Unlike her classmate, Bernadette came from an overtaxed family, the youngest of six children. viewed 15 April 2017 She needs mental help! I have often wondered what has happened to Bernadette, did she ever have children and if she did had she told them what she had done? Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. People thought it was drugs, but I got that feeling from the trial., [Costas] had no way of knowing that Bernadette was thinking a great deal about her, stated another article in 1985 by People magazine. She was sure that Kirsten would have told the police what had happened before they even had time to show their badges. As the 30th anniversary of the murder of Miramonte student Kirsten Costas passes this year, Sharon Palmer, the mother of a friend to Costas as well as the girl convicted of the murder, considered the tragedys relevance to todays Lamorinda community. During the trial Bernadettes confession was played in full, in which Bernadette retold her version indicating she had made an attempt to become a closer friend to Kirsten. Sharon Palmers daughter was a lot like Kirsten a funny person and Confident, and likeable. She has since reportedly changed her name. Nancy had once been part of the group Kirsten hung with. Why? Amy Potter Aug 27, 2022 at 10:05 am. He began by reviewing the existing evidence, including the interview notes and lie detector tests. I can never undo what I did., Anonymous Aug 17, 2018 at 3:15 am, How sick are you all defending a pathetic murdering scum bag!! Bernadette wasnt accepted into the yearbook committee even after the murder) Anyway, once she saw that knife, Bernadette thought to herselfI do have a reason to kill this girl. Bernadette saw her carefully cultivated outward persona crumbling with every passing mile as the two cars returned to Orinda city limits. The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . She jumped out of the car and ran to the home of Alexander Arnold. Kirsten told Bernadette to pull in to the parking lot of a church her family regularly attended. Bernadette confessed to a priest who told her to tell her parents. She was followed closely by Alexander, whod seen the fight and given chase to try to catch the girl. Grabbing a knife from the rear passenger seat (I assume that 18 inch knives were standard issue in 1980s model Ford Pintos) Bernadette made her way towards Kirsten, meeting her on the front lawn of Kirstens neighbours house. Kristen was also killed in June 1984 by Bernadette Protti, her American high school classmate. n reality, a person may not kill someone physically, but pass judgment on others as if their own shit does not stink. The news spread rapidly throughout the community that someone had been arrested for Kirstens murder. according to the Associated Press in1984. according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. Bernadette served her time and was released. Idiots!!! Her attacker was Bernadette Protti; both girls were 15 years old when the . The resident drove Costas to a neighbor's house in Orinda because her parents were out for the evening. The are laws for both. Time limit is exhausted. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. After the guilty verdict, the students of Miramonte High decided Nancy was worthy of their friendship again. (Name will only be used to verify billing.). Unfulfilled dreams drive a schoolgirl to the unthinkable, envy turns best friends into lethal enemies and an infatuated teen wants her love at any cost. The Costa family settled in Hawaii, which included the mother, the fatherBeritand Kirsten's brother, Peter, after being left discouraged by the flakey judiciary. She was born in a wealthy house to her parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, and she had a brother named Peter, who grew up in the unassuming Californian suburb of Orinda. Bernadette Protti was a very sweet girl who wanted nothing more than to be Kirstens friend. Bernadette was smart but had no idea that Kirsten wouldnt be interested. But noooo.. Kirsten was a superficial bitch who thought she was to good to be friends with Bernadette. She was 16 not 6. Bernadette arrived home at around 10pm. promotional material for from Lifetime's "Death of a Cheerleader", death of a cheerleader promotional material. She took someones life even if she wasnt planning on it ( in which she knew what she was doing). 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.
I wish I could tell the Costas family how sorry I am, especially her brother who is probably still alive. It just shows that the people in the area are still as stupid, and vain, and sick and materialistic as ever. The police department hires any moron that like to go after under age females Miramonte Class of 9? Although Bernadette was well-off, as were most Orindans, she wasn't . The time she spent incarcerated is just not enough. Mysterygrandma Jul 24, 2021 at 5:55 pm. Your donation will support the student journalists of Campolindo High School's The Claw. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 and reportedly left California, and changed her name. viewed 15 April 2017, Los Angeles Times Girl, 16, Convicted in Classmates Slaying : Teen-ager Feared Victim Was Going to Tell People I Was Weird published 14 March 1985 A Killer Among Friends. The judge indicated his concern about this during sentencing, stating that he hoped the trial had served a purpose more useful than as mere entertainment. 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. 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. She still is, was, and always will be. They are so insecure, and pissed and low in their own lives they have to pass judgment on something that happened 30 years ago! Kir. Purple Haze, thank you for taking the time to to reply and to converse. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2fe401aace2b7f The knife just like the car itself was her sisters, and her sister often cut vegetable for lunch during work. Yolanda Judd Jun 28, 2020 at 5:21 pm. A rumour had been circulating since the funeral that the person responsible had attended to mourn. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. I doubt she was that mean. Unfortunately, Bernadette obviously had trouble controlling her anger and impulsivity. On 21 June 1984, Bernadette called Kirstens house via a pay phone. Poor Bernadette, after all her hard work she still isnt popular enough for her own Wikipedia page. 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. Bridget Moretti, also known as Bernadette Protti (a murderer of Kirsten Costas), is a well-known character. D.M. Brutal. People want to forget it. Curious Nov 29, 2016 at 7:54 am. It was apparently this action that had led to Kirsten calling Bernadette weird and leaving the car. Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Again, her attire told Kirsten otherwise. She was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 she left Ventura County. Kirsten. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, she and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. Orinda is totally corrupt, from top to bottom. Bernadette is the victim here, not Kristen.
Bernadette was in her second year at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Later they came crawling like little bitches asking her for forgiveness. I dont agree that Kirstens murder wasnt premeditated. It seems somewhat appropriate for the sentence to be handed down on April Fools Day: given that Bernadette had tried to plead guilty to the lesser charge, this meant the Contra Costa County had forked out tens of thousands of dollars to find out an answer they already knew. Palmer did not think that the 16 year old yearbook editor could have done such a thing. She is very likable, has a very likable . Picture 61.png /. 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. And in her eyes what she had, fell far short of what she believed others considered acceptable. viewed 15 April 2017, People.com In a Deadly Explosion of Teenage Unhappiness, One Life Is Cut Short, Another Blighted by Murder Polygraphs are foolproof, as history will attest. Kirsten had commented on the shabbiness of her equipment, and Bernadette rankled at what she saw as Kirsten passing judgement on her. Kirsten made a start towards her house, but seemed to then change her mind and started walking towards where Bernadette was parked. Why did Bernadette have that knife in her car? Kirsten would see to that, would revel in this firsthand gossip. Girls I went to High School with who were Caddy and Stuck up now say hi to me, we outgrew the High School Antics. There is just so many questions I would love to have answers to. If Kirstens friends wanted thier names told they would not of Altered them on 1980s Deadliest Decade, and changed thier Photo. I blog sometimes. Unfortunately for Bernadette, that isnt how life works. You people are as sick as ever. Also does she think about what she done still or has blocked it out of her mind, can she sleep at night knowing the hurt she put another family through also her family as well. [Protti] probably tried to kiss her and it freaked her out. She legally changed her name and moved out of California for a fresh start. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992, She was 23 years old at the time of . Speculation also arose during the trial that Bernadette had wanted something more than friendship with Kirsten, and that Kirstens spurning of her advances had led to Bernadette decision to silence her rather than suffer the ridicule of entire school population if Kirsten gossiped about her leanings. slated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm. The next day, every single female student made sure to attend school, regardless of whether they were ill or not. Bernadette Protti had been charged with first-degree murder in the June 23 slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. So no they dont want thier names exposed. I can't live if it is known. 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. Kirsten was a judgemental girl who stupidly believed money and designer clothes were important. They lived in a community where being the second best wasnt acceptable. Her parents were wealthy. She wanted to live in a home with a manicured lawn, and she also wanted to have all of the latest expensive trinkets just like the Costases, according to People. No excuse for Bernadette she was a Beast. The speculation on whether or not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. Jade Aug 27, 2022 at 10:01 am. Please still love me. http://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm The knife caught Kirsten twice in the stomach, then in her hand as Kirsten raised her arm to protect her body. [8] The police finished all interviews, ran down all leads, and came up empty. 2023 Campolindo High School along with the Acalanes Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. Costas attended Miramonte High School, where she participated in cheerleading and on the varsity swim team. So, STFU!!! Her house was larger and bigger than Kirstens. We only have opinions. Bernadette was never considered a suspect, Palmer said. Im not going to feel bad for a girl who insulted and teased another girl. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. The profile indicated the perpetrator would have been a female about the same age as Kirsten who was known to her. Orinda Native May 22, 2019 at 10:53 pm. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Bernadette Peters. The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. I wish Bernadette all the best. She asked to use the phone to call her parents. I too am really shocked that Bernadette had such a short sentence. I would worry more about yourselves, and making sure you live a decent life because it does not seem half of you even are righteous in any way!! Mats86 Oct 8, 2019 at 11:09 am. As wrong as Bernadette was to do what she did SHE Definitely, did NOT want to kiss the Greek American girl!!! Your email address will not be published. You know, I am sad for Kirstins parents. Her exact words were: My friend is acting weird and Im really scared. Would she never speak up to them and tell them or let them find out their selves and be devastated because nowadays people can find out anything if they look long enough. Your contribution will allow us to produce more issues and cover our annual website hosting costs. Its never too late for Jeanette to say, I killed someone and I have to live with that the rest of my life. The ridiculous punishment for thr most heinous crime. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. What about now, dont think shes not exposed and embarrassed. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. I feel for the Costa family. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. From what I gathered, Orinda was always judgmental. Your IP: );
I do not understand why the law thinks its just fine to spend only eight years in jail for taking away a LIFE. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The police and ambulance arrived quickly. Her mother, Elaine Protti, was a homemaker, while her father was a retired public works officer. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. With no break in the case by October 1984, authorities were relieved when an FBI profile theyd requested arrived. 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. . Two nights later, Bernadette lied to her parents about needing the car for a babysitting job. Nancy started dressing in an alternative style, and was generally unconventional. Name: Bernadette Protti Date of birth: September 20, 1968 Location: June 23, 1984 Parents: Elaine Protti (mother Sister: Virginia Protti School: Miramonte High School Famous for: The murder of Kirsten Costas in June 1984 The motive for murder: Resentment/ jealousy Status: Released Who is Bernadette Protti? Stacey has everything: looks, personality, wealthy parents, and a pack of snooty, sycophantic friends at school. It was indeed premeditated and it makes me mad that she gets to have a life when she destroyed so many others.