Im sure Kirsten had her moments and faults and good qualities as well. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Missy didnt start fights just stood her ground. I mean she stabbed another girl to death because she was afraid to get made fun of at school or be outed or whatever. The person I knew didnt hate Kirsten, she just thought she was Snooty or Misunderstood. The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. Much more middle class. Kirsten liked almost everybody. Lifetimes Death of a Cheerleader brings the horrific murder of Kirsten Costas, back into the limelight. Kirsten Costas, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte High School in this scenic, affluent suburb, was killed at about 10pm Saturday, Contra Costa County Sheriffs Department investigators said. We have got you covered when it comes to the true story behind Death of a Cheerleader. My honest opinion on this is that I think that Kirsten didnt deserve to die. Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. First, an assumedly innocent girl murdering her schoolmate got people by surprise. She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. She knew what the students there would do to her. Yes, I have seen the movie. 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. Growing up there for me was different, I got along with people, and didnt try so hard being popular. Bernadette got to all back to, she deserves to be vilified. Later, an agitated Kirsten reached out to Alex and Mary Jane Arnold, in Moraga, saying her friend had acted weirdly with her. I just read on You tube on her recipe Video where she is sick now. That could hurt much more than death. Bet you didnt walk on Water yourself as a teen, bet you were smart Aleck, most teen girls are, and they grow out of it, dont give them the right to be killed. Its in a teen girls blood to be Caddy and mean its just normal, but that dont give anyone the right to take someone elses life. I would rather die., Asked what Kirsten had done to make her angry, Bernadette said: I have a lot of inferiority feelings and I really have bad feelings about myself. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. But first, let us briefly tell you what its about. I was born with common sense. She could have gotten all of her 9 years. A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. Everyone says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. Why couldnt her sister cut up the vegetables on the counter top where its sooo much easier??? B was so quiet of a person we figured just talking about something like that made her sick. Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story In reality, the case unfolded in the town of Orinda, which is not far from the San Francisco Bay Area. Shut up already and get a life. That Movie was truly (one sided) and people are just going by off that Movie, and maybe Kirsten did say some mean things to other People, but who hasnt! Kirsten was just Stuck up, but not a mean girl. Theres a reason why they changed the names for the movie because it was a fictionalized version and seemed entirely based on Bernadettes version of events and not anyone elses. She was mercilessly cruel to anyone who was nothing like her although death in my opinion was far too good for her or any other bully. They had to leave school. Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. You cant make up for six months of hell.. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. Firstly, Bernadette is an insentient and abhorrent human being. Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. She called Kirsten names. Lisa I totally agree. A couple of them did, Bern just looked the other way. You took the life away from this poor girl and her family. lol Dylans mother saying We werent rich. Kirsten was also described as Cute, funny and full of Life, and Bern took that Life. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. I do believe she was real nice to those she did like and her friends. She also took enough courses through a local community college to graduate with an associate in arts degree. Distractify is a registered trademark. i remember always thinking that Bs case would had been much different today. Kirstens favorite game was Nancy Drew, and she loved her cheers to. She felt it was even worse than having killed someone which is ridiculous and sad but thereve been a few cases like this.. Its thought to be the reason why Skylar Neese was really killed though her two best friends who killed her claimed they just didnt like her any more (again doesnt make sense) and there was evidence that Skylar had seen her two friends making out. I also noticed, in both movies, Bridget/Angela kept staring at Kelly/Stacy. I certainly dont condone murder under any circumstances even if someone is being bullied but I certainly think it is a terrible thing to actually do a movie that is based on true events without any detail to the accuracy of the characters. I still have nightmares of many girlfriends ignoring me, making fun of me and being just vicious. Very, very mean. How many teen girls dont get Smart Aleck, its a normal part of a teens life. Hard to comprehend how this Bernadette flew into a rage and savagely murdered her classmate. She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. So you say she was a bully, well prove it. they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. I think a lot of people would have found Bernadettes plan to lure them out of their house under false pretences very disconcerting and would be angered over it like Kirsten appears to have been. I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). These stories chronicle the immediate news reports that detailed the crime, the communitys shock, the victims funeral, and discusses some of the police work that was involved in the effort to find the killer and to understand her motive. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink,so whatever happens is something they are a part of as well as the person they have pushed. Man you all just know Kirsten a small World. People can get really nasty at this school, says one junior, standing with a group of classmates on the lawn surrounding Miramonte. 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. But as she drove, she became frightened about how Kirsten might describe the evening to the other girls at school. I was in 8 the grade with Kirstens brother Peter and Bernadette had babysat me years prior and was very sweet. I just dont understand cant people just be happy with what god has made them. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. You will be startled by how the events unfolded on that fateful day. Kirsten was a cute sweet looking little thing. I dont understand what is wrong with people. Joe Kosla, where are you? That Bullying was a Copout. Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. I didnt know either girl, but there are people who knew them both, they were both described as Sweet, Kirsten was more Outgoing, and Bernadette was more shyer. Did you know Bernadettes bff? She killed her cause she was afraid Kirsten would target her as a Weirdo now shes labeled as a MURDERER The movie starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin and was released in 1994. The San Francisco Examiner Wednesday, July 4, 1984. 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. Still no one deserves to die. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. When Kirsten approached the Pinto she looked inside and said blandly, Oh, its you.. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Angela gets snubbed as she attempts to kiss an elder gentlemen sitting in his car. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. YOU NEED TO LEAVE BERNADETTE TO GOD, AND YOUR NOT HIM. The Judge felt sorry for her, and felt that the Community was using her trial as entertainment purposes and amusement. I can see Kirsten not wanting to be bothered with her. In USA is more important to be popular, not smart, no matter how you treat others you become popular just because you say some joke or anything else to molest the person. Shes older also. My kid knows better than to bully others. I only talked to We all had enemies and faults and all teen girls are Caddy and mean at some point, no reason to die, they outgrow it in adulthood, most do anyways, some never do. Is it so hard to do without hurt someone? 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. Rubbish. Like I said, Ms.Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast, today could be the Life of the Party if they wanted to be. I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. 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. 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. It made me feel oh so special. She was obsessed with being liked and Kirsten not liking her. If the person that Tori spelling played in that movie Was indeed Kristen Costas attitude toward other students then anybody couldve seen this coming. 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. She couldnt of been or she never would of killed, and watch the town accuse 2 Innocent girls and harrass,them over it. Lifetime released a remake, also titled Death of a Cheerleader, on Feb. 2, 2019. If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied and put down by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial which would have strengthened her case? Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? And the sister projected her crappy life onto her younger sister because she was unhappy. They were mutually aquatinted. I was shy, empathetic and depressed. How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldnt change like looks or money or popularity or things," Protti added later on. A few left our school, one who went out with a lot of football players getting wasted, she was demonized badly also. Kristen had it well deserved. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. She may of been misunderstood. As you have likely seen from Bernadette Protti's documentary, Kirsten Costas was murdered with a butcher knife out of jealousy by Bernadette Protti. 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 cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. I believe that the real number was held by the cops. Those girls wouldnt allow you in their groups in classes, they would exclude you as an earlier article stood. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. Sad because K had it all as I saw it. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. Her parents poor,.. yes, but spent money on that. As for the girls acting like Hoes if they have PTSD from it maybe they should of thought of the consequences, before they did it. She may be dead by now or have this bad Virus. Nothing should move a person to kill another. This Mats person you sound just like what Bernies BFF said about Kirsten exactly. If you were a no body she didnt roll with you. Those who say Kirsten was a Mean Girl clearly didnt know her, or she didnt like them with (good Reasons). Frequently considered a cult-classic, the 1-hour and 31-minute-long film offers a chilling depiction of the horrific murder story. Next to Orinda. How is that possible. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. 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. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. Or going by the Movie portrayed, Deadly Women had Kirsten as a down to Earth Girl who loved all. 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. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette she would of told Alex Arnold all about her. That pain of being relentlessly bullied stays with you your whole life and your self worth is damaged. All teen gals are (snotty) for the most part, but grow out of it. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! I believe she made a clumsy pass at Kirsten, or said something weird, and Kirsten got all freaked. I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. How do you know she was mean? Youve got to be kidding right?! first of all, the judge had to be stupid to find it second degree murder and it doesnt matter if she didnt plan to kill kirsten. I understand wanting to have what your friends have. Others didnt want any part of them cause Orinda kids want to be liked and accepted, and if you hang out with kids who arent you make yourself and outcast to. She called Kirsten's home while she was away and told her mother that her daughter was invited to a Bobbies' dinner, and it was a secret. Amen Shelly. Dont let this Corona Virus stop you? So no she is a Psychopath. Bernadette was/is just a mental case. It also tends to victimize blonds! She just acted Odd a lot. The Los Angeles County Coroner determined he had committed suicide. It doesnt matter why and there are no excuses to take another persons life unless its to protect your own or your families . Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. Kirsten never got to Cheer, go to Prom, Graduate or go on to College. 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. Mats you knew those Girls? The calls have come from all over, Lt. James Robinson said. Naturally, you might be wondering if that is the case here. She killed once. I know right. Bernadette Protti is an American of Italian descent, born on September 20, 1968. Nancy I know exactly how you feel. Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. Love your integrity on all this. Wow all this bantering back and forth how sad. A number of people have called saying they think they have seen the suspect. Bernadette really should have left her alone. She talked to most people. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. She did well in school academically, had plenty of friends, her close friends genuinely cared about her, she was described as popular in her own wayand she was invited to join an exclusive sorority club. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. No other word. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. We all were in Gymn together we werent really friends, but we got along and talked and hung out in Gymn. It weirded Kirsten out. (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. 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. I cant believe they made a movie that was so offensive to the real victim. I hear Kirsten was Cocky and Arrogant, but not any Bully. She was snooty to or maybe just misunderstood. Good luck dear. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. Teacher's suicide shocks school - Los Angeles Times I can understand that part. Being disgusted that the murderer allowed two innocent girls to be accused of the murder? 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? But when Berit Costas walked away from the witness stand, slowing her gait as she passed by Bernadette, the defendant turned away and never looked straight ahead again. Bernadette was clearly very sick and disturbed, yet you appear to be minimizing or even excusing Kirstens murder by referring to Bernadette as a fragile human being, and writing Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. Miramonte sounds like it had its share of Bullying. I feel very sad for both sides. I remember the day every girl attended school when the killer had been caught but we had no name; if they had to fly back, leave the hospital, watever, no girl wanted to be accused for even 24 hours even if they would be exonerated the next day or week. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. 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. Death of a Cheerleader is one of the most famous movies of real-life murder cases involving cheerleaders. Bernadette was a Snob also. It gave me the creeps. Stacey (Tori Lockwood) played Kirsten Costas, while Angie (Kellie Martin) played Bernadette Protti. Shes on the East Coast last I heard, I hear shes fine health wise, and some say she wasnt feeling well awhile back, not sure why, shes mellowed out a lot through the years. On April 1, the first hot day of spring, while kids throughout Orinda were signing up for Meadow Pools summer swim team, Bernadette Protti was sentenced. How was the judge stupid when first of all the evidence didnt show or prove 1st degree murder then secondly that was the law at the time? However, this endeavor was met with several failures. As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. Nancy was Sweet, she just took things the wrong way. Changing your name does not change your being, by the way. 'White Lines' Celebrates Rave Culture but Is It Based on a True Story? What was the most heart wrenching about this was a classmate girl was blamed and attacked by certain people for killing Kirsten, obviously she didnt. And Sarah saying Kirsten got what she deserved. So whoever wrote Miramonte was a bad school and everyone cut everyone down, maybe it was you cause you werent socially accepted, and probably didnt make the best choices, or embarrassed yourself wanting the attention and. She has a right to Privacy. I dont believe Kirsten was a Bully. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. You wrote in another comment , Kristen had it well deserved. Bernadette admired and idolized Kirsten, her schoolmate. Alex offered to drop Kirsten home, as the Pinto followed. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. Well 1st off Kirstens home on Orchard Rd was nice, but no Mansion like the Movie portrays a nice Ranchstyle home. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We werent in the same grade I was one year ahead of her she acted as if she was better. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. I didnt get into the club I wanted to. I dont think she was any worse than any other teenage girl by any means. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? The rumours were so intense that her mother prevented her from taking a lie detector test and transferred her from the learning institution. Kellie Martin played the role masterfully! Several spectators at the trial were moved by the ninety-minute confession. 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. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. Her biggest desire was to be liked and succeed, just like Kirsten. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. Eventually, the FBI pinned the murder on Bernadette Protti, who was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to nine years in prison.