Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Protti legally changed her name and departed to another location to start a new family following the traumatic incident. Nobody was all that nice to each other because that was the culture parents included even more so than the kids. 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. One person said Missy was mean and a bully and she bullied them bad well that person and you are the same, Justifying Murder cause someone was mean, or Stuck up. Anyone still get on these sites? Even if she was, no right to murder her. You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? 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. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Shame on you calling a dead girl names. She dont remember her incidents, others embarrassed themselves by wanting to be the center of attention. By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit. ~ Mahatma Gandhi. Room 2160 400NIB. In northern italy they have blonde hair fair and blue eyes . How is sweet referred to Murder? Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. That way she would of learned and been afraid, no she took the Coward Way out and Murdered, and Bernadette was chasing after Kirsten. Kirsten wasnt a bully at all. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. After the terrible event, Protti legally changed her name and shifted to another place to start a new family. Bernadette lived in a wealthier area than Kirsten. Although the story below was published in, Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story: The Kirsten Costas murder (1984). Growing up there for me was different, I got along with people, and didnt try so hard being popular. She just got irritated cause Bernadette lied to her and lured her out under false Circumstances, Id be annoyed and Angry to. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. Not true, you said you knew Bernadette and Kirsten both! She was cute, not beautiful, says Sue Morrow, a family friend, an all-American girl. Angela Delvecchio currently lives a married life with her husband and child in Portland, Oregon. To much pressure is put on us, but we dont murder because of it. All are welcome. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! What is wrong with you? Was Kirsten and her friends a lot of fun to hang with, and did they party? Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. I hear she suffers from depression to. I was happy enough at school without popularity. She was Strange to. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. However, the narrative eventually expands into a number of different dimensions. Ive been suicidal just from being bullied. She didnt hate anyone. 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. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? She was obsessed with being liked and Kirsten not liking her. She liked mostly everybody. The girl with the football players heard she was ran out on her ear and laughed out of there to. I been bullied to. she threatened to tell everyone at school the next day, she didnt tell Alex Arnold ( the Man who drove her home) again it was to insane he probaly would of freaked and she didnt want to scare him with the details. 400 North Ingalls Building. I guess we all cant like everyone. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. If Bernadette had considered Kirstens familys feelings at all, she wouldnt have stolen Kirsten from them by brutally murdering her. 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. is it really about wealth, splendour etc? You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. While she lacked the blond good looks of many of her friends, she had beautiful olive skin, and when she pulled her curly hair brown with golden highlights back from her forehead, her mother thought Kirsten looked like a Vogue model. What teen isnt? Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. 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. Rubbish, it was jealousy and pure rage. Bernadette had no reason to murder, shes just a cold blooded killer. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. Bernadette what you did was disgusting period and the only tiny way you can have the smallest amount of self respect would be to publicly come out and admit to the world that you too were an asshole, and Kirsten did not deserve what you did. Mats you knew Kirsten? Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. There have been a couple people in my youth that I thought were extremely mean to me. Your point is irrelevant and has absolutely nothing to do with the case. The characters were loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. Love indeed. Whoever wrote this article is not being honest. You clearly are basing your opinions on a movie a fictional depiction. Mats Kirsten probaly didnt like you, dont mean she was that way to everybody. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. Im sure Kirsten had her moments, no right to be Savagely Murdered. Kirsten was exotic, and beautiful. As DNA testing isthego-to for TV cops,Olivia Benson would have had Angela in cuffs by the end of the next school day. I think the outcast girls there would say Kirsten was a (bully) chaise no one liked them, and they would say that. I think Miramonte was like any School, you have your cliques and picks. She is unstable and who knows what she will do. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? They were more aquainted than you think. I think NOT! After the death of her rival, Angela seems to blossom. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. Regardless of what it's called, the important message is the same: bullying has a profound effect on young people and can cause them to do harm to either themselves or others. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. 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. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. Karen, its true, Bernadette was obsessed with Kirsten . Bernadette chased her. 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. Probally Berns Relatives saying all that, or, very close friends. Kirsten and Bernadette were both well off. One version is that she was so good and bullied and another that she is a monster prepare to kill just like that? I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. But I dont remember hearing or learning about it until many years later. Lemme tell all of you a little something because I lived and breathed the entire lifestyle of growing up in orinda and knew both Bernadette and kirsten. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. Also McDonald I heard of her on these sites. Although the Costases are quiet, their fifteen-year-old daughter was not. How is obsessing over this going to solve the problem? Thats how she probably got associated with not liking people who didnt fit in. Thats a win win. They made that clear and so did she Every single day. She didnt hate anyone (as I said) just didnt like the way they acted. Her sister at the bank dont discuss Bernadette, or discloses her whereabouts, she just says Bernadette dont wish to be located by former classmates, friends or co workers, she has a very private life now and wants to be left alone. All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. I had known Kirsten since first grade, and had one class with Bernadette at the time of her arrest. She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. I know some fragile ppl, and theyd kill themselves before someone else. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her. Youve got to be kidding right?! And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? I think Kirsten probably threatened to tell everybody their bizarre conversation in the car that night. Maybe her parents should have raised her better. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. She wasnt into that game. Join Facebook to connect with Angela Delvecchio and others you may know. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house which would anger and disturb most people. Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later in 1992 on parole at the age of 23. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. A sane or fragile person would not have been able to endure being confronted with so much pain that they were responsible for, yet Bernadette could and did. 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. Kirsten was the life of the party. I think you take things way to personal like Bernadette did, I believe MissKiwi Bernadette took things so serious that it became serious and a fatal obsession. 3 decades later thats ridiculous. Rubbish. 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. (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. She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. Another DJ initials it was said she was bullied relentlessly as well. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. She always loved Cheerleading. Who cant see that part? Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? Being disgusted that the murderer allowed two innocent girls to be accused of the murder? Maybe they were all misunderstood. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. That Saturday evening, Kirstens parents and brother left to attend a potluck dinner for Peters Little League team. Maria She should have been happy With the circle of friends and family she had. The case is extremely old now. But who among her friends - or should we say frenemies - would do just about anything - even kill - for a taste of Stacey's popularity? Can you give examples of Kirsten degrading others and thinking she is better than everyone? Youre not getting that, let Kirsten Rest In Peace. They seemed like perfect teenage girls living in the perfect town until a chilling act of jealousy ended a life and tore a community apart. That was all taken from her, so unfair. Everything is Me! Bernadette was far out of line I agree. Like I said, Im sure theres a purpose somewhere to where she can make a difference in someones life today, she was a lot like Kirsten Costas. That would disturb most people. Kirsten was one to always have fun, Was Orinda elite, yes, but they had a lot of wonderful people there to, and they helped one another. Or do you mean that you think she was a fragile human being before she brutally murdered Kirsten? This makes sense since shows like Beverly Hills 90210 were all the rage. View the profiles of professionals named "Angela Delvecchio" on LinkedIn. She didnt make fun of people like that Mats girl claimed, probaly Bernadettes BFF commenting or Virginia or Bernadette herself, truth be told, cause Kirsten wasnt a thing like that Stacy Lockwood in the Movie. If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. I only talked to That already happened. She didnt have enemies,(that were known), just a fallout with Nancy. Bernadette was described as homely. Those bullied girls like I said were loose or cussed and smoked and (dressed roughly).. She was friendly and outgoing. Youll notice that there are no pictures of Kirsten as a cheerleader. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. I hear Bernadette dont want anything to do with anyone from her past at all now. Still wasnt right. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. Did you know the 2 Accussed? Some 86 graduate girls felt ridiculed and belittled by them as well as I did and others. Kirsten wasnt a bully. Not true, I have heard from people at Miramonte in the class of 1986 saying that they dont want to be found right now due to their experience at Miramonte was not good at all. I was even accused of being (Stuck up) We were all just Misunderstood. They grow out of it as they get older. I just heard that Kirsten was full of energy and life. A murderer? Not saying she was an Angel, Im sure she said something to hurt Someones feelings, who hasnt! Kirsten had a lot to look forward to. Continue reading to find out more. 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 isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. We are all different. She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. She knows how people still feel about her, she also knows she cant escape the feelings they have or ever change them even in many years to come forth. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. They werent as bad as you think. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. Oh please bet you were t any better. She was not in a popular group, just a group. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. Wouldnt she have something smaller, like a paring knife? You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. No one have to take the greatest gift God gives,LIFE. 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. It sounds like she was only mean one time about her having cheap ski boots. Cadillac Family Practice. Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. My kid knows better than to bully others. Boys are Smart Aleck also, girls are Worse at it. To the point that she knew she could . Kirstens future was right there in front of her staring her in the face, like the prom, graduation and deciding what College she would of been going to and getting married and having Children. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. Kirstens family and Berns family were both Well off, Bern lived in a Richer part. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. Joe she must of liked your Sister. Angela Delvecchio. Everyone wanted to be like her.. And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. I hear her husband knew all along about her. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. Cause Kirsten was friends with most people who were (popular) and Bernadette wanted to be included in that so badly.. 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. We all have moved on, and went on with our Lives since that tragic episode. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. Im not sure about that case, but Kirsten I cant picture her being a bully, yes telling how she felt, that she did well. Kirsten is the true victim in this case. Youre no better than Bernadette haters as well. Some claimed it was am an act of Satanism or a PCP-induced killing. And back then Bernadette was never going to admit that. Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. 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. If they want it known they will come forth themselves and tell it or contact you. The ones no one else liked theres a reason usually. So RuPaul,Kelly and Sarah, you all need to get facts before you say Kirsten got what she deserved. You named all of Kirstens friends. The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. Bernadette her family says she is suffering from Depression maybe karma collecting. Well hes probaly no better. I feel sorry for Bernadette. Some claimed it was am an act of Satanism or a PCP-induced killing. Good luck dear. Showing ratings for: 322 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 . Who knows what was true or not. No, there is good and bad in every person, just the people are guilty for not seeing the reasons that cause that kind of things. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. Some she didnt like, Usually the ones no one else (liked). 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. Even if you werent rich, if you were smart and acted sensible you were accepted. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. "[3] When Costas could not reach her parents by telephone, Alex Arnold drove her home, noticing that the Protti family's Pinto was following them. 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.
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