She wasnt the Lonely girl with one friend, had Plenty of friends, was about as Popular as Kirsten was, just didnt see it. How is sweet referred to Murder? Kelly wrong there Kirsten didnt deserve to be murder she was innocent teenager who happened to a crazy obsessed girl wanting to be her and there no evidence of Kirsten being a bully, Kelly maybe you should read the comment you just left. People need others not bullying. So she didnt like Joanna or Nancy, she isnt Obligated to, or owe them anything. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. The best result we found for your search is Angela E Delvecchio age 40s in Saint Clairsville, OH. Angela Delvecchio's Rating . Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. Who is Ms Bunch? Orinda was not Beverly Hills. 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. How was the judge stupid when first of all the evidence didnt show or prove 1st degree murder then secondly that was the law at the time? Kirsten was described as a cheerful girl by classmates, and I do believe for the most part, she got along with most her classmates and school mates. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. She is Crazy obviously, has enough problems and has to deal with murdering Kirsten and that doesnt help. Dont matter if Kirsten was a bully or the meanest girl ever, you haters on her leave her alone and let her Rest In Peace. Angela Delvecchio's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl You cant force somebody to be friends with you. Also, Kirsten was upper middle class and lived in a less expensive area than Bernadette. Angela Del Vecchio (@angidelvecchio1) | Twitter (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. She could of been real nice and friendly. I dont care what anyone says to another person, it does not give you the right to kill them. She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). Executive Director @ Non-Profit Agency. Angela DelVecchio - Facebook If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? Angela Delvecchio - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. I feel if it was true bullying she would be afraid to be near Kirsten and these people who call Kirsten a snot and said she was a Bully and deserved it, Karens right youre the Bullies cause you know Zilch about any of this. You and your hotshot friends don't take jobs like this because you're like great humanitarians. No one really cares why. Id known both girls in a recognize them and know their names kind of way not as friends but they always seemed just like nice, normal kids. This is what can happen when you are a bully. Rubbish. The person I knew didnt hate Kirsten, she just thought she was Snooty or Misunderstood. One of her relatives I asked how to get ahold of her, and they said she dont want to be bothered with anyone at all from her past, coworkers, former schoolmates and former friends, outside of family she dont want to talk to anyone. But I dont remember hearing or learning about it until many years later. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. Knowing that the Protti family is no longer poor, I hope they didnt benefit financially from this film! Was Bernadette fragile when she took Catechism classes with one of the accused girls and would have no doubt seen the emotional toll being falsely accused of murder would have taken on the girl, yet she acted like nothing was amiss. Judging from your malicious, reprehensible comments and utter ignorance and delusion, your moral fiber is rotten to the core, and I pity any child subjected to your skewed guidance as their moral fiber will no doubt succumb to decay. She was outgoing even as a nurse, but now, I hear she dont really associate with anyone outside of family. As they drove, Kirsten seemed unconcerned when Arnold saw the mustard-colored Pinto tailing them. Regardless of what it's called, the important message is the same: bullying has a profound effect on young people and can cause them to do harm to either themselves or others. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive. True if no one liked you she didnt either she was nasty to some people. Im sorry but I disagree. She only had Certain friends. Shame on you. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. I disagree with you. At the time, sheriffs deputies were searching for the cheerleader who stabbed Kirsten Costas. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. Youre going off a moviea fictionalized account. They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. For Industry Professionals. Neither does a lot of former classmates. Karen, keep repeating the same Comment over and No single human being has the effrontery to kill a fellow human being; talk less of a supposed child. She was Popular, and, she was also nice at times, she just was Stuck on herself. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. Maybe they were all misunderstood. LP was a lot like Kirsten. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. Love your integrity on all this. We are simple people. They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. 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. There was no jury in the trial. The only freak in this tragic story is Bernadette. In 1984, California's Miramonte High School cheerleader and all-around popularteen, Kirsten Costas, was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti, who was not only jealous of Kirsten's high-profile life but bitter and resentful that she took did not get picked for cheerleading or the yearbook committee. In 1994, the story was made into a television movie entitled A Friend to Die For (also known as Death of a Cheerleader ), with Tori Spelling as Stacy Lockwood, a character based on Kirsten Costas and Kellie Martin as Angela Delvecchio, a character based on Bernadette Protti. Very few that arent. Lots of her classmates are out of State and moved on, maybe you all should as well, Bernadette isnt even around, leave her alone, the past is gone its not coming back ever. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? Did you know the other 2 girls that were accused? So the Mats either youre Berns Sisters, Berns BFF, or even Bern herself. That already happened. Love indeed. I dont understand why you sympathize with a murderer and perpetuate lies about her murder victim under different aliases. I agree with Miss Kiwi, I believe Bernadette was dangerously obsessed with Kirsten. Kirsten was lured out of her house under false pretences to a bobbie (sorority) dinner that didnt exist by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with. Specialties Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner A family nurse practitioner is a nurse who completed a graduate degree in. There is no way Bernadette is better than Kirsten. Now thats just sad. She is still Crazy as always. You need to educate yourself before speaking on things you have no clue about. [5] He thought that he was witnessing a fistfight, but in fact Protti had stabbed Costas five times with a butcher knife and fled. A popular and pretty cheerleader, Kirsten Costas, was dead, and sheriffs deputies were searching for the girl who stabbed her. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. We get it now, we already got it. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. Angela Delvecchio - Death of a Cheerleader (Pictures, Video) is it really about wealth, splendour etc? So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, Not a plaine jane.get real. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. 0 Review . Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Those girls had a clique. Wish someone would come back on here and tell us more about it. Maybe you need to hear one of those shooters moms speak on YouTube on the Ted talks. Most cheerleader s are friendly, and yes at the same time, kind of stuck up, to a degree, they only run with certain groups, but they will say hello to you, and help you if you need it. That Bullying was a Copout. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. It gave me the creeps. Just hearsay. By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit. ~ Mahatma Gandhi. [3] At the Costas home, Arnold, sitting in his car, saw Protti attack Costas. So you say she was a bully, well prove it. No one owes anyone a thing. Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. Most people would be angered and perturbed by that kind of behavior. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482. Were not sympathizing with you, (grow up and get over it) Theyre not going to beg you to come, and if you dont want to be found cause your life was miserable, were not really interested in finding you and apologizing. from what I have read on different blogs from kids that actually went to school with both these girls they have said that this movie did not accurately portray either one of the girls and thats very frustrating for people who watch the movie and find themselves empathizing with the wrong person. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. I knew Kirsten she was funny and adorable. Kirsten was Cute and so funny and bouncy and full of energy and Life. She only had certain friends. I hear Kirsten was Beautiful inside and out. She just acted Odd a lot. If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. Heres how to party like its 1969, See some slimming and sexy 1960s stretch pants, Print Color Fun: Free coloring pages & more fun for kids, Quotes Quotes Quotes: 1000s of clever & inspiring quotations, FindersFree.com: Find answers to lifes little questions. Thats how she probably got associated with not liking people who didnt fit in. The Angela Delvecchio character played by Kellie Martin is actually the opposite of Bernadette Protti - who was older, taller and blonde - while Kirsten Costas, played by Tori Spelling - was only 15, shorter and dark-haired. Bernadette admitted to many friends she craved the wealthy life, and hated that her own parents (whom I feel sorry for) were so old. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. They made that clear and so did she Every single day. Vanessa I agree I knew both girls. Sorry about that. I hear she isnt a nurse any longer and just stays home mostly. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). I love Kirsten think about her all the time. Firstly, Bernadette is an insentient and abhorrent human being. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. That Saturday evening, Kirstens parents and brother left to attend a potluck dinner for Peters Little League team. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. I can understand that part. She and one of her good friends practiced all the time. I dont think they meant any harm at all, and as for the prank calls, they were probaly only fooling around, Nancy would take it all wrong, and say things back thinking it was a personal attack my standpoint. Kristen was adorable. Kirsten was very Popular, but there were a few a little more Popular, why didnt Bern go after them and befriend them, the girls on Homecoming Court, and in the Atlantis Club. Do I believe Kirsten was a Mean girl (bully) not at all, I believe she had those she didnt like and may of been Snooty towards that got on her nerves. Kids can be cruel, its always been that way. Later, she married her husband and is now officially known to the world as Jeannette Tomanka. Well she had her Spirits and was funny ( if not funnier) like that. Cant see her making fun of anyone. Her friends were all Pretty. 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. As I wrote to you in a previous comment, if anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently like Bernadette did, she ran from Bernadettes car. They just had their own group of girls. She was mean and Stuck up also. None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. As for Bernadette, do I believe she was a nice girl, yes I believe she was, but she became overly jealous that led her to rage and murder. She was Bubbly and Gregarious, loved to have a great time. 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. They were mutually aquatinted. After the awful occurrence, Protti changed her name officially and moved to a different location so that she might begin a new family there. No one wanted to believe that the killer came from Orinda, the lush Northern California suburb where Kirsten lived. 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. Well as I said its like that in any School, I think high school is a setting where everyone is competing and wanting to race tot he top and cut down anyone who gets in thier way. Not true, I have heard from people at Miramonte in the class of 1986 saying that they dont want to be found right now due to their experience at Miramonte was not good at all. Bernadette her family says she is suffering from Depression maybe karma collecting. Probably was, she allowed 2:girls to take the blame. She is still recognised for the horrific crime that she committed in 1984, which was the murder of a young girl whose name was Kirsten Marina Costas. Shame on such a post you wrote! When a car honked outside the house on Orchard Road around eight-thirty, Kirsten left the TV on, walked out to a mustard-colored Pinto and got in. 5.0 Takes time to answer my questions. Bernadette lived in a wealthier area than Kirsten. I didnt know either girl, but there are people who knew them both, they were both described as Sweet, Kirsten was more Outgoing, and Bernadette was more shyer. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. They were weird and odd mostly, I didnt like them myself. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? I seen a few of them out and about. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. Kellie Martin: Angela Delvecchio - IMDb Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! It couldve been anyone, but kristen was the last one to get into the bobbies so she stood out. I got the impression they were both Stuckup ( Bernadette and Kirsten) they were friends to. It was to Personal. 5.0 Explains conditions and treatments. AKA Berns BFF named used in movie. Details About His Custody, Dust Bunny: Who Is It? Yes sex offenders have to let people know theyre registered sex offenders true, but Bernadette was a child who murdered another child in the (courts eyes) I agree she should have to let people know what she did, but Court system is the one to blame for that. Bernadette planned everything down to the last detail, even telling Kirstens Mum to ask Kirsten not to tell anyone about the supposed dinner that night. Bernadette was prettier. Bern was more well off than a lot of people in the Neighborhood she grew up in. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. Lots of teen girls are caddy and laugh at people. 1. You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. Who cant see that part? Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. They were rich. I forgive her to a degree, but wont accept what she did to Kirsten, she will live with that the rest of her life. So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. Youre the same one I bet. Costas was the victim of the assault. My big . Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? Over, if Kirsten bullied B why didnt B use it to Strenghten her Case. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. She wasnt into that game. Everyone loved my friends because they were funny and not rich. It'snot too hard to believe that the "it" actors in young Hollywood - especially those who worked the TV movie-of-the-week circuit - were friendly or had been co-workers previously. Bernadette had jealousy issues. Im disgusted. I am really stunned that she only spent 8 years in jail. She had her whole life ahead of her, even if she was a smart aleck she would of grown out of it long before now. Even so, I said before, and Ill say it again, still no excuse to murder. Either way, it doesnt matter because Bernadette is a bitch, which is more important any day than looks. Im sure Kirsten had her moments, no right to be Savagely Murdered. Its sad, thats the biggest problem in this world? Cant blame Kirsten if you werent popular, maybe ask yourself why. Social Work is in my soul Angela Delvecchio - @Ang_Delvecchio Santa Mira High School She hugged people all the time was a ( social butterfly). This version stays true to how Protti confessed, which was by writing a letter to her mother, as opposed to confessing to her priest. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. Always had also. She was so cute and funny, and loved to be around friends have so much fun. She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. Move on. Even if Kirsten was stuck up and a Bully! Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. Birthday: 12/20. If it was national news, I missed it. There were girls she didnt like, either she liked you or she didnt, no in between. Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. The affluent residents of Orinda cite good schools and a crime-free environment as the main reasons they moved to the town. Sorry but the parents are to blame. Kirsten was a true Social Butterfly, always joking with others, talking with others, We werent friends but I liked Kirsten and all those girls. We are all different. RELATED: Heroes: How Saving The Cheerleader Saved The World (It's Not What You Think. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. Kids are incredibly nasty and cruel in high school because their parents raise them that way in their own attempt to play the snobs of society. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. Kirstens house was Smaller than Bernadettes, how was Kirsten all around was she friendly? I knew there were girls who didnt like Kirsten not sure why, we all cant get along with everybody. She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. This is Berns BFF or her Sister or Bern herself, no one else would go to such extend to call a dead girl names. Where Is Angela Delvecchio Aka Bernadette Protti Today? Actress Kellie But, it is actually based on another true story about a cheerleader in the midwest whocommitted suicide, hence the lyrics: "Yellow carnations and roses galore were sent to the mother and placed by the door in the spot where her daughter had taken her life ". That dont make her a terrible person cause she hand probaly only a handful she did t like. So she could never uplift Bernadette at all. The release of Protti was met with vehement opposition from Costass parents. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. Also people dont want to be around someone who makes a butt out of themselves and acts like an idiot, its to embarrassing. I think she wanted to be part of the elite click. Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder? She was skinny. She may of been misunderstood. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. No more Bernadette has a point. How was Bernadette a fragile human being? They werent as bad as you think. I been bullied to. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. Backyard Baseball 2001/2003: Player Card. Rupaul Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. I wouldnt have either. Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. So people got the wrong view of her saying she was a Bully. I am 59 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. Learn how your comment data is processed. A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. She was young and like any teen finding her way around. I never imagined she would literally kill Kirsten, cause Bernadette was so quiet and her demeanor said nothing about her being a killer at all. She practiced constantly at home in the family room and sometimes at Diane MacDonalds house, in front of the windows at night, to see her reflection. Parents sign an agreement to spend $500 to pay for green and white uniforms and cheerleading camp. So no she is a Psychopath. That was all taken from her, so unfair. Well 1st off Kirstens home on Orchard Rd was nice, but no Mansion like the Movie portrays a nice Ranchstyle home. She slaughtered the girl. RELATED: 90210's Tori Spelling Can't Be on Real Housewives Because She's 'Too Nice'. She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. She could be mean, in fact, I could see her getting mean before I could see Kirsten. Everyone talked a bunch of crap about each other, including Bernadette who was just as rude and mean as any other girl there. That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. When the car pulled up to Kirstens neighbors house, Kirsten assured Arnold she would be all right. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to a max of nine years, but onlyserved seven years of her time before she was released on parole, to which theCostas family, who eventually relocated to Hawaii,vehemently objected. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. Missy didnt start fights just stood her ground. If you liked this article, please share it! Or someone who stares at you constantly, you got a problem doing that. You call the pic of her double chin better looking? Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. I think both girls were good girls, and I think one just got frustrated over a fake invitation, and I do believe Bernadette made a (butt) of herself to Kirsten, and it was all Kirsten could take. What bad behaviour? It would appear that kirsten marina costas was a spoilt rich kid who never had to go without any luxuries at all. On June 23, 1984, Costas was duped into attending a meal for the schools sorority-like Bob-o-Links by a bogus invitation. I agree Bernadette should of at least got 20 years like (Karen Severson and Laura Doyle) murder of Missy Availa, that happened a year after Kirstens like 5 hours South of us. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. To bad she did cause Im sure she would of grown out of her ways and be a positive influence in someones life today even. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. In the film, Angela is convicted of second-degree murder (meaning it was not premeditated - even though it was) and sentenced to confinement in juvenile hall until age 25, but was released and paroled after a few years. She threw up sour cream and onion chips. As for the Shoes one time comment. It was on the Murder still haunts Moraga Residents. It just became a War between the 2 which one was better, and Kirsten was, and Bernadette wanted to be, and Kirsten was in her way. 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. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. "[3] When Costas could not reach her parents by telephone, Alex Arnold drove her home, noticing that the Protti family's Pinto was following them. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. Where Is Bernadette Protti Now, AKA Angela Delvecchio? Kellie Martin No in the documentary where the new wave girl was actually interviewed, she ACTUALLY said I want you dead and to see your blood drip Her own words in the interview on true crime via Amazon Prime she said those EXACT words. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Probaly the one who gave details on all those bullied girls at Miramonte. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. The Judge felt sorry for her, and felt that the Community was using her trial as entertainment purposes and amusement. 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.
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