The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . Sure Bernadette had fit the description, right down to the Pinto. 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. Kirsten struggled in math class and even the teacher would roll his eyes at questions she asked. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. I just wish Bernadette would come clean and public about it all. FUCK HER!!! Bernadette Protti had been charged with first-degree murder in the June 23 slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. if ( notice ) I thought that she was going to tell everybody at school that I was really weird, Protti claimed during trial. Alexander returned to the scene and was spoken to by police. I dont feel like shes been adequately punished., Protti was charged with second-degree murder. Yolanda Judd Jun 28, 2020 at 5:21 pm. We only have opinions. Hooray for Nancy. There are laws for both. Bernadette was in her second year at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. People get more time for getting caught with marijuana. 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. Not that it matters, but Jeannette doesnt have several children as the poster above has written. Moretti killed Kirsten Costas, a friend of hers. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! }. . Her mother also refused to allow Nancy to take the lie detector test. We cant all get along. Peter et Kirsten Costas ont tous deux eu Orinda, en Californie, comme maison d'enfance. Anonymous Dec 13, 2019 at 12:47 pm. I would rather die," according to CNN. If all Snooty teen girls were to die, then majority of them would never reach adulthood. Bernadette served her time and was released. Bernadette Peters. Had this been the child, sister, brother, mother, father, anyone else that you hold dear to your heart, or even you, yourself, that committed such a horrible act like Bernadette did then I am sure some of you would want forgiveness. Bernadette went to school. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Elaine, who was studying the Bible, set her kitchen timer and resumed reading. ' Palmer said. Now a mother of two and wife to my beloved husband. Idiots!!! The police had assumed that the killer would have crumbled within minutes of interrogation, which suggested that none of them ever parented a teenage girl. If you lived in Orinda, there was competition to be the best. At the Costas home, Arnold, sitting in his car, saw Protti attack Costas. Did you know Kirsten.? Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. 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. Orinda Native youre right, I didnt know Kirsten, but had a friend whose friend knew her, said she was Stuck up, but no Bully and didnt deserve to be murdered. Kirsten would see to that, would revel in this firsthand gossip. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. Besides, Kristen was an American high school student killed by her classmate Bernadette Protti in June 1984. I choose the side of forgiveness just like God tells us to do. As for Bernadette Protti's age, she is 53 years old. 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. Ive heard no one state any legal issues that Bernadette has been in since that fateful night. Now that she had her foot in the door, surely all she had to do now was simply put her hand out. 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 thought after 30 years you people who were her age would have matured already. Kellie Martin plays the murderer "Angela", and she alone makes the movie well worth watching. None of you still know why. Unlike her classmate, Bernadette came from an overtaxed family, the youngest of six children. According to Bernadette, they sat in the car for 40 minutes, with Kirsten offering her marijuana. 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. A tragedy. 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. And I believe had children, not sure how many to be exact. Also this movie is basically saying feel sorry for the girl who did MURDERED another girl ( in my opinion). In another article by Haeseler, he wrote, unanswered to the end was what provoked Protti to stab Costas to death after luring her to a bogus sorority initiation dinner.. Kate Ginley is a sophomore and the opinion editor for La Puma. I can't live if it is known. 2023 Campolindo High School along with the Acalanes Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. She waited for the knock at the door, the ride in the back of a police cruiser, the good cop/bad cop interrogation. Bernadette was allowed to leave at that point; she told the FBI agent she wanted time to think. Why did Bernadette have that knife in her car? The rolling stone article was a complete fabrication. If anything, from other peoples accounts. It is about time to take a sniff of your asses, because, it definitely smells like full bullshit! LOL How stupid it is to even suggest that! The knife caught Kirsten twice in the stomach, then in her hand as Kirsten raised her arm to protect her body. Sharon Palmers daughter was a lot like Kirsten a funny person and Confident, and likeable. I almost hate movies because it takes away from the facts of what really happened. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. Their whereabouts in the year 2022 are not known. Bibi Lee Feb 8, 2016 at 11:21 pm. She still is, was, and always will be. var notice = document.getElementById("cptch_time_limit_notice_28"); Kirstens parents argued that no ones cutting up tomatoes with a knife thats almost half a metre long. Why are people so dumbfounded that Bernadette got 9 years. Protti fled the scene before anyone had seen her. [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. Time limit is exhausted. According to The Los Angeles Times, Protti was sentenced to a juvenile prison for 7 years. If the prosecution accepted this, it would save the county a lot of money that they could then spend on more important things. Besides her crime, there isn't much about her online. We do grow out of it some in our late teens and 20 s but still have moments, but not as bad. setTimeout( Finally, that quick phone call was made to the Weems family. 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?!? 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. 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. But noooo.. Kirsten was a superficial bitch who thought she was to good to be friends with Bernadette. She hugged people, wasnt exclusive and liked everyone, Palmer said. By all accounts, 16-year-old. Especially when you served the punishment that the courts deemed appropriate for you. Karen Severson and Laura Doyle were friends with Missy Avila since grade school, but as they grow older, Missy blossoms into a . All claiming they were sorry, they didnt know. Please still love me. 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. Unfortunately for Bernadette, that isnt how life works. Kirsten was a judgemental girl who stupidly believed money and designer clothes were important. People change and grow up, get jobs,families and have Children to raise and even Grandkids, so we dont have the time for the High School Drama anymore. Kirstens was a Ranch type home. What a bitter pill to swallow. The news spread rapidly throughout the community that someone had been arrested for Kirstens murder. She didnt care about the consequences morally. The police interviewed all Kirstens associates, including all members of the Bob-O-Links. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kirsten_Costas Mysterygrandma Jul 24, 2021 at 5:55 pm. Along with Kirsten, Bernadette Protti went to Miramonte High School. Your brain might not be fully developed until age 25, but sadly I dont believe that a shitty personality at 15 will suddenly become a kind personality at 25. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. As wrong as Bernadette was to do what she did SHE Definitely, did NOT want to kiss the Greek American girl!!! She collapsed on the ground as the door opened. (function( timeout ) { Reality Apr 6, 2019 at 1:45 am. Time limit is exhausted. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! She was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 she left Ventura County. Protti had been jealous of Costas, who was the daughter of affluent parents and very popular at Miramonte High School. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Bernadette faced a sentence of 9 years for second-degree murder charges. Palmer disagrees. What a horrible person. Bernadette took her life. She was born into a devout catholic family, the youngest of six children. I suppose her bristly exterior some described her as not nice was likely a way to protect herself socially, since she likely didnt have a ton of self confidence (in math, anyways). Hear about the real crime that Alexey's favorite Lifetime movie is based off, as well as a tasting from a delightful coffee birthday gift! She was more ashamed of what she did than killing Kirsten, Palmer said. Mar 19, 2019 at 2:42 pm. Bernadette Prottis home life was just fine, by all accounts. Please dont say how could you or why because I don t understand this and I dont know why. I think something had already snapped in Jeannette and she was going to kill Kisten if she didnt agree to be her friend. It was like the past couple of hours hadnt even happened. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Nancy started dressing in an alternative style, and was generally unconventional. Formerly known as Bernadette Protti. Guys are kind of, girls are worse. The Costa family settled in Hawaii, which included the mother, the fatherBeritand Kirsten's brother, Peter, after being left discouraged by the flakey judiciary. This is all old news and ancient history. What happened in that car to cause Kirsten to leave? Costas went to. Additionally, the Bernadette character was portrayed as sweet and innocent, while a sexy twenty-something Tori Spelling played the part of the 15 year old Kirsten. 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. As such, Bernadette and Kirsten were often vying for places within the same teams. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Alexander offered to drive her home. It was apparently this action that had led to Kirsten calling Bernadette weird and leaving the car. Bernadette didnt want Kirsten to expose and embarrass her? Bernadette was a minor and the judge gave a sentence that he/she, at the time, saw fit for a minor who just made a bad decision on that horrible night. Kirsten probably got weirded our when bernadette told her how she felt and kirsten got out of the car! Kirsten said she was out with a friend, but that her friend had gotten weird on her. I was at a party up on Overhill Road with my parents and I remember hearing sirens blaring for what seemed like an hour. And thus, a red herring was born. Yes, she couldve punched her or just avoid Kirsten the next day at school but Bernadette didnt want to be embarrassed and thats why she did it. Our new series "With Friends Like These" I detail cases where friends turn upon friends - and become deadly. So sad for all. 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. Housewife and DIY mommy blogger! The 2014 film Mean Girl Murderer Case, depicts two girls who kill a friend when they fear she knows about their lesbian relationship. Your IP: Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. 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. viewed 15 April 2017 You know, I am sad for Kirstins parents. Kirsten Costas reminds stabs to death classmate Bernadette Protti. Unconventionality was scary to mainstream Orinda, and she was an easy target when the school population needed a scapegoat to blame for such a terrible crime. Anonymous Jan 4, 2020 at 6:45 pm. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America Nancy had once been part of the group Kirsten hung with. Part 1: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985 Peter grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Amy Potter Aug 27, 2022 at 10:05 am. The profile indicated the perpetrator would have been a female about the same age as Kirsten who was known to her. She was sure that Kirsten would have told the police what had happened before they even had time to show their badges. Kirstens big ego shouldve been sufficiently stroked that night knowing someone thought she was so perfect and amazing. Picture 61.png /. People want to forget it. It was a big deal back then and wasnt accepted like it is now. 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. He asked who had stabbed her, but Kirsten was unable to speak. 32 She watched as the other car parked outside of Kirstens house. 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. She wouldnt of been so popular. She made a pass at her. 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. 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. Stacey has everything: looks, personality, wealthy parents, and a pack of snooty, sycophantic friends at school. 28 min; APR 16, 2021; SUMP COFFEE / HUGH MOTTRAM BROOKS Rivalry was reportedly a motive. 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. Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. 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. I blog sometimes. And in her eyes what she had, fell far short of what she believed others considered acceptable. Kirsten would of outgrown it long before now if she would of lived if she was a Bully or just a plain Snob. Kir. She legally changed her name and moved out of California for a fresh start. The Costas family also moved away, relocating to Alaska. It's based on the 1984 Bernadette Protti murder case in Orinda, California. On 1st April 1985, Bernadette was sentenced. Her reasons for doing it are just not normal behavior. It sounds like the premise of a Lifetime movie (and, well, it is!) Bernadette watched as Kirsten took all the success Bernadette believed. Many witnesses were called, including one of Bernadettes sisters who explained the presence of the knife as one she used to cut up vegetables in the Pinto on her lunch breaks. After the guilty verdict, the students of Miramonte High decided Nancy was worthy of their friendship again. https://ripeace.wordpress.com/tag/true-story/ Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23,whereupon she changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka and left California. viewed 15 April 2017, Wikipedia.com Murder of Kirsten Costas It took police six months to determine that Protti was the killer. Contents 1 Backstory 2 Events 3 Protti's Arrest 4 Aftermath Backstory Kirsten was the daughter of affluent parents Arthur and Berit Costas. The popular cheerleader was on her way to the fictitious dinner with Protti. Me Aug 27, 2021 at 4:18 pm. I feel deeply for the Costa family. And besides that, shed passed a polygraph. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm. In response, Bernadette started stabbing. However there was no answer when she called. 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. At home she tried to speak with her mother about what she had done, but her mother said she was tired. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. She had a habit of looking at the people around her and comparing her own life to what she saw from the outside. The speculation on whether of not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. 3. Soon after this, Bernadette put her hand up for the Year Book team, but again she was not accepted. 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. Kirsten was like a puppy. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Kirsten would likely have had no clue of the effect her words and actions were having on her fellow classmate. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. http://people.com/archive/in-a-deadly-explosion-of-teenage-unhappiness-one-life-is-cut-short-another-blighted-by-murder-vol-23-no-19/ [Protti] felt if Kirsten had told what she had done that it would be the end of her life.. The police finished all interviews, ran down all leads, and came up empty. They were both accepted into the Bob-O-Links, a volunteer group with a core purpose of fundraising for a local rehabilitation unit. Mats '86 Jun 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm. How was she to you, was she Stuck up? Seven years was not enough, Palmer said. Bernadette sat in the Pinto, unsure what to do next. But Bernadette did all of this lying to impress Kirsten, the girl whom she simultaneously hated and admired. mr. a. I dont care if Kirsten was the meanest toughest girl Bully ever, no excuse for Murder. But she had told them shed been babysitting for the Weems family. I do not think anything has changed but perhaps more [competition] and stress, Palmer said. I feel for both families no winners here. And the bullying and harassment from fellow students at Miramonte continues to this day. In the lead up to the trial, Bernadettes defence team attempted to negotiate a plea agreement to second degree murder. She writes her articles on her crazy life, including one piece on her grandmother, who is Student Perspectives: Keeping Schools Safe From Gun Violence, BSU Honors Black Culture Through Campus Activities, Welcome to 2023: Student New Years Resolutions, Its Written in the Stars: Your November Horoscope, Your email address will not be published. Anonymous Feb 7, 2019 at 8:54 pm. Your contribution will allow us to produce more issues and cover our annual website hosting costs. It also wasnt outside the realm of possibility that Kirsten refused to go to a party to which she hadnt been invited, and Bernadette responded to this by throwing a temper tantrum like a three-year-old in desperation. Time in 30s the game is over and we change who we are. However, true to form, Bernadette was not satisfied. Their names all over the Internet displayed was wrong also. Trois Costas ont . Or again are fabricating, lying, and passing judgment more then ever. 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. She asked to use the phone to call her parents. http://www.nytimes.com/1984/12/17/us/16-year-old-is-held-in-killing.html tiffany-300.jpg /. It was indeed premeditated and it makes me mad that she gets to have a life when she destroyed so many others. The knife just like the car itself was her sisters, and her sister often cut vegetable for lunch during work. 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 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. I couldnt let her tell! No. The fashion-conscious teen had noted Bernadettes track pants and faded jacket and deduced that the only party Bernadette was prepared for was a night in front of the tv with a bowl of popcorn. Later they came crawling like little bitches asking her for forgiveness. 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. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Two nights later, Bernadette lied to her parents about needing the car for a babysitting job. She needs mental help! Required fields are marked *, Student Sep 4, 2022 at 12:51 am. He described seeing a chunky teenaged girl with stringy blonde hair in track pants driving a Ford Pinto. Jeanette Tomanka Aka Bernadette Protti Age And Parents Now Jeanette Tomanka, Kirsten Costas' killer is 53 years of age in 2022. 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. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. Jade Aug 27, 2022 at 10:01 am. She was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to a maximum of seven years behind bars and was released from prison on parole in 1992 at the age of 23. D.M. Before Prottis involvement was discovered by authorities, Palmers daughter claimed she thought Protti did it. 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? Wrong, she was going to kill kirsten if she didnt agree. But would I go kill a person for taking all the stuff i wanted even if I ever tried hard? Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23, whereupon she changed her name and left California. 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 doubt she was any worse than any other teen girl, I guarantee you she wouldnt of done what Bernadette did. The film became a TV movie phenomenon, according to entertainment news site Monsters and Critics. She was born into a devout catholic family, the youngest of six children. I wish Bernadette all the best. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. Bernadette wasnt a lesbian and the crime definitely wasnt premeditated. A rumour had been circulating since the funeral that the person responsible had attended to mourn. Had she been convicted today she would have received 30 years at a minimum. She started following Kirstens lead, figuring that if she simply travelled the same road, she would achieve the same result. She was too afraid to answer the door and only came out when she heard the ambulance, Palmer said. During that time, the community experienced growing anxiety. Horrific True Stories A Friend to Die For It was not jealously! As Kirsten fell, the knife was driven twice into her back. But she was just 15 and had her whole life in front of her. 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. The next day, every single female student made sure to attend school, regardless of whether they were ill or not. Your email address will not be published. slated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. So no they dont want thier names exposed. Alexander knew Kirsten, but was surprised to see her on his doorstep this late at night. Bernadette confessed to a priest who told her to tell her parents.
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