnt like, we all have. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. The latest Tweets from Angela Del Vecchio (@angidelvecchio1) Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. What a bizarre story. Kids no one wants to be around, play alone at recess, those are the kind we avoided. 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. She only had certain friends. People need others not bullying. She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. To the fellow classmates of 1986 Miramonte, so sorry if your World crumbled cause it wasnt meant to be that way, but you got to know that it was t any picnic for Bernadette as well, and if she could set time back and do all over, she would of left the situation with Kirsten alone to start with. If it was national news, I missed it. We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. Bernadettes BFF. her a few times she was kind of uppity also like Kirsten. She sometimes wore tie-dyed socks, what people are wearing now., Another recalls, I remember watching her after she made cheerleader. As I are, I think of all Kirsten has missed and how life changing it was to have your daughter murdered this way and then dragged through the media as a tori spelling played psycho who deserved what she got. They were weird and odd mostly, I didnt like them myself. Bernadette and Kirsten were friends supposedly. I forgive her to a degree, but wont accept what she did to Kirsten, she will live with that the rest of her life. I believe they wouldnt allow you to read if you were in a group with them, thats there Nature towards people who they feel superior to. Thats my belief. I always noticed Bernadette would give Kirsten stares and mean looks at times. 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). No, it is about love, people. BTW, Bernadette was not bullied or the lonely girl the movie portrayed her, (she had lots of friends) was popular So you that said Kirsten bullied her, get the facts straight. Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. Read the facts of the case instead of perpetuating lies that Kirsten pushed Bernadette or that she bullied Bernadette. Man you all just know Kirsten a small World. Sorry about that. Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? Kirsten in no way deserved to die. Why cant people leave this case alone. 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). Adventurous, bold and incredibly attractive to look at. No in the documentary where the new wave girl was actually interviewed, she ACTUALLY said I want you dead and to see your blood drip Her own words in the interview on true crime via Amazon Prime she said those EXACT words. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. The main point so many of you are missing is a beautiful young girl lost her life! I didnt hate either one, maybe they were Misunderstood, as for being Stuckup. Her parents poor,.. yes, but spent money on that. To much pressure is put on us, but we dont murder because of it. So think before you get that angry cause there is no turning back from it. 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. Killing is going to far. The 2nd version of Death of a Cheerleader is more like Kirsten to a degree. I have been watching The Cheerleader Murder on my iPhone for a few years now, and one of the lines was, Bernadette was part of the in crowd, but she didnt see it! Kirsten was exotic, and beautiful. I feel very sad for both sides. Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. University of Michigan School of Nursing. For murder! Well hes probaly no better. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. But I do agree in the movie Bernadette seemed dressed down the night of the murder and if she was really going to a popular party, bringing Kirsten and wanting to be seen as more popular, then she would have been dressed nicer. Theres other Measures to take other than Murder. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. Joe Kosla, where are you? 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. They are Cat Mean. As DNA testing isthego-to for TV cops,Olivia Benson would have had Angela in cuffs by the end of the next school day. Youre the same one I bet. Between 10-15 years ago bullying came into the news. I guess Bullying Justifies Murder, the way youre putting it, Kirsten is the real Vicitm, not Bernadette. Killing is still not an excuse but Id have to say the real losers out of this situation are Bernadettes parents. That could hurt much more than death. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. Former Front Desk Associate at Planet Fitness. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. The Angela Delvecchio character played by Kellie Martin is actually the opposite of Bernadette Protti - who was older, taller and blonde - while Kirsten Costas, played by Tori Spelling - was only 15, shorter and dark-haired. Rest In Peace Kirsten. I hear Kirsten was Beautiful inside and out. Bernadette was furious and resentful that 5.0 Provides follow-up as needed. . While Arnold was sitting in his automobile at the Costas residence, he observed Protti assault Costas. Here are some less-known facts about the show and actual crime. 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. We had lonely girls who were bullied and goth girls and loose girls. What are you talking about?? No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. Well it is best to not bother the girl anymore sick or not, cause she moved on and so did the Costas family, so why keep the fuel burning, its just best to let folks live their lives. There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. There were several bullied as I said before. Leave a review . [3] The Costases' neighbors called an ambulance, but Kirsten was mortally wounded and died at a nearby hospital. Dont matter, been what 37 years. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. I came across people like that in my in-laws family when I was married and it is pathetic the way older siblings are so selfish. I saw an interview with one of her classmates who described her as mean. Kirsten didnt like some of those people cause they rubbed her the wrong way and acted Stupid around her, she definately wasnt down with Stupidity. You took the words right out of my mouth! The girl that stole her life from her shouldve never been released from prison. Sweet Melancholy my tail. 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.. I was informed Kirsten was highly popularand a Cheerleader and cheerful, even if she was a bully no right for her to be savagely Murdered. She had a sort of ombre style in fact which was kind of weird in the 80s, but cutting edge. Bernadette was just as nice as we were on swim team together growing up. I think NOT! Is it so hard to do without hurt someone? Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? Bernadette would have seen the pain and anguish on Kirstens face, the fear and shock in Kirstens eyes, listened to Kirsten scream in agony (she was reported to have screamed) as she felt the knife rip through Kirsten skin. Are you suggesting by your comment Kirsten had is well deserved that Kirsten deserved to be murdered because she understandably didnt take kindly to being lured out of her house under false pretences to a bobbie (sorority) dinner that didnt exist by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with and was then driven to an empty car-park at night. When a car honked outside the house on Orchard Road around eight-thirty, Kirsten left the TV on, walked out to a mustard-colored Pinto and got in. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. No excuse for what she did, BTW she was not the poor White trash the Movie deployed her to be, she had a nice home, and was just as well off as Kirstens family, lived on the better side of town. So dont feel Sorry for her. Bernadettes family lived in a more expensive area than Kirsten, so what does that tell you? Like Missy Availa saying she was roughish and wild and Loose, didnt give Karen Severson and Laura Doyle any right to murder her either. Tony's sister, Angela Delvecchio, is also quite an awesome player in these games. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 We bought a do up property. Upper middle class at least. As they drove, Kirsten seemed unconcerned when Arnold saw the mustard-colored Pinto tailing them. Former Receptionist Telephone Operator at Lane Insurance, Inc. Former ENTREPRUNEUR at DYNAMAXX International. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. She turned it about herself! Arnold followed her for about a quarter of a mile before giving up the chase. I hear one girl partied a lot that hung with them. People who need to put others down to feel validated are the ones with the mental problems and theres no excuse for that type of behavior the ppl saying that this girl or any girl is ugly they need to get checked maybe they are the real lesbians lol. Help Center Contributor Zone Polls. Bernie has a sweet melancholy. At 50 years old, I too have been bullied my whole life. Bernadette was obsessed with her, a friend of ours, she thought Bernadette was guiltyall along. Whats been done has been done. I also was in a school where most others came from two income families and most of the parents were accountants, lawyers or doctors. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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. The movie did not do justice to Kirstens memory as it seemed to blame the victim rather than the killer. Theres way to much in Life than to be spending it chasing someone around over 30 years ago the justice system failed, its just pointless. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. However, Angela's confirmation is presided over by a priestrather than a bishop, and the priest at Stacy's funeral iswearing green vestments (which are for ordinary days) instead ofwhite, and the casket is draped with a white pall, not purple. Finally, as an aside, I think some people need to learn the difference between fiction and reality. Some she didnt like, Usually the ones no one else (liked). So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses,. Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

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