Anonymous Dec 17, 2019 at 9:31 pm. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. Not you people. 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!! The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . 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? Protti fled the scene before anyone had seen her. [3] It sounds like me, she replied. Now that she had her foot in the door, surely all she had to do now was simply put her hand out. She watched as the other car parked outside of Kirstens house. They made up garbage, and opinions about her too, and chased her out of the school, and city. viewed 15 April 2017, People.com In a Deadly Explosion of Teenage Unhappiness, One Life Is Cut Short, Another Blighted by Murder Girls I went to High School with who were Caddy and Stuck up now say hi to me, we outgrew the High School Antics. Kirsten would of Outgrown her ways and probaly she and Bernadette would of been Civil to one another today. Anonymous Feb 7, 2019 at 8:54 pm. She was born into a devout catholic family, the youngest of six children. She was too afraid to answer the door and only came out when she heard the ambulance, Palmer said. Why are people so dumbfounded that Bernadette got 9 years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kirsten_Costas I doubt she was that mean. D.M. 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. I feel tremendous sympathy for her brother who lost his only sibling. No. Sure Bernadette had fit the description, right down to the Pinto. Bernadette wanted to befriend her, and Kirstin was not interested. protti.The sidereal bernadette protti she did parents cigar-shaped grey-green steeply . Bernadette was sure that once Kristen was her friend, success would follow. Brutal. It was on a ski trip that Bernadette became the most keenly aware that she had not been truly accepted despite her inclusion as a Bobbie. = It was a crime of passion!!!! And he is right. 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. She was ordered to remain in custody on a murder charge, said Deputy. Bernadette was paroled from the California Youth Authority at the ripe old age of 23. I dont get why she only got 7 years. Miramonte was the only high school in the town, and a microcosm of the social world to the kids of Orinda. After that determination was made, she said, "Do I have to go back to Miramonte [High School]? Life hacker. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Bernadette Peters. Sure, Miramonte is competitive but all the excuse making for Bernadette is ridiculous. There is something wrong with your community! Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 - June 23, 1984) was. There are idiots who are looking her up trying to find her online, and writing nasty notes about her. 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. They are theories that people who have some screws missing post!! 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. 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. Please reload CAPTCHA. Kirsten backed up, yelling at Bernadette to go away. Your email address will not be published. I wouldnt accept their apologies after running me out of town. Incidentally, if you type Bernadettes name into Wikipedia, you are automatically directed to Kirsten Costas page. Kirsten was Cocky and Arrogant but she wasnt a Bully. Elaine obliged, pulling out her bible and setting her stop watch for 30 minutes. Bernadette was quiet the whole time, Palmer recalled. Part 2: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985/2 I choose the side of forgiveness just like God tells us to do. 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. I think it is safe to say that anyone can see, that the motivation would be, that Kristen would tell people what Bernadette did. There are laws for both. Bibi Lee Feb 8, 2016 at 11:21 pm. Bernadette idolised Kirsten because of the apparent ease with which she seemed to traverse the social minefield. She needs mental help! The police department hires any moron that like to go after under age females Miramonte Class of 9? Even if so, no right to take her life. After the guilty verdict, the students of Miramonte High decided Nancy was worthy of their friendship again. Consumed by guilt, she writes a letter to her parents before leaving the family home and surrendering herself to the police. When Costas could not reach her parents by telephone, Alex Arnold drove her home, noticing that a pinto- Protti family's car-was following them. I think something had already snapped in Jeannette and she was going to kill Kisten if she didnt agree to be her friend. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. My friend lived about 4 houses away. And besides that, shed passed a polygraph. Kellie Martin plays the murderer "Angela", and she alone makes the movie well worth watching. On the 1st of April 1985, Bernadette Protti was found guilty of second-degree murder and was incarcerated for 9 years. I do not think anything has changed but perhaps more [competition] and stress, Palmer said. .hide-if-no-js { Bernadette wasnt a lesbian and the crime definitely wasnt premeditated. Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. They were both accepted into the Bob-O-Links, a volunteer group with a core purpose of fundraising for a local rehabilitation unit. I dont believe she told the whole truth in her confession, she seemed to be more worried about herself and what people would think, even after she took someones life. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Bernadette Protti had been charged with first-degree murder in the June 23 slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. If she would of left Kirsten alone knowing Kirsten didnt want to be bothered by her, things would of been different. Your donation will support the student journalists of Campolindo High School's The Claw. Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. How could she deal with the 6 months that no one knew who did it, deep mental issues. Get real! 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 I remember a perverted misfit who killed a pregnant woman (after telling a lie to get into her house) getting out of prison after only 18 years. an American high school student that was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette. 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. Reality Apr 6, 2019 at 1:45 am. ' Palmer said. Dont think so, Like I said, everyone would of grown up( including Kirsten) and it would of blown over long before now, and Bernadette would of been able to last it out. Bernadette refused to plead to premeditation and the trial to prove whether a 16-year-old teen knew she was going to murder her fellow Bobbie went ahead in March 1985. New York Times 16-Year-Old is Held in Killing published 17 December 1984 display: none !important; Bernadette wasnt poor at all. Anonymous Dec 13, 2019 at 12:52 pm. 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. This is the true story of 15-year old Kirsten Costas who was stabbed to death by a classmate, Bernadette Protti, on June 23, 1984. He told me his mom heard the shrieks from Kirsten as she staggered across the street tot he Hill residence, where she collapsed and died upon opening of the front door. But the hours passed, and nothing. By the end of summer break in September 1984, Nancy had transferred to another school. Elle est ne le 23 juillet 1968 et est dcde le 23 juin 1984. Bern is a Sociopath and always will be. I thought that she was going to tell everybody at school that I was really weird, Protti claimed during trial. Upon arrival, Costas learned firsthand that the dinner was an elaborate lie Protti came up with. Unfortunately Kirsten instead decided to reject Bernadette and Bernadette snapped. 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. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. 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. [3] . The speculation on whether or not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. Wrong, she was going to kill kirsten if she didnt agree. No one except for Kristen, Bernadette and God himself were there and knows what happened. The ruse worked and soon she drove up to Kirstens house and honked the horn. She was born into a devout catholic family, the youngest of six children. Before Prottis involvement was discovered by authorities, Palmers daughter claimed she thought Protti did it. Last week we lost a very Dear and important person. Kirsten Marina Costas, une lycenne de aux tats-Unis, est dcde le 23 juillet 1968. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. So comfortable that when she was interviewed three days after the murder, the police intimated to Nancy that her fellow classmates were pointing to her as the prime suspect. She was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 she left Ventura County. Bernadette had been there. Bernadette had enough friends, and was Popular enough that she didnt need Kirsten, so it would of been best she left her alone. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. promotional material for from Lifetime's "Death of a Cheerleader", death of a cheerleader promotional material. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Your IP: In the end she will answer to GOD regardless. She murdered an innocent person She should have gotten a life sentence. Her exact words were: My friend is acting weird and Im really scared. Please reload CAPTCHA. Well Bernadette took a life, Kirsten was Stuck up, but no Bully at all. However, those who knew Bernadette would later state that she would absolutely have accepted marijuana if she thought it would increase her social credibility. me May 5, 2016 at 10:28 am. I just really have always wanted to know what getting weird meant. The knife just like the car itself was her sisters, and her sister often cut vegetable for lunch during work. 2 talking about this. I would rather die," according to CNN. Suse Feb 11, 2019 at 1:11 am. Bernadette did not give her name during this call, only saying that it was to be a secret known only to the Bobbies. Costas attended Miramonte High School, where she participated in cheerleading and on the varsity swim team. 3. Kirsten had been a member of the yearbook committee and a cheerleader. 28 min; APR 16, 2021; SUMP COFFEE / HUGH MOTTRAM BROOKS [Protti] probably tried to kiss her and it freaked her out. The next morning Elaine apologised for not being available the night before. The comment above should be ignored. Bridget Moretti is famous as Bernadette Protti, a killer of Kirsten Costas. The accused, Bernadette Protti of Orinda, held her mother's hand throughout a hearing Friday in Juvenile Court here. Besides, Kristen was an American high school student killed by her classmate Bernadette Protti in June 1984. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. Curious Nov 29, 2016 at 7:54 am. The FBI man thinks I did it. But the plea was rejected. Protti had volunteered to drive her. Whatever the truth, Kirsten screamed at her that she was being weird. She was released from her incarceration at age 25. Parents Know Their Children: Downplayed with Angela's parents. 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. Her parents were wealthy. But those hours had happened and by 11pm, Kirsten was pronounced dead. LOL How stupid it is to even suggest that! Brittfromseattle Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 am, Anonymous Aug 5, 2016 at 10:56 am. P.S. Well, if shes now married with several children, she probably isnt gay and never was. She didnt care about the consequences morally. If you lived in Orinda, there was competition to be the best. 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. May she rest in peace. Bernadette saw her carefully cultivated outward persona crumbling with every passing mile as the two cars returned to Orinda city limits. (Name will only be used to verify billing.). 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. Protti was tried as a juvenile. [1] [2] Background [ edit] 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. Yes it is ridiculous making excuses for Bernadette. 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. Peter et Kirsten Costas ont tous deux grandi Orinda, en Californie. She still is, was, and always will be. Mats86 Oct 8, 2019 at 11:09 am. Martin has returned for the new Lifetime remake, this time as an FBI agent investigating the murder, according to the Daily Herald, a Chicago-based outlet. She was sure that Kirsten would have told the police what had happened before they even had time to show their badges. What was running through their minds and thoughts. 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. None of this is normal behavior. Kirsten made a start towards her house, but seemed to then change her mind and started walking towards where Bernadette was parked. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Kirstens parents argued that no ones cutting up tomatoes with a knife thats almost half a metre long. 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. 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. Bernadette followed in her Pinto, dejected and angry that her plan to win over Kirsten one last time had failed. [8] After the murder, the Costas family moved to Hawaii. 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. What a horrible person. It was not jealously! Her reasons for doing it are just not normal behavior. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g61Ud0qeE, Bernadette Protti documentary Or any teen girl period. Although Bernadette was also well off, like most people in Orinda, she was not happy with her family. Nancy started dressing in an alternative style, and was generally unconventional. 2023 Campolindo High School along with the Acalanes Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. 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. En juin 1984, Bernadette Protti, une camarade de classe, lui a tir dessus et l'a tue. In response, Bernadette started stabbing. Kir. She and her mother even went for a lovely late evening walk. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. I personally would ignore the 2 comments above me which are obviously written by two tarts who probably themselves seem to be going daft, According to many, Kirstin was not exactly a sweet, cuddly bear. With no break in the case by October 1984, authorities were relieved when an FBI profile theyd requested arrived. Me Mar 14, 2016 at 9:14 am. Bernadette didnt want Kirsten to expose and embarrass her? 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. A tragedy. She took someones life even if she wasnt planning on it ( in which she knew what she was doing). Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. . You all need to get your shit together, and move on with your lives. According to Los Angeles Times, the 16-year-old created a false invitation to trick Costas into attending a Bob-O-Links dinner, a volunteer group at the Miramonte High School. Kirsten would see to that, would revel in this firsthand gossip. slated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. Although Bernadette was well-off, as were most Orindans, she wasn't . They made a few movies about it. 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? Bernadette Protti aka Jeannette Tomanka Virginia Protti Varela the CEO posted by Bernadette Protti new ID revealed @ 1:25 AM 1422 Comments Anonymous said. But would I go kill a person for taking all the stuff i wanted even if I ever tried hard? The FBI kept interviewing her and got suspicious and she realized they were closing in on her, Palmer said. She was self absorbed and full of Confidence. This event was immortalised in the movie Death of a Cheerleader, a retelling of the crime sympathetic to Bernadettes point of view that unfortunately comes off as a victim-blaming exercise. Another girl, Nancy Kane, had also attended. Captive Humans: True Crime Cases of People Held Captive - click image, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade S01E03 The Cheerleader Murder. Bernadette was furious and resentful that she was passed over for cheerleading or the yearbook committee in addition to being envious of Kirsten's well-known life. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, current military or military veteran status; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or special populations.
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