Kirsten loved playing Nancy Drew, she and her friends were crazy, I would tell them, I got to put up with you guys today. the fact is bullying had nothing to do with it she was a sick and twisted individual and still is! The rumours were so intense that her mother prevented her from taking a lie detector test and transferred her from the learning institution. So no she is a Psychopath. Girls in Jr high and high School can be Brutal. I cant stand snobby bitches who put others down and bully them. As you have likely seen from Bernadette Protti's documentary, Kirsten Costas was murdered with a butcher knife out of jealousy by Bernadette Protti. Oakland Tribune Wednesday, September 5, 1984, Oakland Tribune Saturday, October 6, 1984. My friend was a friend of hers. Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. 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. We had our own group, and we didnt really talk much to them, (other than hello) Some of those kids there that were misfits, hate to tell you, some of them werent Angels They dressed rough and acted (Bad) and cussed. Kirsten is forever missed. Youre either Bernadette or her Sister, or a Close friend like Berns BFF. Bernadette Protti is believed to have changed her name, gotten married (causing her last name to change again), and became a nurse and medical journal author in suburban Dallas (Grapevine TX). Its not about them, its all about Kirsten who,was,robbed of her life, and robbed from her family. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. Knowing you though youll never have the character or the balls to do this and that was the reason you arent in whatever popular grip you killed to try to get into. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)? She once told Kirsten to shut up in biology and thats why everyone thought shed done it. Well 1st off Kirstens home on Orchard Rd was nice, but no Mansion like the Movie portrays a nice Ranchstyle home. Kirsten was just like any other girl who had to go to that snobby school. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. However, she did not deserve to die. The officers all ran unopposed save for the position of junior class Treasurer. However, things got weird when Kirsten realized that Bernadette's invitation was of a second-hand nature, and she wouldn't want to go to a party where she wasn't invited first-hand. School is what you make of it, bullying goes on all the time no reason to Murder over that, Kirsten would of grown out of it by now even if she was a bully. In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. You will be startled by how the events unfolded on that fateful day. Bernadette is Sick. (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. Your lack of self awareness is both amusing and perplexing. Kristen had it well deserved. Kirsten was well liked and cared. Is it so hard to do without hurt someone? She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. Its in a teen girls blood to be Caddy and mean its just normal, but that dont give anyone the right to take someone elses life. I admit that 7 years was a bit brief but thats how it is when youre underage. Not true, you said you knew Bernadette and Kirsten both! Player, 2004. 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. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? I certainly dont condone murder under any circumstances even if someone is being bullied but I certainly think it is a terrible thing to actually do a movie that is based on true events without any detail to the accuracy of the characters. Well youre bullying Kirsten( as Karen said) a dead girl who cant defend herself, that you know nothing about That movie was one sided. 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! Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Donnah Winger murder case: What happened to convict Mark Winger? her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. She was released the following year. What are you going to tell the press? was the first question she asked during the confession, followed by another: Do I go to juvenile hall or do I go back to Miramonte? Her fears of Miramonte were greater. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? The girl with the football players heard she was ran out on her ear and laughed out of there to. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. Kristens parents are right the story as told doesnt make any sense. Protti, 16, was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday for stabbing to death last June her popular classmate, Kirsten Costas, 15, a varsity swimmer and cheerleader. There was this one girl that was so jealous of me, that she spread lies about me to her sorority friends and kept me from pledging her sorority. Nothing exotic on the photos Ive seen. If we all got along with everyone then it would be boring. Theyre not looking forward to seeing her. What are you talking about?? It wasnt so much how you dressed, or how much money your family had, it was on how you acted.. Our Gymn Teacher was impressed on how a lot of us girls got along, only time we bickered is when we played Soccer We were a family.. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. Everyone knew the killer had been apprehended, but no one knew who it was. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. No, there is good and bad in every person, just the people are guilty for not seeing the reasons that cause that kind of things. Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Kenya, Kiambu Woman Dies, Leaves Behind Unfinished House Kenyans were Building Her, Linet Toto's Dowry: 7 Delectable Photos from MP's Negotiation Ceremony, Little Girl Begs Man on the Road for Money, Video Surprises Many, Chris Brown Throws Female Fan's Phone into Crowd after Sensual Dance on Stage, Pastor Ng'ang'a, Wife Loise Pay Tribute to Home He Grew up In, 100+ art captions, quotes and comments for a drawing on Instagram, 50+ famous Ethiopian proverbs about love, life, and education, 50+ dope captions for Instagram for boys and girls in 2021, Bolt Food courier registration: requirements, salary, contacts, What happened to Lil' Charles from Sweetie Pies? She only had certain friends. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! You are lying. Kirsten went to strangers, wanting to be dropped off home. I think Kristen called Bernadette out on being a lesbian. It stayed with me for many years, not as bad as it did, but it did for a long time. See how the most famous actresses of the 50s & 60s used Lustre-Creme shampoo, Gene Wilder talks writing & acting, movies & stardom, and working with Mel Brooks, See amazing pictures of elegant old Pasadena, California, from the days before cars, Vintage Tupperware: See 100+ retro plastic container styles, from the 50s to the 80s, How do you use a rotary phone? 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. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety. On April 1, the first hot day of spring, while kids throughout Orinda were signing up for Meadow Pools summer swim team, Bernadette Protti was sentenced. Naturally, you might be wondering about where Bernadette Protti is currently. I was wondering why she was so pro-Bernadette. Karen, keep repeating the same Comment over and Although Kirsten was surprised to find out that it wasn't one of her friends as expected, she obliged and got into the car. She clearly wasnt happy with them and their old, unfashionable selves either, adding that they didnt give her, their 6th child, the attention she so desperately wanted. Was Bernadette fragile when her behaviour was reported to not have changed after Kirstens murder? Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. Bernadettes own parents turned her in. On the other hand, Bernadette informed her parents that she had a babysitting job that day. Kirsten made some comment about them, and it just seemed like everyone else was thinking that, but she was the only one who would come out and say it., MORE:Lip Smackers from Bonne Bell: The super trendy vintage lip balm from the 70s & 80s, Bernadette admitted she had made the phone call setting up a meeting with Kirsten. Bernadette fit in fine and lived in a lovely area. The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. Kirsten is the true victim in this case. Everyone talked a bunch of crap about each other, including Bernadette who was just as rude and mean as any other girl there. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? No one wanted an absence to be confused with an arrest. You cant force somebody to be friends with you. Bernadette and Kirsten were friends supposedly. 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. This will always be a tragic story that will never be forgotten, I certainly never wanted that to happen to Kirsten or anyone,she was a daughter, sister and friend to many. Bernadette may not of paid her dues in the Justice system, shes paid for it online with her haters harassing her and outing her constantly, and her hometown community hated her and still does. Im sure today Ms. Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast could still be the life of the Party if they wanted to be. Absolutely not. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. Who can walk a straight line and never say one un kind word ever, w all make mistakes, and most teen girls do get Caddy at times thats just Normal, but we outgrow it. Her self esteem was riding on Kirstens approval! i remember always thinking that Bs case would had been much different today. She stuck to her story initially, but when Hilley described the psychological profile of the suspect in the case which showed, among other things, that the killer would have little remorse for her crime, Bernadette said, It sounds like me.. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Yes. I never thought she would go as far as murder. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car park at night and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for Kirsten. Many people know about Bernadette's infamous story, but what about her personality? But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. Now thats just sad. Your point is irrelevant and has absolutely nothing to do with the case. With this Virus, and now George Floyd, ( and the Riotings all over) Im deeply surprised people still are discussing Bernadette Protti on here, and other sites. First published on November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM. One thing is for certain, Bernadette has not had any serious run-ins with the law since her release from prison. Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette before the murder.So Kirsten made a few comments. Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. Some by the time theyre 18 depends on the maturity level theyre at. Too bad Bernadette WAS a pathetic psychopathic freak. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. Youre no better than Bernadette haters as well. I hear she suffers from depression to. We all had enemies and faults and all teen girls are Caddy and mean at some point, no reason to die, they outgrow it in adulthood, most do anyways, some never do. A sane or fragile person would not have been able to endure being confronted with so much pain that they were responsible for, yet Bernadette could and did. So RuPaul,Kelly and Sarah, you all need to get facts before you say Kirsten got what she deserved. She is no longer in jail today and is leading her private life. Bernadette had plenty of other friends, she was in that group, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, if she would of left her alone, eventually they may of became friends, no she couldnt wait, wanted it all right now and pushed and forced her way into it.