Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, current military or military veteran status; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or special populations. Acalanes Hosts First District Dance Since COVID-19, College and Career Hosts Engineering Talk, Wrestling Outduels for Podium Spot at NCS. Im glad that Bernadette is living her life and having a family. She jumped out of the car and ran to the home of Alexander Arnold. Bernadette was nice, and I considered her a friend in class. My friend lived about 4 houses away. Amy Potter Aug 27, 2022 at 10:05 am. Idiots!!! Kirsten was on the cheerleading camp that Bernadette herself was supposed to be enjoying at that moment. I choose the side of forgiveness just like God tells us to do. 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. M.B Mar 21, 2019 at 8:51 pm. 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. I hope she suffers. Protti followed her, jumped out of a car and stabbed Costas five times on the front porch of . Unfortunately, Bernadette obviously had trouble controlling her anger and impulsivity. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Palmer disagrees. Hooray for Nancy. They lived in a community where being the second best wasnt acceptable. Bernadette will never escape this ever, cause the Costas family was never the same. Mother Elaine was a homemaker, who read her bible with a stop watch. Although Bernadette was well-off, as were most Orindans, she wasn't . It just shows that the people in the area are still as stupid, and vain, and sick and materialistic as ever. For Bernadette, that was the only choice since she had that knife close to her and it was the only option. Unfulfilled dreams drive a schoolgirl to the unthinkable, envy turns best friends into lethal enemies and an infatuated teen wants her love at any cost. 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. What else could it be? She said, I think [Protti] was gay. 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. L, Arthur et Berit Costas ont lev leurs enfants. I lived in the Bay Area when this happened so I remember it. Convicted killer found teaching at Iowa high school - YouTube Costas went to. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Well, guess what? Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Our new series "With Friends Like These" I detail cases where friends turn upon friends - and become deadly. It'sslated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. . You people need to leave things to GOD who pays his own punishment, and not try and play detectives. setTimeout( The Costas family also moved away, relocating to Alaska. Similar to Kristen, Arthur and Berit Costas were well-off parents. None of you still know why. Once the timer went off, she put the bible down, opened the letter and read: I have been trying to tell you this all day but I love you so much its too hard so Im taking the easy way out. Kirsten Marina Costas Birth: Jul. - Murder Victims R.I.P - Facebook The time she spent incarcerated is just not enough. 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. She watched as the other car parked outside of Kirstens house. The next day, every single female student made sure to attend school, regardless of whether they were ill or not. P.S. Where Is Jeanette Tomanka Aka Bernadette Protti Today? Kirsten Costas She was self absorbed and full of Confidence. It's based on the 1984 Bernadette Protti murder case in Orinda, California. Kellie Martin plays the murderer "Angela", and she alone makes the movie well worth watching. Rene heard banging on the door but she was home alone and thought Kirsten was at a Bobbys meeting. Well, thats what Bernadette said happened. According to Los Angeles Times, the 16-year-old created a false invitation to trick Costas into attending a Bob-O-Links dinner, a volunteer group at the Miramonte High School. I almost hate movies because it takes away from the facts of what really happened. http://people.com/archive/in-a-deadly-explosion-of-teenage-unhappiness-one-life-is-cut-short-another-blighted-by-murder-vol-23-no-19/ What a bitter pill to swallow. But despite how much the comments hurt, they only served to deepen Bernadettes resolve to make Kirsten like her. 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. I wish I could tell the Costas family how sorry I am, especially her brother who is probably still alive. The comment above should be ignored. Nancy started dressing in an alternative style, and was generally unconventional. While in custody Bernadette graduated from high school, earned a bachelors degree in nursing and has been writing nursing text books. She was born into a devout catholic family, the youngest of six children. Murder is murder. God knows the truth. http://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm 30 years later, the pressure fit in is still a relevant social concern. Protti sat behind her in English and Palmers daughter noticed Protti was acting weird. Her car matched the description of what the Moraga man had told the police as well. She took someones life even if she wasnt planning on it ( in which she knew what she was doing). He began by reviewing the existing evidence, including the interview notes and lie detector tests. 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. It also offered initiates a veneer of elitism,so Bobbies, as they were called, were more likely to be attending parties than bake sales and blind auctions. Kirsten would of Outgrown her ways and probaly she and Bernadette would of been Civil to one another today. Kirstens murder was premeditated. Last week we lost a very Dear and important person. She murdered an innocent person She should have gotten a life sentence. Where Is Bridget Moretti Now? Bernadette Protti Husband Children Death Of A Cheerleader: The Murder Of Kirsten Costa By Bernadette Protti Nancy didnt help her situation entirely: she had initially lied to investigators that she was at a movie at the time of the murder instead of with her boyfriend. I remember that night so vividly. No one except for Kristen, Bernadette and God himself were there and knows what happened. Picture 61.png /. was rightly hers due to how well shed followed someone else. [3] . "Deadly Women" Deadly Delinquents (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb Bernadette Protti of Orinda wept as she was escorted in handcuffs to juvenile hall Wednesday, minutes after she was convicted of second-degree murder. The news spread rapidly throughout the community that someone had been arrested for Kirstens murder. On 21 June 1984, Bernadette called Kirstens house via a pay phone. Kirsten shouldve been grateful that someone went through all of this trouble just to get close to her. Bernadette did not give her name during this call, only saying that it was to be a secret known only to the Bobbies. Even drunk DUI they dont mean to kill, but they did, yes, they have to live with it to, but a Senseless Murder is Unacceptable. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) - Click Americana There is something wrong with your community! Anonymous Dec 17, 2019 at 9:31 pm. She remembers Protti crying during questioning in the courtroom, with her head on the table, repeating I couldnt let her tell! http://articles.latimes.com/1985-03-14/news/mn-26586_1_bernadette-protti I to was bullied a little in school you can only push a person to far. On 1st April 1985, Bernadette was sentenced. So no they dont want thier names exposed. Well, if shes now married with several children, she probably isnt gay and never was. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. Well Bernadette took a life, Kirsten was Stuck up, but no Bully at all. Nancy fit the stereotype, and Orindas residents were comfortable with this. 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. Why dont we just ask Bernadette herself. This is the true story of 15-year old Kirsten Costas who was stabbed to death by a classmate, Bernadette Protti, on June 23, 1984. And in her eyes what she had, fell far short of what she believed others considered acceptable. Critically injured, Kirsten was transported to hospital. Their whereabouts in the year 2022 are not known. They need thier Privacy. 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. Ive been able to live with it, but I cant ignore it, its too much for me and I cant be that deceiving. Bernadette followed in her Pinto, dejected and angry that her plan to win over Kirsten one last time had failed. Sure, Miramonte is competitive but all the excuse making for Bernadette is ridiculous. It was not jealously! En juin 1984, Bernadette Protti, une camarade de classe, lui a tir dessus et l'a tue. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! By this time, they had reached the town of Moraga. I feel for the Costa family. MARTINEZ, Calif. -- The murder trial of a high school girl accused of fatally stabbing a classmate -- a popular cheerleader -- out of jealousy began Monday, and the first two witness called were. But those hours had happened and by 11pm, Kirsten was pronounced dead. Her parents were devout Catholics; her father was a retired public works officer and her mother a homemaker. If you were to read the Rolling Stones, People Magazine or Ladies Home Journal articles about the story you will find many of the flaws in your story and with what Sharon Palmer stated. FUCK HER!!! Kirsten was likeable to. I could never forgive her because I dont think she is a good person. Speculation also arose during the trial that Bernadette had wanted something more than friendship with Kirsten, and that Kirstens spurning of her advances had led to Bernadette decision to silence her rather than suffer the ridicule of entire school population if Kirsten gossiped about her leanings. Consequence: Incarceration in a juvenile facility. She was sure that Kirsten would have told the police what had happened before they even had time to show their badges. She took all the things I wanted! And thats why she killed Kirsten.. distant jealousy and anger. She cant now cause she stole a friend from a lot of people and a Daughter and sister to her family. Kirsten was immature and would have told people what had happened, Palmer explained. Nancy had once told Kirsten in front of others that if she didnt shut up Nancy would kill her. Even if so, no right to take her life. When she realised what she had done, Bernadette ran back to the car and drove off. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti, according to the Associated Press in 1984. 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. People are just curious why she would set up a fake meeting and have a 15 inch knife with her. 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. Purple Haze, thank you for taking the time to to reply and to converse. "The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldn't change like looks or money or popularity or things.". http://www.nytimes.com/1984/12/17/us/16-year-old-is-held-in-killing.html 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. No. And I believe had children, not sure how many to be exact. Why did Bernadette even setup the fake Bobbies meeting to begin with??? We probably will never know the reason Bernadette/Jeanette Tomanka killed her. She legally changed her name and moved out of California for a fresh start. Kirsten had commented on the shabbiness of her equipment, and Bernadette rankled at what she saw as Kirsten passing judgement on her. 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. You people are as sick as ever. Her classmate Bernadette Protti murdered Kirsten Costas in 1984, a cheerleader and multi-talented popular adolescent from Miramonte High School in California. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. Though the Bay Area is seen as a progressive community, and social organizations and educational institutions continue to preach tolerance, Palmer believes that Lamorinda is still lagging behind. Bernadette Protti 2022, Where Is Bridget Moretti Now? display: none !important; 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. Protti changed her name to Jeannette Butler legally after the horrible incident. 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. Kirsten would likely have had no clue of the effect her words and actions were having on her fellow classmate. Me Mar 14, 2016 at 9:14 am. She cant change the fact Kirsten in gone, and shes the one who killed her. Unfortunately Kirsten instead decided to reject Bernadette and Bernadette snapped. Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. And all suffer from some mental deficiency. She was released from her incarceration at age 25. "I lost for cheerleader and I didn't get the club I wanted and I didn't get (on the) yearbook (staff)," Protti told law enforcement during a taped confession, which was later played at the teens murder trial. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, she and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, Californi Another girl, Nancy Kane, had also attended. Bernadette had been there. People get more time for getting caught with marijuana. Rivalry was reportedly a motive. Kirsten said she was out with a friend, but that her friend had gotten weird on her. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. She changed her name, got married (name change again after marriage). This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. But noooo.. Kirsten was a superficial bitch who thought she was to good to be friends with Bernadette. Were you people even there? It starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin, along with several other actors who will have you saying, Where have I see that person before? and typing furiously into Google. 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. Anonymous Dec 13, 2019 at 12:52 pm. Me Aug 27, 2021 at 4:18 pm. If all Snooty teen girls were to die, then majority of them would never reach adulthood. Likewise, Kristen was the daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas. One small good thing came out of it, and thats that the grades that were affected started treating each other a bit better, realizing that words can hurt. Karen Severson and Laura Doyle were friends with Missy Avila since grade school, but as they grow older, Missy blossoms into a . 16-Year-Old Is Held in Killing - The New York Times Consumed by guilt, she writes a letter to her parents before leaving the family home and surrendering herself to the police. [3] She got a light sentence because she was tried as a juvenile. Bernadettes mother screamed and put her head down when she saw the knife in trial, said Palmer. Is cheerleader nightmare based on a true story? Is Bernadette Protti still in jail? 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. The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. She and her mother even went for a lovely late evening walk. So sad for all. 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. 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 . Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Time limit is exhausted. The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . Bernadette was quiet the whole time, Palmer recalled. New name Jeannette Tomanka! Kirsten Costas reminds stabs to death classmate Bernadette Protti. It was indeed premeditated and it makes me mad that she gets to have a life when she destroyed so many others. Sharon Palmers memory is either failing her or she made up many of the facts. But she was just 15 and had her whole life in front of her. After that, Bridget fled from California to Oklahoma and officially changed her name to Jeannette Butler. Judge Convicts Girl In Classmate Killing | AP News According to, I would like to remain anonymous. Tag Archives: Bernadette Protti - ripeace.wordpress.com What about now, dont think shes not exposed and embarrassed. Who is killing the cheerleader cast? Protti had volunteered to drive her. Trivia. It was a quite a while before Kirstens mother Berit could be interviewed. Bernadette Protti had mental issues. She called Raymond and all three met at the police station where Bernadettes confession was recorded. Bernadette was paroled from the California Youth Authority at the ripe old age of 23. Suse Feb 11, 2019 at 1:11 am. She was mentally unhinged and desperate for acceptance, like the detective said from the.movie! Bridget Moretti Real Life Photo: Why Did Bernadette Protti Kill Kirsten I would rather die," according to CNN. Bernadette lied to Kirstens mom about there being a Bob-O-Links dinner that night and also lied to Kirsten about a party taking place hence why Bernadette was dressed like shit in sweatpants and messy hair. A rumour had been circulating since the funeral that the person responsible had attended to mourn. She started following Kirstens lead, figuring that if she simply travelled the same road, she would achieve the same result. People have feelings to. 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. No one wanted their absence to be noted by others, for fear they would be connected to the crime. Costas screamed and somehow made her way to a different neighbors house where she died in that neighbors arms. Whatever the truth, Kirsten screamed at her that she was being weird. What happened in that car to cause Kirsten to leave? Bernadette had enough friends, and was Popular enough that she didnt need Kirsten, so it would of been best she left her alone. You are all as fake as ever. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. Jeanette Tomanka - Bernadette Protti Age, Facts, Wikipedia, Who And the bullying and harassment from fellow students at Miramonte continues to this day. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti,according to the Associated Press in1984. Mats '86 Jun 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm. 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. Bern is a Sociopath and always will be. He told me his mom heard the shrieks from Kirsten as she staggered across the street tot he Hill residence, where she collapsed and died upon opening of the front door. But she had told them shed been babysitting for the Weems family. 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. I remember a perverted misfit who killed a pregnant woman (after telling a lie to get into her house) getting out of prison after only 18 years. During that time, the community experienced growing anxiety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mimqcKHOi8Y, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade S01E03 The Cheerleader Murder She needs help and if she didnt get any, she is still a threat to society. Bernadette confessed to a priest who told her to tell her parents. 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. Your email address will not be published. En juin 1984, une camarade de classe nomme Bernadette Protti l'a tue par balle puis s'est suicide. 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. Had she been convicted today she would have received 30 years at a minimum. It was so awful. = Bernadette Protti IS Jeannette Tomanka: Beautiful photo of Kirsten Costas In addition, Kristen was a high school student from the United States who was murdered in June 1984 by Bernadette Protti, a classmate. Unfortunately for Bernadette, that isnt how life works. I just have this feeling, Palmers daughter told Palmer. The profile also indicated that the individual would likely not be at all remorseful about the killing, which was a surprise to investigators. I dont believe she told the whole truth in her confession, she seemed to be more worried about herself and what people would think, even after she took someones life. Why are people so dumbfounded that Bernadette got 9 years. According to Bernadette, they sat in the car for 40 minutes, with Kirsten offering her marijuana. 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. Corporate drudge escapee writing recipes, tips & discount alerts.. Protti had been jealous of Costas, who was the daughter of affluent parents and very popular at Miramonte High School. Brittfromseattle Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 am, Anonymous Aug 5, 2016 at 10:56 am. 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 Either way, Bernadette had worked tirelessly to cultivate a social profile that she could be proud of. I think it is safe to say that anyone can see, that the motivation would be, that Kristen would tell people what Bernadette did. Her friends still keep in Contact, but do not discuss her Murder. Her mother, Elaine Protti, was a homemaker, while her father was a retired public works officer. He asked who had stabbed her, but Kirsten was unable to speak. From what I gathered, Orinda was always judgmental. Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later on parole. 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.
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