Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! Theyre not up with Morbid fascinations due to all the stuff that is going on Worldwide today. Kirsten had a lot to look forward to. Even so, I said before, and Ill say it again, still no excuse to murder. The guys did reject her, and that insensed her inferiorityand self esteem. Read the article. Get yourself checked out! Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder? The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. I dont think she intended to kill Kirsten, I believe she was desperate for a friendship and pushed to hard at it, and when she realized she made a fool out of herself, to became to much for her to handle and she did the (unthinkable). BETs 'American Soul' Tells a True Story With Mostly Fictional Characters. And not a fuckn psycho. It gave me the creeps. That would disturb most people. To this day I remember those girls well. I think NOT! Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her. I have also wondered if her self esteem was also riding on the two most important people of all-her parents!! Thats how they rolled. She did well in school academically, had plenty of friends, her close friends genuinely cared about her, she was described as popular in her own wayand she was invited to join an exclusive sorority club. Bernadette was described as homely. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. Judge: Well, with the exception of the taped confession, this whole case is circumstantial. Well hes probaly no better. I so disagree with some of the posters. For the students, the killing and its aftermath have left bitter feelings. I came across people like that in my in-laws family when I was married and it is pathetic the way older siblings are so selfish. Nurturers dont kill people. Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. So she had money, her family did. On December 11, nearly every girl attending Miramonte, even those with the flu, showed up. One was transferred there because of problems with boys. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. I pray Bernadette is repayed and rewarded by the Blessed Trinity for the horrendous act towards the Costas. She dared to say she could not commit suicide because her religion would not allow it, but did not take into consideration the life of Kirstens! 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. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. I dont go by Movies cause Movies dramatize the events to how they perceive it. Her sister at the bank dont discuss Bernadette, or discloses her whereabouts, she just says Bernadette dont wish to be located by former classmates, friends or co workers, she has a very private life now and wants to be left alone. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. I can see Kirsten not wanting to be bothered with her. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. Was Bernadette fragile when she coolly discussed Kirstens murder with classmates, some of which include Kirstens friends. Bernadette followed and attacked her with a kitchen knife, stabbing her five times, before fleeing. If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. 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. It is abundantly clear from your comments that you do not have class and were not raised to treat others with respect, you odiously sanctimonious deluded ignoramus. There were more than just Joanna that were singled out at Miramonte, I read other stuff there were quite a few that felt like they werent socially accepted. You would have to contact her friends personally for any information on who gets together or doesnt, I personally dont know, and even if I did I wouldnt tell it on here and name them off, that is invading Privacy. Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. I thought Kirsten was a very pretty little thing. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. Like I said, Ms.Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast, today could be the Life of the Party if they wanted to be. (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. The crime happened way back in June 1984, in the town of Orinda, California. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. People like you expect the world to owe you something. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). The reason why Bernadette killed Kirsten is because Kirsten didnt appreciated the fact that she was lured out of her house under the pretence of a Bobbies sorority initiation dinner by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with. 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. I read a lot of these Articles,and her BFF said the exact same thing on one interview. Three months later, residents of Orinda packed a local courtroom for her trial. And ironically the real Kirsten was the brunette and the kiler was the blonde. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses,. 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. So people got the wrong view of her saying she was a Bully. Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. My friend was surprised it was Bernadette who murdered Kirsten! This is what can happen when you are a bully. A popular 15-year-old girl who was stabbed to death on a neighbors doorstep may have been the victim of another teen-age girl, police said. She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five. I didnt kill anyone, I went to college, had a successful career, a loving family and am happily retired with my husband who I met right after I graduated college in 1983. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. Im sorry if I offended anybody here with my earlier comments. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. Self Absorbed yes. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. Dont let this Corona Virus stop you? (Lucky you). I agree bullying is so terrible but there wasnt much evidence that Kirsten was a bully apart from Bernadette saying Kirsten once mentioned that her ski boots looked cheap, I think Kirsten was a lesbian with a crush on Kirsten but was taking that secret to her grave. When the taped confession was played, the only noise in the hushed courtroom was Bernadettes sweet, girlish voice. Kristen had it well deserved. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Too bad Bernadette couldnt see that.. Sarah, well, MURDER IS NOT AN OPTION!! They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! Kirsten was beautiful. The witness, who declined to be identified, said Kirsten was with a friend who had started to go weird he said. Caskets will, in most cases, be covered in white, however they can be open. Bernadettes parents were devout Christians (Catholics). According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . 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. The degree - whether it's first or second - is irrelevant. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. The news flew through the town. To much at stake in the World than to be worrying about something that happened decades ago. Many left hand-written notes, flowers, candles and white. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). People in Orinda arent worried about this so much anymore, for all over the World were in times of need and Sorrow. You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. I had to deal with people like Kirsten in high school. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. They were ususally strange. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? That didnt happen that way. Most teen girls are snippy, Im sure you girls who had a bad experience were to, in fact one she was worse than anyone she was a (bully) and when the tables turned on her she couldnt deal with it and left Miramonte. She looked like Kirsten with her curly hair, and the Life of the Party like Kirsten. Those girls like Chris she hung with has changed, theyre not like they were in school, Kirsten would of changed also as she got older. She had a sort of ombre style in fact which was kind of weird in the 80s, but cutting edge. The day after a deadly house fire killed a 16-year-old girl at her home in Orinda, friends and family on Monday were remembering her as a vivacious young woman who could light up a room. She is in her 50s currently, and it seems like she has gotten a fresh start at life. Lifetime released a remake, also titled Death of a Cheerleader, on Feb. 2, 2019. What is wrong with you? Now that you know, have fun looking around! But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. It sounds like she was only mean one time about her having cheap ski boots. That part of LPs life is over with I guess. She felt it was even worse than having killed someone which is ridiculous and sad but thereve been a few cases like this.. Its thought to be the reason why Skylar Neese was really killed though her two best friends who killed her claimed they just didnt like her any more (again doesnt make sense) and there was evidence that Skylar had seen her two friends making out. Kirsten May of been Stuck up and Caddy, most teen girls are, but she got along with almost everyone, she got along with Bernadette at first, till Bernadette kept trying to be her friend. She is In her 50 s now, thats if shes alive. Apart from her socioeconomic conditions, Bernadette also had severe body issues, wherein she thought herself to be unattractive and undesirable. She was committed to the California Youth Authority. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. What is horrible is how pathetic Bernadette was to begin with. I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. Some girls said she was mean to people, we all have opinions, but Im sure she was smart alecky at times, what teen girl isnt, even Bernadette was I bet as well. The main point so many of you are missing is a beautiful young girl lost her life! Donnah Winger murder case: What happened to convict Mark Winger? Several on the site say Kirsten was Sweet Cute and Funny. Now that you know, have fun looking around! In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. Unless any of these people commenting knew these girls personally and their families, they dont have a place to judge either one of these girls who lived this tragic event. Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis.
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