Sure Bernadette had fit the description, right down to the Pinto. By all accounts, 16-year-old. Why? I blog sometimes. After the murder, the Costas family moved to Hawaii. Peter grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. 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. But noooo.. Kirsten was a superficial bitch who thought she was to good to be friends with Bernadette. As Kirsten fell, the knife was driven twice into her back. Picture 61.png /. I sure hope that your small community burns down or turns to dust for its own sins. Kirsten was clearly not a nice person as made evident by the many articles and tv shows on this case. Bernadette Peters. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23,whereupon she changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka and left California. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. 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. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, she and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. . She also . She remembers Protti crying during questioning in the courtroom, with her head on the table, repeating I couldnt let her tell! GitHub export from English Wikipedia. There is just so many questions I would love to have answers to. Brutal. Alexander offered to drive her home. Kirstens murder was NOT premeditated! Now a mother of two and wife to my beloved husband. He asked who had stabbed her, but Kirsten was unable to speak. 4 Shocking Murders Committed By Teenagers, They Died Too Young: Teen Victims of Homicide, is inspired by Randall Sullivans Rolling Stone article of the same name about the real-life murder of a popular, affluent and beautiful Northern California high school cheerleader at the hand of a classmate, as Lifetime. But the plea was rejected. So they never made the phone call to the Weems to confirm. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. And the bullying and harassment from fellow students at Miramonte continues to this day. None of this is normal behavior. . Bernadette Protti is an Italian American teenager born on September 20, 1968, changes her name often, who killed Kirsten Costas with a butcher knife out of jealously. It was so awful. Mats '86 Jun 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm. From what I gathered, Orinda was always judgmental. Formerly known as Bernadette Protti. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. She hunted that poor Kirsten down. In addition, Kristen was a high school student from the United States who was murdered in June 1984 by Bernadette Protti, a classmate. Get good grades and make your parents proud so they could go flaunt you off to other parents. Bernadette was paroled from the California Youth Authority at the ripe old age of 23. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. I almost hate movies because it takes away from the facts of what really happened. Costas was banging her fists on the door as Protti jumped out of the bushes and stabbed her with a butcher knife in a downward angle several times, puncturing her lungs. The maximum punishment for Bridget Moretti, also known as Bernadette Prott, was nine years, but she was freed on parole seven years later, in 1992, when she was 23. They are so insecure, and pissed and low in their own lives they have to pass judgment on something that happened 30 years ago! Mar 19, 2019 at 2:42 pm. 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. But would I go kill a person for taking all the stuff i wanted even if I ever tried hard? 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. Upon arrival, Costas learned firsthand that the dinner was an elaborate lie Protti came up with. Finally, that quick phone call was made to the Weems family. 2023 Campolindo High School along with the Acalanes Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. tiffany-300.jpg /. 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. As for Bernadette Protti's age, she is 53 years old. promotional material for from Lifetime's "Death of a Cheerleader", death of a cheerleader promotional material. A child took a wicked butcher knife and stabbed, not once, but 5 times a classmate. Critically injured, Kirsten was transported to hospital. 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). And in her eyes what she had, fell far short of what she believed others considered acceptable. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 and reportedly left California, and changed her name to Jeannette. Bernadette didnt want Kirsten to expose and embarrass her? But she had told them shed been babysitting for the Weems family. Sure, Miramonte is competitive but all the excuse making for Bernadette is ridiculous. That night, Bernadette told her mother they needed to talk, but Elaine Protti said she was tired. Maybe late or mid 20 s for some. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. While Costas made the cheerleading team, Protti didn't. Her parents were wealthy. In 1994, the plot was made into a television movie entitled A Friend to Die For (also known as Death of a Cheerleader), starring Tori Spelling as the soon-to-be-murdered cheerleader and Kellie Martin as her killer. But just fine wasnt good enough for Bernadette. Palmer disagrees. Acalanes Hosts First District Dance Since COVID-19, College and Career Hosts Engineering Talk, Wrestling Outduels for Podium Spot at NCS. if ( notice ) Anonymous Dec 13, 2019 at 12:52 pm. In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. [3] Case However, those who knew Bernadette would later state that she would absolutely have accepted marijuana if she thought it would increase her social credibility. I do not think anything has changed but perhaps more [competition] and stress, Palmer said. 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. There is something wrong with your community! Bernadette Protti had mental issues. Idiots!!! 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. So, STFU!!! Seven years was not enough, Palmer said. Bernadette wasnt a lesbian and the crime definitely wasnt premeditated. Kirsten came running up to the car, clearly expecting to see someone from her usual inner circle. It's based on the 1984 Bernadette Protti murder case in Orinda, California. Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Bernadette idolised Kirsten because of the apparent ease with which she seemed to traverse the social minefield. The movie is based on the real-lifecase of cheerleader Kirsten Costas, who was stabbed to death by her jealous classmateBernadette Protti. Rene heard banging on the door but she was home alone and thought Kirsten was at a Bobbys meeting. Later, she married her husband and is now officially known to the world as Jeannette Tomanka. Too bad there were not alternative/charter schools.A testament to not being a privileged little bitch in an affluent high school. BARC shelter in Brooklyn founder Vinny Spinola,, He was one of the six shelters 25 years ago at the first Broadway Barks even helping setting up the tables,, a great loss we will miss you,, love you so Vinny . Miss Costas had been stabbed five times with a kitchen knife. On June 23, 1984, in Orinda, California, Costas was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette Protti. http://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm Why are people so dumbfounded that Bernadette got 9 years. . She has since reportedly changed her name. Orinda Native May 22, 2019 at 10:53 pm. Jade Aug 27, 2022 at 10:01 am. Believing that a friendship with rich and pretty Kelly Locke (Sarah Dugdale), leader of the schools most prestigious clique, will get her all that she desires, Bridget tries to forge a friendship with her. Suse Feb 11, 2019 at 1:11 am. Guys are kind of, girls are worse. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed-_Fuv5PF4. 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. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. If the prosecution accepted this, it would save the county a lot of money that they could then spend on more important things. Along with Kirsten, Bernadette Protti went to Miramonte High School. According toPalmer, Bernadette was acting strange and Kirsten was frightened and wanted out of the car.. Performance & security by Cloudflare. An affluent varsity cheerleader stabbed to death by her less-popular classmate in a fit of rage and jealousy? Your email address will not be published. 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 thinks that Protti feared Costas was going to reveal a secret. Kirstens big ego shouldve been sufficiently stroked that night knowing someone thought she was so perfect and amazing. http://www.inquisitr.com/3750647/bernadette-protti-kirsten-costas-cheerleader-murder-on-ids-1980s-the-deadliest-decade-plus-the-obsession-with-finding-bernadette-protti/ Yeah, fair enough you wont get me to say she was nice to me. They lived in a community where being the second best wasnt acceptable. Trivia. Incidentally, if you type Bernadettes name into Wikipedia, you are automatically directed to Kirsten Costas page. The film became a TV movie phenomenon, according to entertainment news site Monsters and Critics. Especially when you served the punishment that the courts deemed appropriate for you. Lifetime should be ashamed. 3. By the end of summer break in September 1984, Nancy had transferred to another school. We were both in the same grade as Bernadette and Kirsten. I hope she suffers. The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. And besides that, shed passed a polygraph. It was indeed premeditated and it makes me mad that she gets to have a life when she destroyed so many others. The movie The Death of a Cheerleader, based on the events of Costas murder, presented Protti as jealous of Costas. Get real, according to reports by FBI who found out the truth Bernadette wanted to befriend Kirstin who in turn did not like her aggressive behavior. Yes I feel for the Costas family but their daughter was just not a nice person. Kirsten would of Outgrown her ways and probaly she and Bernadette would of been Civil to one another today. But the hours passed, and nothing. Part 2: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985/2 Alexander returned to the scene and was spoken to by police. Soon after this, Bernadette put her hand up for the Year Book team, but again she was not accepted. He thought that he was seeing a fist fight, but in fact Protti stabbed Costas five times with a butcher knife and fled. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2fe401aace2b7f Sharon Palmers memory is either failing her or she made up many of the facts. And the one person whose acceptance meant so much [to Protti], the one she so desperately wanted to talk to, has tragically been silenced forever.. Sorry for Kirstin who did not get a chance to mature one bit, but, the girl is dead, and people need to adjust their attitudes. The FBI man thinks I did it. function() { The next day, every single female student made sure to attend school, regardless of whether they were ill or not. You people are as sick as ever. She paid her dues to the court system and I am sure she is now and always will for the remainder of her life. 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. They have endured the most anger and pain then anyone. She was given birth in a luxurious home by her parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, and she had a brother named Peter who was raised in the unremarkable suburb of Orinda in the state of California. The Costa family settled in Hawaii, which included the mother, the fatherBeritand Kirsten's brother, Peter, after being left discouraged by the flakey judiciary. Here, the characters flip hair colors (and the 2019 remake kept the victim as a blonde and the murderer as a brunette). Kirsten probably got weirded our when bernadette told her how she felt and kirsten got out of the car! So no they dont want thier names exposed. Its never too late for Jeanette to say, I killed someone and I have to live with that the rest of my life. She still is, was, and always will be. It just shows that the people in the area are still as stupid, and vain, and sick and materialistic as ever. As the murderer of Kirsten Costas, and Bernadette Protti, Bridget Moretti is well-known. 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! 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. The ridiculous punishment for thr most heinous crime. I choose the side of forgiveness just like God tells us to do. Bernadette arrived home at around 10pm. The 2014 film Mean Girl Murderer Case, depicts two girls who kill a friend when they fear she knows about their lesbian relationship. That is also why her fingerprints didnt show up when she was in nursing school. She made a pass at her. Yeah, she did wrong. 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? 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. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Kirsten went up to a door and asked for a ride home. timeout She stabbed to death a popular girl in her high school, Kirsten Costas, who refused to be friends with her and had made fun of her. 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. The Prottis couldn't afford the lifestyle the Costas family could and that was the lifestyle Bernadette wanted. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas waslured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. 72.10.35.84 Bernadette has gone on with her life. Plus, I think Bernadette should be forgiven. The Costas family left Orinda and moved to Hawaii. Kirsten was a judgemental girl who stupidly believed money and designer clothes were important. P.S. She collapsed on the ground as the door opened. Now that she had her foot in the door, surely all she had to do now was simply put her hand out. Bernadette was allowed to leave at that point; she told the FBI agent she wanted time to think. 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. Purple Haze, thank you for taking the time to to reply and to converse. LOL How stupid it is to even suggest that! Please reload CAPTCHA. Bernadette served her time and was released. })(120000); She told the police officers about the cryptic call made to the home earlier in the week about the Bobbie initiation dinner. [3] . I just have this feeling, Palmers daughter told Palmer. 32 viewed 15 April 2017, Wikipedia.com Murder of Kirsten Costas She was ordered to remain in custody on a murder charge, said Deputy. I just really have always wanted to know what getting weird meant. Polygraphs are foolproof, as history will attest. 2 talking about this. Arthur Hillman cradled her head and yelled for his son to call 911. Also this movie is basically saying feel sorry for the girl who did MURDERED another girl ( in my opinion). 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. While the murder comes as total surprise . Adaptational Dye-Job: In Real Life, Kirsten Costas had brown hair, while her assailant Bernadette Protti was blonde. Kristen was also killed in June 1984 by Bernadette Protti, her American high school classmate. }. Unfortunately Kirsten instead decided to reject Bernadette and Bernadette snapped. Her mother also refused to allow Nancy to take the lie detector test. I just wish Bernadette would come clean and public about it all. 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.