You cuss and run loose you wont be accepted. 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!! RELATED: Heroes: How Saving The Cheerleader Saved The World (It's Not What You Think. 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. I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. You seem to have the mentality of a child. justice was nwot served and the costas have shed tears and felt grief for over 30 years and i think bernadette shouldnt have been given the privelege to go to college, get her high school diploma, have a boyfriend, and then have kids and get married no she should have been locked in a brick cell staring at walls all day so that she could focus on what she did but no she is scott free now to go out and kill again if she wants. It also evil and sick. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. [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. In this iteration, the setting is still California, but Protti's name is Bridget Moretti and Costas is called Kelly Locke. 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. 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! Move on. No such articles exist about anything you have described. Wherever the group went, they were noticed. Im disgusted. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. I seen a few of them out and about. so dont mock, offer to help thus build bridges. They were more aquainted than you think. 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. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. They went to parties or ran off with guys, guys had no right to take advantage of them, yes it was wrong, but they put themselves in that situation to where it could of been prevented. It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. I believe that the real number was held by the cops. For you to even fix your fingers to type a reference that this was some sort of fault of the victims speaks volumes about you as a person. The judgemental insecurities started there for Bernadette and everyone else that was raised in those conditions. 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. 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. Parents sign an agreement to spend $500 to pay for green and white uniforms and cheerleading camp. Well she had her Spirits and was funny ( if not funnier) like that. 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. These 15 vintage Halloween cards for kids were super cute ways to say boo! I dont think it was so much bullying as it was insecurity, I think Bernadette said something that went all wrong in the car. 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 ". She practiced constantly at home in the family room and sometimes at Diane MacDonalds house, in front of the windows at night, to see her reflection. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. 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. Although the Costases are quiet, their fifteen-year-old daughter was not. In PEOPLE, the article stated that Bernadette feared hurting her family by leaving them behind: If I kill myself, I will hurt people even more (my family). [13 May 1985, Arthur Lubow] I think its also safe to assume that her Catholic faith played a part in her decision. There were a lot of girls at Miramonte they didnt like or fit in, they ran them all out, not just Nancy, she wasnt alone, neither was Joanna, but they act like they were the only victims there. Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. She was friendly and outgoing. She could have gotten all of her 9 years. with this Virus going around. Even if Kirsten was a Snot, she would of grown out of it long before now. Karen, its true, Bernadette was obsessed with Kirsten . [4], On June 23, 1984, Costas was lured with a phony invitation to a dinner for the Bob-o-Links, a sorority-like group at school. The alternative rock band Marcy Playgroundrecorded a song called "Death of a Cheerleader" for their 2003 album Marcy Playground 3. Thats how she probably got associated with not liking people who didnt fit in. Cant see her making fun of anyone. You know whats really sad? Tori Spelling, who garnered $100 thousand for her leading role as Stacy Lockwood was already working with Kellie Martin in 1989 on the film Troop Beverly Hills, starring Shelley Long, who played Diane Chambers on the hit showCheers. 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. How so? She had plenty of friends like in the film who loved her, but she cared only about superficial things, and people. Bernadette was furious and resentful that Joe Kosla, where are you? But I dont remember hearing or learning about it until many years later. Bernadette will loose it again if she lost it once. the fact is bullying had nothing to do with it she was a sick and twisted individual and still is! Kirsten was a true Social Butterfly, always joking with others, talking with others, We werent friends but I liked Kirsten and all those girls. Costas was a cheerleader at the school and a popular girl known for her many talents and interests. Also a DJ chick who was Singled out.Using McDonalds name sure she will appreciate it. Nancy I would of never considered Murder, that is just plain Sick. No one deserves to be murdered. You knew both girls? Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. 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After she married, her name changed again to Jeanette Tomanka and she and her husband, as well as their child, moved to Oregon. She only had certain friends. Very few that arent. I believe the conversation was very bizarre to, about desperation of a friendship. Her parole would have gone ahead sooner apparently but in 1992 one of the parole board Victor Wisehart voted to keep her in jail as she showed an inability to control her anger and he felt that she was still a danger to the public, she had had a violent altercation with a boyfriend in the prison/school system, he said there was a hidden trigger that switched on when she didnt get her own way! Honestly! Bernadette is still a Pathetic Loser, and always will be. Im not saying that she should have been killed, but sometimes bad behavior has a terrible outcome which is why we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. I was raised to treat others with respect. She wanted to, but decided not to go through with it. Was she snotty to? 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. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. So was PC, DM, LP and Kirsten. I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. Bernadette was not only bitter and resentful that she was not selected for cheerleading or the yearbook committee, but she was also envious of Kirstens well-known life and the success she had achieved. Kirsten would probaly still be today to if she was still alive. Her clumsiness makes her a liability on offense, but on defense it almost helps her." Angela Delvecchio (player ID: 3) is a female player and the third of the 30 backyard kids in terms of alphabetical order. The movie, like most movies, is no an accurate account. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. She was raring to go, ready to start to live her life when it was snuffed out., Everything about her had flair. Bernadette fit in fine and lived in a lovely area. After the terrible event, Protti legally changed her name and shifted to another place to start a new family. 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. The characters are Catholic,as evidenced by Stacey's funeral mass, the mention of prior attendance at St. Joseph's Catholic School, and Angela's confession to her priest when the guilt gets to be too much - not to mention Angela's post-murder Christian service as a peer counselor and candy striper. 5.0 Takes time to answer my questions. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. You never give examples of what Kirsten did. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. Even if Missy and Kirsten were Bullies bo reason to Murder them. She is paying for it like they said in her chess pie recipe. 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. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. If we had to kill all 15:year olds who were Smart Aleck then we wouldnt have none making it to Graduation or getting their Drivers License. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Oh please bet you were t any better. 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. 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? What preppy teenaged girl doesnt think shes better than the next? If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette she would of told Alex Arnold all about her. (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) Her killer, whom Arnold and other witnesses later described as a round-faced blonde wearing a yellow shirt and faded red sweatpants, sped away in the Pinto. Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. She was released the following year. They hung out together, Bernadette couldnt face up Kirsten was more Popular than she was, and better at everything. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. YOU NEED TO LEAVE BERNADETTE TO GOD, AND YOUR NOT HIM. It was all over popularity, and fitting in. This poor girl never got to grow up and experience life all because some horrible, disturbed girl murdered her. [3] Costas attended Miramonte High School and was a member of the school's varsity swim team and the cheerleading squad. There is no way Bernadette is better than Kirsten. >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. People looked up to her to.. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. 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. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. Former Front Desk Associate at Planet Fitness. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. The tunehas long been mistaken as a tribute to the Protti/Costas murder case. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). Here are some less-known facts about the show and actual crime. I believe she kept crying and begging for her friendship and it weirded Kirsten out. I feel sorry for Bernadette. Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. 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. we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. She is still remembered for her heinous crime- murdering a young girl named Kirsten Marina Costas in 1984. Put God first. Too bad Bernadette couldnt see that.. Sarah, well, MURDER IS NOT AN OPTION!! 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. Mats Above a girl is dead, as a result from the girl who had a Sweet Melancholy. Parent blaming is so ridiculous in this case but, if any parents are to blame, maybe its bernadettes . She hasnt been there in awhile that I know of. Mats you knew those Girls? Teens are teens. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. You are lying. Costas was the victim of the assault. Kirsten was a hugging person and went around joking, she would tease all of us, it was harmless. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? Bernadette only got in that Exclusive Club cause a friend who had pull nominated her. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. I just dont understand cant people just be happy with what god has made them. No I would never kill someone from being bullied but I totally understand some people who do. people arent to worried about this case any longer. Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, Like you said, she is paying for it and has been for years. for what i read the cheerleader was mean to bernadette protti,the cheerleader always thought she was prettier than bernadette and didnt want to be her friend.kirsten the cheerleader always hurt her feelings.have you seen the movie with tori spelling?death of the cheerleader. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. [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. LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. I clearly remember hearing about the shocking murder a frightening mystery that colored every day and night in Orinda until an arrest was made.

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