People are just curious why she would set up a fake meeting and have a 15 inch knife with her. 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. Her sister had the knife in the car for work and [Protti] knew where it was., In 1985, author Rob Haeseler wrote TheSan Francisco Chronicle article, Trial Hears Girls Confession of East Bay Slaying. It reported that Protti only wanted to hurt Costas. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm. Alexander knew Kirsten, but was surprised to see her on his doorstep this late at night. She hugged people, wasnt exclusive and liked everyone, Palmer said. Performance & security by Cloudflare. By this time, they had reached the town of Moraga. But she had fallen out with them and, by the time Kirsten was murdered, Nancys animosity towards Kirsten was well known. Consumed by guilt, she writes a letter to her parents before leaving the family home and surrendering herself to the police. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2fe401aace2b7f Kirstens murder was NOT premeditated! 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. ); An affluent varsity cheerleader stabbed to death by her less-popular classmate in a fit of rage and jealousy? Who is killing the cheerleader cast? I cant live unless you love me. In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. She called Raymond and all three met at the police station where Bernadettes confession was recorded. As wrong as Bernadette was to do what she did SHE Definitely, did NOT want to kiss the Greek American girl!!! Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. 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. Bernadette didnt want Kirsten to expose and embarrass her? 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. Once the rumour took off, Nancy was a virtual pariah, bullied every day for her role in Kirstens death. Palmer recalls that Costas and Protti were in Moraga when Costas got out of the car. Bernadette was jealous of Kirsten especially after Kirsten got into the cheerleading squad and a spot on the yearbook committee (Mrs. Palmer was wrong on that. Bernadette was paroled from the California Youth Authority at the ripe old age of 23. After that determination was made, she said, "Do I have to go back to Miramonte [High School]? 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. I think it is safe to say that anyone can see, that the motivation would be, that Kristen would tell people what Bernadette did. I feel for both families no winners here. Palmer said, Rene [the neighbor] and Kirsten were really close. However, the neighbor failed to respond when Costas signaled for help. It is about time to take a sniff of your asses, because, it definitely smells like full bullshit! Kirsten would surely tell everyone how weird Bernadette was. Kirsten told Bernadette to pull in to the parking lot of a church her family regularly attended. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Bernadette Peters. The police department hires any moron that like to go after under age females Miramonte Class of 9? Kirsten would of outgrown it long before now if she would of lived if she was a Bully or just a plain Snob. They are so insecure, and pissed and low in their own lives they have to pass judgment on something that happened 30 years ago! She was released from her incarceration at age 25. So she had a few she didnt like, who doesnt. I sat in class with them both, and I cant figure it out, though the gay angle has been the one that always made the most sense to me. But those hours had happened and by 11pm, Kirsten was pronounced dead. The speculation on whether or not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. Bernadette admitted to her that she had lied about the dinner, but it was so that they could go to a party instead. It was definitely a tragedy. SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 / BERNADETTE PROTTI / LOCAL MOTIVE / DASH / CAT + CLOUD. She collapsed on the ground as the door opened. 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. People want to forget it. But she had told them shed been babysitting for the Weems family. We do grow out of it some in our late teens and 20 s but still have moments, but not as bad. Purple Haze, thank you for taking the time to to reply and to converse. None of you still know why. M.B Mar 21, 2019 at 8:51 pm. Maybe late or mid 20 s for some. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Bernadette faced a sentence of 9 years for second-degree murder charges. 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 handed her mother a letter, but told her to wait half an hour before reading it. What about now, dont think shes not exposed and embarrassed. Or any teen girl period. 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. an American high school student that was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette. She was followed closely by Alexander, whod seen the fight and given chase to try to catch the girl. After the guilty verdict, the students of Miramonte High decided Nancy was worthy of their friendship again. Isaiah 43:19 I just wish Bernadette would come clean and public about it all. It wasnt long into the trip that Kirsten realised that the dinner shed been told about was not an actual thing. She thinks that Protti feared Costas was going to reveal a secret. She was no nice girl according to many!! Life hacker. Kirsten staggered to the front door of the neighbours house and banged on the door. Kirsten made a start towards her house, but seemed to then change her mind and started walking towards where Bernadette was parked. slated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. Time limit is exhausted. according to the Associated Press in1984. according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. However there was no answer when she called. What you were in School doesnt reflect who you are Decades later. 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. Well, thats what Bernadette said happened. Mother Elaine was a homemaker, who read her bible with a stop watch. But she was just 15 and had her whole life in front of her. Bernadette said she turned the offer down and so an argument began. . He thought that he was seeing a fist fight, but in fact Protti stabbed Costas five times with a butcher knife and fled. Well, if shes now married with several children, she probably isnt gay and never was. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. I do not think anything has changed but perhaps more [competition] and stress, Palmer said. Nancy fit the stereotype, and Orindas residents were comfortable with this. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. I just really have always wanted to know what getting weird meant. They made up garbage, and opinions about her too, and chased her out of the school, and city. She would do anything to be popular even kill, a tagline for the movie stated, according to IMBD. Why did Bernadette murder Kirsten, probably because she has deep mental issues that I hope she got help for while incarcerated. Anonymous Sep 16, 2018 at 12:47 pm, It doesnt matter if Kirsten was mean or not. Bernadette Peters. The knife caught Kirsten twice in the stomach, then in her hand as Kirsten raised her arm to protect her body. Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. While her father's identity is not revealed, she has a sister called Virginia Protti. On 9th December 1984, Bernadette was called in for a second interview. And thus, a red herring was born. He asked who had stabbed her, but Kirsten was unable to speak. So they never made the phone call to the Weems to confirm. Either way, Bernadette had worked tirelessly to cultivate a social profile that she could be proud of. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. Bernadette Protti of Orinda wept as she was escorted in handcuffs to juvenile hall Wednesday, minutes after she was convicted of second-degree murder. How was she to you, was she Stuck up? If Kirstens friends wanted thier names told they would not of Altered them on 1980s Deadliest Decade, and changed thier Photo. She still is, was, and always will be. The movie is based on the real-lifecase of cheerleader Kirsten Costas, who was stabbed to death by her jealous classmateBernadette Protti. Last week we lost a very Dear and important person. On the 1st of April 1985, Bernadette Protti was found guilty of second-degree murder and was incarcerated for 9 years. At the Costas home, Arnold, sitting in his car, saw Protti attack Costas. Bernadette wanted to befriend her, and Kirstin was not interested. The knife was huge. I hope she suffers. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas waslured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. Kirsten was clearly not a nice person as made evident by the many articles and tv shows on this case. You are all as fake as ever. Bernadette wasnt a lesbian and the crime definitely wasnt premeditated. Our new series "With Friends Like These" I detail cases where friends turn upon friends - and become deadly. As for Bernadette Protti's age, she is 53 years old. viewed 15 April 2017, Inquisitr.com Bernadette Protti, Kirsten Costas: Cheerleader Murder On IDs 1980s The Deadliest Decade, Plus The Obsession With Finding Bernadette Protti Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23,whereupon she changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka and left California. 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. If all Snooty teen girls were to die, then majority of them would never reach adulthood. I blog sometimes. (Name will only be used to verify billing.). [3] And he is right. Part 2: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985/2 According to The Los Angeles Times, Protti was sentenced to a juvenile prison for 7 years. Parents Know Their Children: Downplayed with Angela's parents. Besides, Kristen was an American high school student killed by her classmate Bernadette Protti in June 1984. So maybe, that lesson had been learned. The film "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 described it. She made a pass at her. Yolanda Judd Jun 28, 2020 at 5:21 pm. Two nights later, Bernadette lied to her parents about needing the car for a babysitting job. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. She attacked and killed a person in cold blood. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. What was running through their minds and thoughts. Bridget Moretti (Aubrey Peeples) is a shy outsider from a lower middle-class background who aspires to be beautiful, popular and perfect in everything, Lifetime states, describing the plot of the new version.
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