The FBI kept interviewing her and got suspicious and she realized they were closing in on her, Palmer said. Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. Kellie Martin plays the murderer "Angela", and she alone makes the movie well worth watching. In the end, the wannabe cheerleader was found guilty of second degree murder, with the judge rejecting the idea that the murder was premeditated. But the plea was rejected. I just wish Bernadette would come clean and public about it all. Captive Humans: True Crime Cases of People Held Captive - click image, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade S01E03 The Cheerleader Murder. The FBIs profile was read out to her and she was asked whether the profile reminded her of anyone. They are theories that people who have some screws missing post!! It was so awful. I remember that night so vividly. The resident drove Costas to a neighbor's house in Orinda because her parents were out for the evening. Protti told police she killed her because "I was afraid she was going to tell people I was weird, according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. The accused, Bernadette Protti of Orinda, held her mother's hand throughout a hearing Friday in Juvenile Court here. Mysterygrandma Jul 24, 2021 at 5:55 pm. She was 16 not 6. Bridget Moretti (Aubrey Peeples) is a shy outsider from a lower middle-class background who aspires to be beautiful, popular and perfect in everything, Lifetime states, describing the plot of the new version. I hope she suffers.
Or again are fabricating, lying, and passing judgment more then ever. New name Jeannette Tomanka! Costas went to. Miss Costas had been stabbed five times with a kitchen knife.
mr. a. Mother Elaine was a homemaker, who read her bible with a stop watch. The film "is inspired by Randall Sullivans Rolling Stone article of the same name about the real-life murder of a popular, affluent and beautiful Northern California high school cheerleader at the hand of a classmate, as Lifetime described it. Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. My friend lived about 4 houses away. P.S. This is all old news and ancient history. Her parents were devout Catholics; her father was a retired public works officer and her mother a homemaker. The movie The Death of a Cheerleader, based on the events of Costas murder, presented Protti as jealous of Costas. And the bullying and harassment from fellow students at Miramonte continues to this day. The next day, every single female student made sure to attend school, regardless of whether they were ill or not. . I dont care if Kirsten was the meanest toughest girl Bully ever, no excuse for Murder. Bridget Moretti is famous as Bernadette Protti, a killer of Kirsten Costas. Adaptational Dye-Job: In Real Life, Kirsten Costas had brown hair, while her assailant Bernadette Protti was blonde. How could she be? She took someones life even if she wasnt planning on it ( in which she knew what she was doing). Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Bernadette took her life. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. It was definitely a tragedy. Bernadette did not give her name during this call, only saying that it was to be a secret known only to the Bobbies. It just shows that the people in the area are still as stupid, and vain, and sick and materialistic as ever. You people need to leave things to GOD who pays his own punishment, and not try and play detectives. The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. Again, her attire told Kirsten otherwise. She made a pass at her. In my teen years it was like that just took over your mind and body, hormones are chalking up a lot, and you get moody its rough being a teen, Doubt Kirsten was any worse than any other teen girl at Miramonte in the Popular Group. So sad for all. As for Bernadette Protti's age, she is 53 years old. Protti changed her name to Jeannette Butler legally after the horrible incident. tiffany-300.jpg /. I doubt highly people in Orinda will forgive Bernadette, especially Kirstens friends, just cause a few didnt like Kirsten, dont mean they whole town didnt like her. 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. Get real, according to reports by FBI who found out the truth Bernadette wanted to befriend Kirstin who in turn did not like her aggressive behavior. Bernadette Protti was a very sweet girl who wanted nothing more than to be Kirstens friend. If Kirstens friends wanted thier names told they would not of Altered them on 1980s Deadliest Decade, and changed thier Photo. But would I go kill a person for taking all the stuff i wanted even if I ever tried hard? She said she would collect Kirsten from the house at 6 pm. Some of those cases get less then what Bernadette received at her trial. was rightly hers due to how well shed followed someone else. Two nights later, Bernadette lied to her parents about needing the car for a babysitting job. The movie is based on the real-lifecase of cheerleader Kirsten Costas, who was stabbed to death by her jealous classmateBernadette Protti. Yeah, she did wrong. Bernadette Peters. Horrific True Stories A Friend to Die For }. The daughter of affluent parents Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten Costas and her brother Peter grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. She hunted that poor Kirsten down. I dont agree that Kirstens murder wasnt premeditated. MARTINEZ, Calif. -- The murder trial of a high school girl accused of fatally stabbing a classmate -- a popular cheerleader -- out of jealousy began Monday, and the first two witness called were. Unfortunately for Bernadette, that isnt how life works. Mats86 Oct 8, 2019 at 11:09 am. Kirsten Costas, a 15-year-old teen living in the small suburban California town of Orinda, was stabbed to death by her classmate Bernadette Protti, then also 15, on June 23, 1984. What happened in that car to cause Kirsten to leave? Bern is a Sociopath and always will be. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. Time in 30s the game is over and we change who we are. So, STFU!!! The knife was huge. The speculation on whether or not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. 32
Last week we lost a very Dear and important person. She was self absorbed and full of Confidence. Bernadette and Kirsten both tried out for cheerleader; Kirsten was offered a place, Bernadette was not. She was released from her incarceration at age 25. Kate Ginley is a sophomore and the opinion editor for La Puma.
In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g61Ud0qeE, Bernadette Protti documentary Bernadette had known that Kirsten was away. 28 min; APR 16, 2021; SUMP COFFEE / HUGH MOTTRAM BROOKS It was a crime of passion!!!! While the murder comes as total surprise . Nobody deserves to die at all and for your information the real Kirsten Costas WAS NOT A BULLY they lied in the film, Emma Jun 19, 2018 at 1:54 am, So what if shes married with children?!? The rolling stone article was a complete fabrication. During that time, the community experienced growing anxiety. Yes I feel for the Costas family but their daughter was just not a nice person. On 1st April 1985, Bernadette was sentenced. Our new series "With Friends Like These" I detail cases where friends turn upon friends - and become deadly. If she would of left Kirsten alone knowing Kirsten didnt want to be bothered by her, things would of been different. Sure Bernadette had fit the description, right down to the Pinto. Half of you do not even know what is happening now with your own kids , and you want to pretend to know what happened 30 years ago today? With no break in the case by October 1984, authorities were relieved when an FBI profile theyd requested arrived. However there was no answer when she called. Costas was banging her fists on the door as Protti jumped out of the bushes and stabbed her with a butcher knife in a downward angle several times, puncturing her lungs. After being released Bernadette married and has several children. Bernadette was jealous of Kirsten especially after Kirsten got into the cheerleading squad and a spot on the yearbook committee (Mrs. Palmer was wrong on that. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, she and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, Californi She needs help and if she didnt get any, she is still a threat to society. Bernadette had enough friends, and was Popular enough that she didnt need Kirsten, so it would of been best she left her alone. Worry about your own actions. The speculation on whether of not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. n reality, a person may not kill someone physically, but pass judgment on others as if their own shit does not stink. Her jealousy was the opener to the murder and all she had to do was throw that anger into that 18 inch knife and there you have ita dead 15 year old Northern California girl. Well Bernadette took a life, Kirsten was Stuck up, but no Bully at all. So maybe, that lesson had been learned. I lived in the Bay Area when this happened so I remember it. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm. Murder is murder. In August of that year, Palmer took her daughter and friends, Protti included, to Sleepy Hollow Swim Club where they had talked about how terrible a person had to be to do such a thing to their friend. I dont feel like shes been adequately punished., Protti was charged with second-degree murder. She spoke with Berit Costas, Kirstens mother, telling her that there was a dinner being held in honour of the newly-initiated Bobbies the following Saturday. After the guilty verdict, the students of Miramonte High decided Nancy was worthy of their friendship again. Unfortunately Kirsten instead decided to reject Bernadette and Bernadette snapped. I hope they keep up on the memory of Kirsten because if Bernadette really was jealous then in the back of her mind its still there. Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. viewed 15 April 2017
Her reasons for doing it are just not normal behavior. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. She was mentally unhinged and desperate for acceptance, like the detective said from the.movie! They grow out of it, I was a teen its normal to be Snotty, it just comes Natural for most girls more than guys. I could never forgive her because I dont think she is a good person. She remembers Protti crying during questioning in the courtroom, with her head on the table, repeating I couldnt let her tell! function() {
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Girls I went to High School with who were Caddy and Stuck up now say hi to me, we outgrew the High School Antics. Under the circumstances, such a plea would seem like a fairly reasonable thing to do: due to Bernadettes age at the time of the murder, the sentence handed down would have been the same length regardless of whether the guilty verdict was for first or second degree murder. Born in 1968, she has lived half of her life as of now and is proceeding with a phony character to avoid her past and the misery that can bring into her life. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. Palmer said, I was afraid to let [my daughter] go anywhere. Were you people even there? "I lost for cheerleader and I didn't get the club I wanted and I didn't get (on the) yearbook (staff)," Protti told law enforcement during a taped confession, which was later played at the teens murder trial. Bridget Moretti Histoire Vraie; Le 23 juillet 1968, la lycenne amricaine Kirsten Marina Costas dcde. But noooo.. Kirsten was a superficial bitch who thought she was to good to be friends with Bernadette. She was sure that Kirsten would have told the police what had happened before they even had time to show their badges. Background: The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. He described seeing a chunky teenaged girl with stringy blonde hair in track pants driving a Ford Pinto. Mar 19, 2019 at 2:42 pm. Despite her obvious disappointment she got into the car, clearly assuming that Bernadette was her chaperone and she would soon be enjoying the company of the people she actually liked. Palmer recalls that Costas and Protti were in Moraga when Costas got out of the car. "The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldn't change like looks or money or popularity or things.". Contents 1 Backstory 2 Events 3 Protti's Arrest 4 Aftermath Backstory Kirsten was the daughter of affluent parents Arthur and Berit Costas. 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. viewed 15 April 2017, Murderpedia.com Bernadette Protti What about now, dont think shes not exposed and embarrassed. Kirstens was a Ranch type home. Kirstens big ego shouldve been sufficiently stroked that night knowing someone thought she was so perfect and amazing. A Killer Among Friends. Alexander knew Kirsten, but was surprised to see her on his doorstep this late at night. In the police station, she confesses and agrees to plead guilty for the murder of Kirsten. Kirsten was on the cheerleading camp that Bernadette herself was supposed to be enjoying at that moment. Bernadette Protti had mental issues. People have feelings to. How could she deal with the 6 months that no one knew who did it, deep mental issues. Miss Protti had been charged with first-degree murder in the June 23 death of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas near Miss Costas' home. FUCK HER!!! Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. On 21 June 1984, Bernadette called Kirstens house via a pay phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mimqcKHOi8Y, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade S01E03 The Cheerleader Murder
Protti sat behind her in English and Palmers daughter noticed Protti was acting weird. Her car matched the description of what the Moraga man had told the police as well. Poor Bernadette, after all her hard work she still isnt popular enough for her own Wikipedia page. Though the Bay Area is seen as a progressive community, and social organizations and educational institutions continue to preach tolerance, Palmer believes that Lamorinda is still lagging behind. Is Bernadette Protti still in jail? Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. On June 23, 1984, in Orinda, California, Costas was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette Protti. Kirsten Marina Costas, une lycenne de aux tats-Unis, est dcde le 23 juillet 1968. As the murderer of Kirsten Costas, and Bernadette Protti, Bridget Moretti is well-known. Now that she had her foot in the door, surely all she had to do now was simply put her hand out. http://www.nytimes.com/1984/12/17/us/16-year-old-is-held-in-killing.html, http://articles.latimes.com/1985-03-14/news/mn-26586_1_bernadette-protti, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kirsten_Costas, http://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm, http://www.inquisitr.com/3750647/bernadette-protti-kirsten-costas-cheerleader-murder-on-ids-1980s-the-deadliest-decade-plus-the-obsession-with-finding-bernadette-protti/, http://people.com/archive/in-a-deadly-explosion-of-teenage-unhappiness-one-life-is-cut-short-another-blighted-by-murder-vol-23-no-19/, https://ripeace.wordpress.com/tag/true-story/, https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985, https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985/2, https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985/3, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g61Ud0qeE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mimqcKHOi8Y, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed-_Fuv5PF4. Bernadette Protti Kirsten Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 - June 23, 1984) was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette Protti. Guys are kind of, girls are worse. She told the police officers about the cryptic call made to the home earlier in the week about the Bobbie initiation dinner. New York Times 16-Year-Old is Held in Killing published 17 December 1984 She legally changed her name and moved out of California for a fresh start. Later they came crawling like little bitches asking her for forgiveness. Yes, cult film "Death Of A Cheerleader" is based on a true crime story and Lifetime is now releasing a remake of the Tori Spelling classic, which is good news for anyone who missed the film the first time around. Bernadette idolised Kirsten because of the apparent ease with which she seemed to traverse the social minefield. But she was just 15 and had her whole life in front of her. 1984 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. But Bernadette did all of this lying to impress Kirsten, the girl whom she simultaneously hated and admired. They made a few movies about it. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Kirstens murder was NOT premeditated! Kirsten went up to a door and asked for a ride home. Shes obviously bisexual, Anonymous Mar 27, 2018 at 1:45 pm, How can she be a nurse when she murdered somebody I dont get it, Martin Jan 18, 2017 at 1:34 am. She is very likable, has a very likable . She murdered an innocent person She should have gotten a life sentence. Anonymous Dec 13, 2019 at 12:52 pm. What a horrible person. It was indeed premeditated and it makes me mad that she gets to have a life when she destroyed so many others. According to The Los Angeles Times, Protti was sentenced to a juvenile prison for 7 years. She still is, was, and always will be. Too bad there were not alternative/charter schools.A testament to not being a privileged little bitch in an affluent high school. Bernadette didnt want Kirsten to expose and embarrass her? Kirsten struggled in math class and even the teacher would roll his eyes at questions she asked. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23,whereupon she changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka and left California. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. I couldnt let her tell! Kirsten said she was out with a friend, but that her friend had gotten weird on her. Please reload CAPTCHA. http://www.inquisitr.com/3750647/bernadette-protti-kirsten-costas-cheerleader-murder-on-ids-1980s-the-deadliest-decade-plus-the-obsession-with-finding-bernadette-protti/ They lived in a community where being the second best wasnt acceptable. Bernadette Prottis home life was just fine, by all accounts. Her worst nightmare is with her for the rest of her life people judging her and most think bad of her and thats why she did it in the first place. I feel deeply for the Costa family. Ive heard no one state any legal issues that Bernadette has been in since that fateful night. In response, Bernadette started stabbing. Karen Severson and Laura Doyle were friends with Missy Avila since grade school, but as they grow older, Missy blossoms into a . Moretti killed Kirsten Costas, a friend of hers. Especially when you served the punishment that the courts deemed appropriate for you. As such, Bernadette and Kirsten were often vying for places within the same teams. They have endured the most anger and pain then anyone. But she had told them shed been babysitting for the Weems family. Palmer said, Rene [the neighbor] and Kirsten were really close. However, the neighbor failed to respond when Costas signaled for help. She didnt care about the consequences morally. Bernadette arrived home at around 10pm. [2] Costas attended Miramonte High School and was a member of the school's varsity swim team and the cheerleading squad. Bernadette lied to Kirstens mom about there being a Bob-O-Links dinner that night and also lied to Kirsten about a party taking place hence why Bernadette was dressed like shit in sweatpants and messy hair. Nancy started dressing in an alternative style, and was generally unconventional. If Kirsten would of told the talk would of blown over Decades before now, but now, this will always follow her, and shes labeled as a Murderer, how much more embarrassing can that be? She and her mother even went for a lovely late evening walk. Isaiah 43:19 Miramonte was the only high school in the town, and a microcosm of the social world to the kids of Orinda. Brittfromseattle Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 am, Anonymous Aug 5, 2016 at 10:56 am. (Name will only be used to verify billing.). She started following Kirstens lead, figuring that if she simply travelled the same road, she would achieve the same result. Coupled with the witness account from Alexander Arnold of the killer with the blonde hair and casual attire driving the Pinto, a scenario was beginning to form in the minds of investigators. An affluent varsity cheerleader stabbed to death by her less-popular classmate in a fit of rage and jealousy? One of the students that appeared to epitomise Bernadettes definition of success was a girl in her year level called Kirsten Costas. The profile indicated the perpetrator would have been a female about the same age as Kirsten who was known to her. Reality Apr 6, 2019 at 1:45 am. Even if so, no right to take her life. Bernadette served her time and was released. Sharon Palmers memory is either failing her or she made up many of the facts. Had she been convicted today she would have received 30 years at a minimum. Bernadette Protti aka Angela Delvecchio is in Portland, Oregon with her husband and child. It was not jealously! I wish Bernadette all the best. No matter if she changed, no matter how sorry she is, Kirsten is gone forever, and till the remaining days of Bernadettes life, people will always hold that against her. 2 talking about this. The ridiculous punishment for thr most heinous crime. In the lead up to the trial, Bernadettes defence team attempted to negotiate a plea agreement to second degree murder. She cant now cause she stole a friend from a lot of people and a Daughter and sister to her family. Bernadette said she turned the offer down and so an argument began. And he is right. But the hours passed, and nothing. The police and ambulance arrived quickly. Purple Haze, thank you for taking the time to to reply and to converse. Idiots!!! Sure, Miramonte is competitive but all the excuse making for Bernadette is ridiculous. Protti, in 1984. Yes it is ridiculous making excuses for Bernadette. For six months Protti went without being apprehended. May she rest in peace. She also . Everyone can be forgiven and that isnt even the question. The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . Convicted killer found teaching at Iowa high school 259,650 views Oct 24, 2012 2.5K Dislike Share Save KCCI A scandal rocked an Iowa high school after a convicted killer hiding her identity is. Trois Costas ont . While the police reviewed the case using the profile, Berit and Arthur Costas hired a private investigator. So she had a few she didnt like, who doesnt. The case of Bernadette Protti, the teen who murdered her classmate cheerleader Kirsten Costas in 1985, will be the next crime story to air on Investigation Discovery's The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America The profile also indicated that the individual would likely not be at all remorseful about the killing, which was a surprise to investigators. Her absence at Miramonte High School on the first day back secured her guilt in the eyes of her fellow classmates for quite some time. If all Snooty teen girls were to die, then majority of them would never reach adulthood. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. Why dont we just ask Bernadette herself. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. Theres a reason why we treat minors as such I dont mean to ignore or lessen the pain of the Costas family, but I can forgive her. Bernadette sat in the Pinto, unsure what to do next. Bernadette was sure that once Kristen was her friend, success would follow. After reaching the house, the man asked if she needed him to stay, but Costas declined, claiming her neighbor was home, so it was fine. 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. Im not going to feel bad for a girl who insulted and teased another girl. That night, Bernadette told her mother they needed to talk, but Elaine Protti said she was tired. I almost hate movies because it takes away from the facts of what really happened.