How so? Bernadette should of gotten 25 to life for that Crime. Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. The Homecoming Court was as popular (if not more) popular than Kirsten. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. Bernadette was kind to. 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). Kirsten was a cute sweet looking little thing. Angela Delvecchio now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and kid. 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? So she could never uplift Bernadette at all. Kirstens family and Berns family were both Well off, Bern lived in a Richer part. She was skinny. Being disgusted that the murderer allowed two innocent girls to be accused of the murder? I knew there were girls who didnt like Kirsten not sure why, we all cant get along with everybody. You Mats that knows Kirsten, why was she so Mean? Im sure you knew them all. But it wasnt a big fallout, just words between them.. Karen, where are you? Bernadette chased her. 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. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. I think NOT! Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. Im still scrolling through your crazed obsession. I hear Kirsten was a Sweet Adorable girl, and I heard she was a Bully. Using friends names there, they altered her friends names for Privacy rights. People who are spouting off on Kirsten are either Rejects, or friends or family of (Bernadette). Rest In Peace Kirsten. I would suggest that you should be able to distinguish between a fictional depiction and reality, but judging from your comments it is clearly beyond your capacity to do so. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? Sorry about that. Now thats just sad. Dont let that Sweet Melancholy fool anyone, she was not that unless you were in the group. So I can tell you kids in these upper class schools are not angels and theyre raised not to be by their parents, who were the same way when they were in school. The Angela Delvecchio character played by Kellie Martin is actually the opposite of Bernadette Protti - who was older, taller and blonde - while Kirsten Costas, played by Tori Spelling - was only 15, shorter and dark-haired. Bernadette was prettier. Bernadette was a Snob also. I dont even think she was there when that all went down. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. Is it respectful to suggest that Kirstens parents should have raised her better and that they are to blame for her murder? Stuck up she was, no Bully. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! And only 7 years in jail with parrole?! I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Some still get together. She just didnt think at the time and it cost a lot of people lots of problems. So think before you get that angry cause there is no turning back from it. She fit it fine and was considered to be popular in her own way. Bernadette lived in a wealthier area than Kirsten. Well said Sarah. I was happy enough at school without popularity. Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. Angela DelVecchio - Facebook Cause Bern for weeks went on and on about Kirsten to where her friends kept getting tired of hearing it. The Costases raised two children: Kirsten and her younger brother, Peter. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. Kirsten she had her moments there was a few she didnt like, as I said, it was ones that no one else liked. Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. I cant stand snobby bitches who put others down and bully them. Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. And she killed her because she was jealous and that she would have been humiliuated if Kirsten told people at school that she was admiring her. 86ers you want to forgive thats up to you, it would be nice if something could be worked out and you all could go back to the wya things were and not are. Shes grown up a lot and isnt the same teen girl she use to be. We didnt want to associate with them, cause we didnt want to get in trouble We got good grades and did what we were suppose to, our way of (having fun) and Choices were different than theirs. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. (Yes at times) Kirsten teased Bernadette, but they were still mutually acquainted Bernadette never could figure out why she thought she was a Bullied failure. Whoever DD is of Kirsten and them didnt like her, its cause she probably acted (Weird) around them. A few left our school, one who went out with a lot of football players getting wasted, she was demonized badly also. They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. I believe she made a fool out of herself begging and crying to Kirsten about how she feels no one likes her ( which wasnt the true case then) and was kept repeatedly begging to Kirsten to be her (friend) and made a complete fool out of herself and it just freaked Kirsten out and scared her. In the spring of 1984, Kirsten had been asked to join the Bob-o-links, or Bobbies, an elite sorority-like organization of thirty to thirty-five of the best looking, most popular girls in school. It was full of middle class and upper- middle class families. I attended school in New York City and there are nothing but cliques. And she still got a second chance at life. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. If it was your child that was murdered for some idiotic reasonsIm sure your perspective would change. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. No reason for Murder cause someone is what you arent, or ever will be. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. . You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? She can kick that ball to the moon. I feel if it was true bullying she would be afraid to be near Kirsten and these people who call Kirsten a snot and said she was a Bully and deserved it, Karens right youre the Bullies cause you know Zilch about any of this. One person said Missy was mean and a bully and she bullied them bad well that person and you are the same, Justifying Murder cause someone was mean, or Stuck up. RELATED: 10 Best High School Movies Of All Time (Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes). Karen I believe on that fateful night In The car Bernadette was pushing a friendship was was adamant and persistent about it. Alexander and Mary Jane Arnold, who live in Moraga, had been playing cribbage with neighbors. Thats my belief. Those girls wouldnt allow you in their groups in classes, they would exclude you as an earlier article stood. Admin Garret. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. It couldve been anyone, but kristen was the last one to get into the bobbies so she stood out. Mats Above a girl is dead, as a result from the girl who had a Sweet Melancholy. Most of the Bobbies were Snooty. If Bernadette was so Sweet would of never murdered. People make their own reputation and choices in life whether they are bad or good. Do I think it was premeditated. If they want it known they will come forth themselves and tell it or contact you. Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later in 1992 on parole at the age of 23. This whole story is just disgusting. . Art became an executive with the 3M Corporation, and Berit stayed home, looking after the kids and the house. You the one telling about the Bullied girls who were accused of the Crime. Also people dont want to be around someone who makes a butt out of themselves and acts like an idiot, its to embarrassing. Why are you victim shaming ? The film is not a documentary but a fictional account of what happened, therefore the creators (writer Dan Bronson and director William A. Graham), although keeping the California setting, changed Kirsten Costas's name to Stacy Lockwood, played by Tori Spelling, and changed Bernadette Protti's name to Angela Delvecchio, who was played by Kellie Martin. But who among her friends - or should we say frenemies - would do just about anything - even kill - for a taste of Stacey's popularity? LOL. Executive Director @ Non-Profit Agency. Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. And yes Bernadette has enough problems, and theres Virus out there Worldwide that is killing people all over, and Rioters rioting in streets keeping the Virus alive, that is what the World needs to focus on today. 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. I am really stunned that she only spent 8 years in jail. In addition to joining the Bobbies, Kirsten was a member of the varsity swim team. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. Commuting time shrinks to twenty-five minutes in a BMW, the most popular car at Miramonte High School, where students scores are consistently among the highest on Californias state achievement tests. [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. I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. Everyone loved my friends because they were funny and not rich. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. You are full of it. Berit and Bob Costas live in Hawaii. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. Kirsten May of been just like that, I couldnt tell you thats true. Knowing that the Protti family is no longer poor, I hope they didnt benefit financially from this film! She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. Even Bernadette was to I bet. Shes on the East Coast last I heard, I hear shes fine health wise, and some say she wasnt feeling well awhile back, not sure why, shes mellowed out a lot through the years. You obviously are very contradicting since from gathering what the Hollywood movie has told you if Kirsten was truly a witch, then, Bernadette was a bigger idiot since she wanted to befriend such a person to begin with. She only had Certain friends. To bad she did cause Im sure she would of grown out of her ways and be a positive influence in someones life today even. Regardless no one deserves to die like that. I read alot om her to. I still have nightmares of many girlfriends ignoring me, making fun of me and being just vicious. [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. I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. University of Michigan School of Nursing. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. Kirsten liked almost everybody. I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. Angela Delvecchio in NY - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages 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. She let it be known. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. Lot of weirdos on this thread. Kirsten didnt like some of those people cause they rubbed her the wrong way and acted Stupid around her, she definately wasnt down with Stupidity. Sad. Or someone who stares at you constantly, you got a problem doing that. Those bullied girls like I said were loose or cussed and smoked and (dressed roughly).. Is she really sick, (or is this just something they came up with).? She and her BFF were both Odd. So whoever said Kirsten was mean, and was a B I cant picture that, I didnt know her very well either, we all have a mean side, I never seen it in her. Joey dated Angela Delvecchio before the series began. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. The caller identified herself as a Bobbie, and told Berit she knew Kirsten was away until the weekend, but asked if she would be able to attend an initiation dinner for new Bobbies that Saturday night. Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. For murder! I got the impression they were both Stuckup ( Bernadette and Kirsten) they were friends to. We used to say Kirsten had everything, says one classmate. Orinda was not Beverly Hills. Dont matter if the girl bullied her. Giving our McDonalds name Dont prove you know them. Thats a different situation, no one liked those other kids as well. Angela Delvecchio : Monica, just let it go. Im sure at Reunions they are. It doesnt matter why and there are no excuses to take another persons life unless its to protect your own or your families . Who knows what was true or not. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. 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 did have the cutest clothes of all time and knew it. If it was national news, I missed it. She apparently moved again and left the medical field, probably because her real name and location was outed by amateur internet detectives. The alternate title for this psychological thriller is Death of a Cheerleader (which is, perhaps, more to the point and more of a draw for those viewers still bitter because they never made the squad). Find out more here. I think Kirsten probably threatened to tell everybody their bizarre conversation in the car that night. On the other hand, no one suspected that the perpetrator was a local of Northern California who made their home in an Orinda suburb. I clearly remember hearing about the shocking murder a frightening mystery that colored every day and night in Orinda until an arrest was made. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. She looks like she would have lit up a room. Wouldnt she have something smaller, like a paring knife? I think she made a pass and got rejected. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. People need others not bullying. Kirsten was so adorable. This is Berns BFF or her Sister or Bern herself, no one else would go to such extend to call a dead girl names. Secondly, if you actually did your research on the true case, and not some Hollywood movie who portrayed supposedly Kirsten, who was of Greek American heritage a blond, and Bernadette, who was the real blond, a brunette. 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. Kirsten fell and sprang up again. They werent socially accepted on account of the choices they made.. Berns BFF chose to support her( that set her apart) In Orinda if you act like a Bad A.. you wont be accepted. Me! The day after the murder in June 1984, rumors had already spread at the tennis courts, down oak-shaded lanes and at poolside. However, Angela's confirmation is presided over by a priestrather than a bishop, and the priest at Stacy's funeral iswearing green vestments (which are for ordinary days) instead ofwhite, and the casket is draped with a white pall, not purple. Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. She got a short sentence because she was tried as a minor. 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. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. She didnt like their ways mostly. Kids no one wants to be around, play alone at recess, those are the kind we avoided. . Good luck dear. Honestly! Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. How? Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. 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. Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. Her self esteem was riding on Kirstens approval! But I will feel honored at the same timebut I still would have been weirded out. Despite how shes best known, and though she officially had a place on the squad for the upcoming school year, her life was ended before she ever got to cheer for the MHS team. Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. Word was that girls were safe because raping a girl is irresponsible and could get them fired because girls could get pregnant and priest need to bring money in, not pay out for 18 years. The guys did reject her, and that insensed her inferiorityand self esteem. Angela Delvecchio Death Of A Cheerleader - Blogger She was friendly and outgoing. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. Angela is shown to wear a white shirt, a blue vest and a blue skirt with brown hair. I heard they ran Several girls out not just them, they Demonized one to where she had to Leave portraying her as a Tramp over some guys. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad.

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