Well hes probaly no better. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. Those who say Kirsten was a Mean Girl clearly didnt know her, or she didnt like them with (good Reasons). The day after the murder in June 1984, rumors had already spread at the tennis courts, down oak-shaded lanes and at poolside. Even before I read about the real case, I thought the movie blamed the victim way too much. Teenage years are hard on all of us. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. If Bernadette was so Sweet would of never murdered. I seen a few of them out and about. Parent blaming is so ridiculous in this case but, if any parents are to blame, maybe its bernadettes . Shes no better than you. Between 10-15 years ago bullying came into the news. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. Again so many came on saying they knew Kirsten and sharing Personal Details on other girls there. The movie, like most movies, is no an accurate account. Angela DelVecchio - @Angel_Delvec Journalist, writer, mom, and animal lover Angela DelVecchio Goodson - @AngelaDelVecch6 Human Mom, Dog Mom. 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. I'm all over it! . In 1994, the story was made into a television movie entitled A Friend to Die For (also known as Death of a Cheerleader ), with Tori Spelling as Stacy Lockwood, a character based on Kirsten Costas and Kellie Martin as Angela Delvecchio, a character based on Bernadette Protti. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? My kid knows better than to bully others. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. I also noticed, in both movies, Bridget/Angela kept staring at Kelly/Stacy. you werent there so shut up I agree with Karen Karen get your pretty face back on here Is this the same Karen I grew up with?. Oh youre so pretty and popular and amazing I think thats what Kirsten meant by her friend getting weird Then she killed her rather than have Kirsten tell everyone she was a lesbian. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! I dealt with it so I know. She had a circle of friends, Kirsten was more popular though. 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. Just some girls on interviews said she was just self absorbed but no bully. 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 know right. Bernadette was far out of line I agree. 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. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? Wherever the group went, they were noticed. Who cares about that, that is no reason to be lured from your own home and murdered by a psycho. You are full of it. Kirsten understandably didnt appreciate the fact that she was lured out of her house under false pretences, so she left Bernadettes car. Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. She has Mental issues and always will. Protti changed her name to Jeannette Butler legally after the horrible incident. I believe that the real number was held by the cops. Kirsten ran from Bernadettes car and wanted to be left alone, yet Bernadette stalked Kirsten to her house. Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. homely? I know. 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. You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? On the other hand, no one suspected that the perpetrator was a local of Northern California who made their home in an Orinda suburb. Mira note ran a lot of girls out from what I read. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. 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. She was Strange to. Angela Delvecchio currently lives a married life with her husband and child in Portland, Oregon. I hardly knew this girl. Karen, everyone reading your comments sees you as the odious one. 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. Admin Garret. All are welcome. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. 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? There were several bullied as I said before. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. By the time theyre 23 they grow out of it completely most ususally. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). I knew both gals. The costas still have to deal with pain and grief and it doesnt matter if she was angry nobody thought about kirsten or her family by letting bernadette get a slap on the wrist! I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. Theres usually a reason why. Kirsten is the true victim in this case. 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. If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? Maybe they were misunderstood, I didnt hate any of them, I just got the feeling they looked down on me, and didnt feel as though I belonged. The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. Well said Sarah. My big . I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. Word around town was that K was stabbed 18 times. Whoever DD is of Kirsten and them didnt like her, its cause she probably acted (Weird) around them. Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. this is one reason that I really have a hard time with lifetime movies. Kirsten was angry for her lying to get her out under false pretenses, and she knew something was off. AKA Berns BFF named used in movie. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. Angela DelVecchio, APRN, FNP Care Philosophy: "Keep moving! The Principal though highly of her. I dont think she was any worse than any other teenage girl by any means. Not when she robbed a girl in the Spring of her life, and robbed her of a Family, graduating from High School, and Marrying a nice man, and whatever she planned to become in the future, Bernadette took it all from her. Cant tell you fi shes still married. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. Your email address will not be published. Bernadette is a Weirdo as Kirsten spotted, this wasnt about Bullying, it was about being called out in front of the School, and tarnishing her reputation, which in the long run it did. 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. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. Adventurous, bold and incredibly attractive to look at. Bernadette planned everything down to the last detail, even telling Kirstens Mum to ask Kirsten not to tell anyone about the supposed dinner that night. Judging by the comment you have written, you know nothing about love. I dont know why you are saying nice things about Kristen she was very mean and she said stuff that offended people she stop acting like she was innocent. The full length picture of Kirsten with her hair tied back is so cute. [3] Protti passed a lie-detector test, but her alibi went unverified. This type of case just proves what can happen when bullies go too far. It stayed with me for many years, not as bad as it did, but it did for a long time. [citation needed], The Costas family left Orinda and moved to Hawaii in 1986.[8]. You got back at her more than enough, its best to leave her alone on other sites. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. 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. 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. I was in the artsy and nerd group to. Im sorry but I disagree. Check your Stories and facts before you post Nonsense. On the day of the event, Protti lied to Costas about having a party at her house in order to get him to leave her residence. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. She fit it fine and was considered to be popular in her own way. Lot of weirdos on this thread. 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. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. Some still get together. She supposedly suffers from depression. Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. I never seen her bully. She looked like Kirsten with her curly hair, and the Life of the Party like Kirsten. How tragic she was murdered over basically nothing. GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. Where are you these days? Bernadettes BFF. Rubbish, it was jealousy and pure rage. We used to say Kirsten had everything, says one classmate. Her parents poor,.. yes, but spent money on that. Costas received her secondary education at Miramonte High School, where she was a member of both the varsity swim team and the cheering squad. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. Not to mention all over the world. This is what can happen when you are a bully. You would have to contact her friends personally for any information on who gets together or doesnt, I personally dont know, and even if I did I wouldnt tell it on here and name them off, that is invading Privacy. Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. Missy didnt start fights just stood her ground. 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. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. So they had a clique, what School or job doesnt? How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? After the fight between the girls, Costas hurried away and told Mary Jane Arnold and Alex that her buddy had started acting strange. Because Costas was unable to get in touch with her parents at the foundation, Alex Arnold drove her home while keeping an eye on the Pinto that belonged to the Protti family. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. Required fields are marked *. The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. She was snooty to or maybe just misunderstood. Heres what I think happened, Bernadette wanted Kirstens approval badly cause everyone else had Kirstens approval and Bernadette became dangerously obsessed over the whole deal, and she invited Kirsten out that night to make friends, and I think she said something to her that went horribly wrong to Kirsten, like make a clumsy pass at her and it terrified Kirsten, and Kirsten threatened to expose it to everyone, and Bernadette just freaked out and it possible she just found the knife by chance and got scared that a secret was going to be revealed, so she went to scare her, and maybe she didnt mean to kill her, but she meant to harm her (thats a fact). LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. Those movies arent for real! She should of just left Kirsten alone and went on with other things, Kirsten wouldnt of gave her any thought otherwise, but she was just obsessed with Kirsten and Kirsten liking her, that was the main focus in her life, and it took Kirstens unfortunately. The title was used in the UK and on Lifetime TV after its original NBC premiere. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. Those girls had a clique. But those others today are still a lot of fun. Maybe LP doesnt want to be the Life of the party. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. Absolutely not. Anonymous, Kirsten had a bigger heart than people knew about. People who are spouting off on Kirsten are either Rejects, or friends or family of (Bernadette). Even if you werent rich, if you were smart and acted sensible you were accepted. She was described as a nurturer in an episode of Killer Kids. 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? No matter if she was cocky or snobby; irrelevant. The release of Protti was met with vehement opposition from Costass parents.

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