Sad because K had it all as I saw it. I hear Bernadette was Snooty also as Snooty as Kirsten. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. 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. I do believe she didnt like outcasts like Nancy and Joanna there. 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. Who cant see that part? Kirsten wasnt a bully. How could a teenager have been that diabolical? To begin life anew without the stigma of murderer attached to her, the parolee legally changed her name to Jeannette Butler and moved from California to Oklahoma and became a nurse. The movie, like most movies, is no an accurate account. I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. Word around town was that K was stabbed 18 times. If you liked this article, please share it! I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. 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. Community. Continue reading to find out more. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. She didnt hate anyone. I hear Bernadette dont want anything to do with anyone from her past at all now. I dont buy into the lesbian theory. But, it is actually based on another true story about a cheerleader in the midwest whocommitted suicide, hence the lyrics: "Yellow carnations and roses galore were sent to the mother and placed by the door in the spot where her daughter had taken her life ". I dont understand what is wrong with people. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? It made me feel oh so special. I still cant believe this individual who killed someone because of jealousy, if she was so down in the dumps they why didnt she just KILL herself?????? Bernadettes own parents turned her in. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. 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. I knew both gals. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. You know who you are to. For Industry Professionals. So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? Those girls like Chris she hung with has changed, theyre not like they were in school, Kirsten would of changed also as she got older. Bernadette was Shady then, shady now. Bernadette was homely; Kirsten was pretty. Well based on the movie, Kristen came off as a total snob and bully. Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. But it wasnt a big fallout, just words between them.. Karen, where are you? 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. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. Very, very mean. Her friends got to where they avoided her if possible. Kirsten had a good heart though. The person I knew didnt hate Kirsten, she just thought she was Snooty or Misunderstood. We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. Bernadette Protti, a fellow student at Miramonte High School in California, was the one who took the life of Kirsten Costas in 1984. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. . 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. Teenagers killed each other for being bullied or cause they are lesbian? 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. People need others not bullying. They had Bernadette as a suspect and only give her a lie detector test? You know whats really sad? She threw up sour cream and onion chips. I dont understand why you sympathize with a murderer and perpetuate lies about her murder victim under different aliases. 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. I'm all over it! There was one that wrote in the1986 alumni that she wasnt desiring to be found cause the 4 years at Miramonte wasnt the best for her. Bernadette was/is just a mental case. 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. Its all coming back to haunt her for what she did. She talked to most people. 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. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. She killed once. Girls are graded by twenty judges, and are told their fate at an Academy Awards-type ceremony where outgoing cheerleaders pluck names from envelopes, giving the winners kisses and flowers. RELATED: 90210's Tori Spelling Can't Be on Real Housewives Because She's 'Too Nice'. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. In the meantime, and along with the rest of the town, I watched this whole tale unfold sadly and slowly during the course of several months. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. Doesnt make her a killer, thats being a teenager but dont make it sound like she just said shut up thats unrealistic. What preppy teenaged girl doesnt think shes better than the next? If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. Secondly, if you actually did your research on the true case, and not some Hollywood movie who portrayed supposedly Kirsten, who was of Greek American heritage a blond, and Bernadette, who was the real blond, a brunette. Do I think it was premeditated. The case is extremely old now. No right to Murder a person. She was the (In crowd) Bernadette was desiring to be the incrowd. We are simple people. Patient Perspective. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. How do you know she was mean? I was happy enough at school without popularity. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. Bernadette lived in a bigger house than Kirsten, and family had just as much money as the Costas family, if not more. her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. Guys can be, girls are Worse. They just had their own group of girls. Kristens parents are right the story as told doesnt make any sense. It wasnt about jealousy, the blond girl has a mental disorder. 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 said Bernadette was kind of Snooty also. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. 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. I agree Bernadette should of at least got 20 years like (Karen Severson and Laura Doyle) murder of Missy Availa, that happened a year after Kirstens like 5 hours South of us. They had to leave school. But that has about a millionth of a percent chance of ever happening. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. I feel sorry for Bernadette. The affluent residents of Orinda cite good schools and a crime-free environment as the main reasons they moved to the town. Like Missy Availa a girl said Missy was the meanest girl she ever met, and her worst bully ever. . If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette, she would of told Alex Arnold all about her, and the Conversation. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. She didnt bully Bernadette either. Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. It was all over popularity, and fitting in. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. Kirsten wasnt a bully. Others suffer more cause they experience the loss. All are welcome. from what I have read on different blogs from kids that actually went to school with both these girls they have said that this movie did not accurately portray either one of the girls and thats very frustrating for people who watch the movie and find themselves empathizing with the wrong person. After being set free, Bernadette went through the legal process of changing her name to Jeannette Butler. We all have moved on, and went on with our Lives since that tragic episode. She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. With a median household income of $60,000, the areas families are not upwardly mobile living in Orinda certifies that they have already arrived. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. I am merely reading the comments after viewing the movie and indeed if the movie mischaracterized Bernadette then her parents should sue them. Kirsten was nice, yeah, she and a few she didnt like, but they were the kids no one liked. I couldnt tell you if she was a snob or not. Theyre not up with Morbid fascinations due to all the stuff that is going on Worldwide today. The rest of you can lurk around and limp your hunchback selves to therapy. Was Bernadette fragile when her behaviour was reported to not have changed after Kirstens murder? A Murderer, So Kirsten was a Snob, a lot of ppl are, the way she died,was Horrific. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. I think both girls were good girls, and I think one just got frustrated over a fake invitation, and I do believe Bernadette made a (butt) of herself to Kirsten, and it was all Kirsten could take. You took the life away from this poor girl and her family. A little over an hour later, an agitated Kirsten rang the bell at a strangers door. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. The day after the murder in June 1984, rumors had already spread at the tennis courts, down oak-shaded lanes and at poolside. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. More like a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model than a Playboy type.. If the person that Tori spelling played in that movie Was indeed Kristen Costas attitude toward other students then anybody couldve seen this coming. Maybe LP doesnt want to be the Life of the party. they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. Word was that girls were safe because raping a girl is irresponsible and could get them fired because girls could get pregnant and priest need to bring money in, not pay out for 18 years. 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. Kids are incredibly nasty and cruel in high school because their parents raise them that way in their own attempt to play the snobs of society. Actress: Rocky Mountain Oysters. I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette she would of told Alex Arnold all about her. No one is killed without a reason. She eventually went by Jeanette Tomanka after getting married, changing her name after the event. I want popular, but had friends who were, I didnt sulk about it, I did sports, not clubs or cheerleading. homely? GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. Do you really think its acceptable to lure someone out of their house under false pretences and then expect a positive reaction if your lie is discovered? She and her BFF were both Odd. Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. As they drove, Kirsten seemed unconcerned when Arnold saw the mustard-colored Pinto tailing them. I seen a few of them out and about. Neither does a lot of former classmates. People who grew up in Orinda and say its snobs were mostly people who werent socially accepted growing up, and they made choices that others didnt make and cussed and talked dirty and skipped school and always in trouble, and hung out with outcasts, and they became outcasts by association. Yes, I have seen the movie. And Im sure Ms.Stuff and D and Beauty and the Beast are probaly still today If they want to be. Angela Delvecchio is a married woman who resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband and their child at the present time. 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. [6], It took the police almost six months to find Costas' killer. Now that you know, have fun looking around! We had quite a few of them there. 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 just didnt bother with them. Im sure at Reunions they are. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. (The misfits) we really didnt see them as Misfits. Its sad, thats the biggest problem in this world? Showing ratings for: 322 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 . It took me 2 decades to deal with it, couldnt before. From the author who also runs this site: The yearbooks ARE in my private collection, as is the huge picture of us in Washington DC. Protti didnt get a short sentence because she claimed to have been picked on. Bernadette is Sick. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. As I said, Kirsten was Conceited, and Stuck up, but not no Bully. Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. RELATED: Red Dead Redemption 2 & 9 Other Video Games That Make You Feel Like A Frontiersman Angela is related to Elizabeth Biernot and Angela E Goodson. She is the younger sister of Tony Delvecchio. It's just another notch in your gun belt. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. 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. I think she confessed to Kirsten how she loved her and wanted to be her and it freaked Kirsten out. So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. [citation needed]. 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. She would have seen Kirstens parents and brother crying anguished tears of unfathomable sorrow and would have seen the inconsolable grief and despair etched into their faces, and she had the unconscionable gall to not only attend Kirstens funeral knowing she was responsible for putting Kirsten in her coffin, but also had the cold nerve to be in the presence of and be able to look at Kirstens family whose sadness and grief would have been heart wrenchingly palpable, which she knew she was responsible for. I was there too. Youre either Bernadette or her Sister, or a Close friend like Berns BFF. I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. There were more than just Joanna that were singled out at Miramonte, I read other stuff there were quite a few that felt like they werent socially accepted.
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