Bernadette had jealousy issues. Besides, Moretti is the murderer who killed her friend Kirsten Costas. Similalry, Moretti married, and her name changed again to Jeanette Tomanka. There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. That dont Justify Murder. Wherever the group went, they were noticed. Maybe you need to hear one of those shooters moms speak on YouTube on the Ted talks. Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. Discovering her true picture on the Web is one thing that many individuals do. Girls, women at any age can be so horrible. Even if Missy and Kirsten were Bullies bo reason to Murder them. The ones no one else liked theres a reason usually. She loved to play Nancy Drew. I been bullied to. Kirsten liked almost everybody. I do believe she had some she didnt like, (but who didnt)! Killing is going to far. 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. Im sure Kirsten had her moments and faults and good qualities as well. No, it is about love, people. Nobody was all that nice to each other because that was the culture parents included even more so than the kids. 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. She did have the cutest clothes of all time and knew it. She still is as far as Im concerned. So they had a clique, what School or job doesnt? I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. Kirsten was a Bully, I had heard she was,, and heard she wasnt and it was hard to picture her as a Bully. ), Vintage shoe stores: See what shoe shopping really used to be like, Taco Bell in the 1960s, 1970s & 1980s: See their old restaurants, and what the Mexican fast-food chain used to serve, Candy Land, the vintage board game that made millions of kids dream of an ice cream & lollipop world, The Tattooed Lady: Maud Wagner & husband Gus became 1900s circus stars for their old-school tats, Not just peanuts: Why George Washington Carver is considered one of historys most important scientists, How do you use a rotary phone? The Costases raised two children: Kirsten and her younger brother, Peter. Not just the 2 accussed. Due to Bernadettes name change, she has seemingly disappeared from the public eye. You obviously are very contradicting since from gathering what the Hollywood movie has told you if Kirsten was truly a witch, then, Bernadette was a bigger idiot since she wanted to befriend such a person to begin with. 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. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. I feel very sad for both sides. Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. She dont go hardly anywhere anymore. Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten Why are you so focused on what they looked like? . In USA is more important to be popular, not smart, no matter how you treat others you become popular just because you say some joke or anything else to molest the person. In swimming pools she would practice tumbling, one friend told about it, she would dive in the water and do back flips. Heres her & what Bernadette Prottis Yellow Pinto wouldve looked like! So she didnt like Joanna or Nancy, she isnt Obligated to, or owe them anything. No such articles exist about anything you have described. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. She refused to. One girl said stupid stuff that embarrassed you, and cussed all the time, and other girls who smoked or cussed, she didnt associate with them, she didnt want around them. Shes older also. Doesnt make her a killer, thats being a teenager but dont make it sound like she just said shut up thats unrealistic. Moreover, Protti passed a lie-detector test, but her explanation went unverified. I think Bernadettes Youtube is fake now. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. first of all, the judge had to be stupid to find it second degree murder and it doesnt matter if she didnt plan to kill kirsten. I so disagree with some of the posters. This is all clearly stated in the intro. She is unstable and who knows what she will do. As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. She was born October 21, 1934, in Barnesville, Ohio, to her parents Jeffrey & Virginia (Fenton) Groves. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Copenhagen mayor to Californias Danish Capital: Stop acting homophobic, She was 13 when Roman Polanski sexually assaulted her. Bernadette is Sick. Like Moretti, Jeanette Tomanka became her new name after her marriage. Bridget was introduced as a shy student at Hollybrook High School in California whoafter seeing rich and popular girl Kelly Lockeaspired to join the Bobettes, the school's most popular group of girls. Over, if Kirsten bullied B why didnt B use it to Strenghten her Case. Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. I was happy enough at school without popularity. OTCP: Dying To Fit In: Kirsten Costas #keepyourfriendsclose #keepyourenemiescloser #1994moviewithtorispelling&kelliemartin #lifetimejustremadeit #meangirls #jenandcamnevermadecheer #edit/musicbynico @wetalkofdreams #promos @conspeared @CMTUHistory #LD @octoberpodVHS #lookatus pic.twitter.com/TckoR8bxVH ourtruecrimepodcast (@ourtruecrimepod) April 10, 2019, OTCP: Dying To Fit In: Kirsten Costas #keepyourfriendsclose #keepyourenemiescloser #1994moviewithtorispelling&kelliemartin #lifetimejustremadeit #meangirls #jenandcamnevermadecheer #edit/musicbynico @wetalkofdreams #promos @conspeared @CMTUHistory #LD @octoberpodVHS #lookatus pic.twitter.com/TckoR8bxVH. 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. we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. People are going by that. Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. Additional Information. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. After mother and daughter hugged each other, cried, and talked things out, the latter turned herself in and was arrested. Moving on, to begin life anew without the stigma of a murderer attached to her, Bridget legallymodifiedher name to Jeannette Butler and moved from California to Oklahoma and became a nurse. Bridget and her husband additionally had a baby whereas relocating to Oregon. Bernadette was paroled after seven years, for good behavior, at the age of 23. Site Feedback. Man you all just know Kirsten a small World. Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? Kirsten has nothing to do with thier problems at Miramonte or any of her friends had anything to do with it, so where is it youre all getting Kirsten and her friends ran these girls out. 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. She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. Is it respectful to perpetuate lies about a murdered teenage girl due to a fictional depiction? Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? Kirsten from what I heard was arrogant and self absorbed, but no bully, just a typical teen girl who didnt deserve to die even if she was a bully. Kirstens friends who said she was nice, well they were all in some (Clique) and stuck together and helped one another out. It would appear that kirsten marina costas was a spoilt rich kid who never had to go without any luxuries at all. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. With all this Corona Virus going around, none of that matters, it was 36 years ago, maybe LP or whoever moved on with her life. Even if you werent rich, if you were smart and acted sensible you were accepted. Its possible they forgave her and moved on. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. I hear one girl partied a lot that hung with them. The girl who said Missy Availa was the meanest girl she ever knew and was her Worst Bulky, youre no better, let the dead rest. Me! You know whats really sad? In PEOPLE, the article stated that Bernadette feared hurting her family by leaving them behind: If I kill myself, I will hurt people even more (my family). [13 May 1985, Arthur Lubow] I think its also safe to assume that her Catholic faith played a part in her decision. To bad Kirsten didnt get a chance to grow up and grow out of it. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. Wouldnt she have something smaller, like a paring knife? The best way is to bring bullies down a peg or a few. You took the words right out of my mouth! She didnt hate anyone (as I said) just didnt like the way they acted. That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. Kirsten didnt like some of those people cause they rubbed her the wrong way and acted Stupid around her, she definately wasnt down with Stupidity. It's a Lifetime movie. Moreover, Protti stabbed Costas 5 occasions with a butcher knife earlier than working away as a result of he thought he was seeing a fistfight. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. Kirsten doesnt look much better than she. A murderer? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, "Why wouldn't you just let me be your friend? 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. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. 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. Get yourself checked out! If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. 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. 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. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. Kirsten wasnt a bully. Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. It is done and over and over 3 decades. Like Kristen, Arthur and Berit Costas have been well-off dad and mom. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. "[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. Thats a win win. His battles with the church arent over, How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Orinda folks and former Students who knew Kirsten are not into Morbid fascinations. Netizens have been questioning Moretti's husband and children. If you werent Popular she looked down on you just as bad as Kirsten did. She could block it out of her mind (her words). I think the outcast girls there would say Kirsten was a (bully) chaise no one liked them, and they would say that. So yes it sucks to be bullied, but that is no excuse for any kind of physical action. Some say she was Stuck up, but not a Bully. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldnt change . Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. I dont agree with the Miramonte comments. She only had certain friends. Bernadette Protti had been charged with first-degree murder in the June 23 slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. I hope shes not sick esp. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. WOW MIRANDA, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE A TRIGGER TOO. Thats a much more obvious motive. One thing is for certain, Bernadette has not had any serious run-ins with the law since her release from prison. We had quite a few of them there. Theyre not looking forward to seeing her. Probally Berns Relatives saying all that, or, very close friends. There have been a couple people in my youth that I thought were extremely mean to me. Youre not looking at that Situation. Thats a different situation, no one liked those other kids as well. Check your Stories and facts before you post Nonsense. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. You may think Bernadette is happy and living life, glad you think so, I would hate to have to always live in fear, of fear of running into someone from my past, or, someone who knows about my past. Her quite a few photos aren't accessible on-line. Virginia graduated from Belmont High School Class of 1952 and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in 1956, majoring in home economics.. https://snbc13.com/virginia-kinney-obituary-death-pleasant/ HARTFORD Shooting -- On Monday, the daughter of a Fairfield couple w. ho were murdered during a jewelry robbery in 2005 testified before state lawmakers, saying that the Greenwich man whose stolen gun was used in the killings recently told her that the tragedy still haunts him and that he wishes the weapon had been locked away. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. She mostly liked everybody. Bridget Moretti (Aubrey Peeples) is an outsider from a modest family. And whenever she went to that parking lot to say that she admired Kirsten, thats probably the reason why she said her friend Got weird. I would have gotten weirded out too if my friend addmitted that she thought that I was perfect, pretty, and good at everything. Bernadette what you did was disgusting period and the only tiny way you can have the smallest amount of self respect would be to publicly come out and admit to the world that you too were an asshole, and Kirsten did not deserve what you did. Its not about them, its all about Kirsten who,was,robbed of her life, and robbed from her family. Karen, it wasnt about Bullying, it was over jealousy issues. But they never said! Anyone still get on these sites? Nancy and Joanna? [3] Love indeed. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. Since then, Bernadette Protti has seemingly vanished without a trace. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. Bernadette was and most likely still is a highly disturbed individual. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. Abe that was your downfall. Was she snotty to? Its all coming back to haunt her for what she did. She was described as a nurturer in an episode of Killer Kids. Do I think it was premeditated. Whats been done has been done. However, she is speculated to be living in Oregon with her husband and children. Bernadette really should have left her alone. She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. Put God first. They also laughed at you in the halls when you passed them, Bernadette to and Kirsten, I wasnt in the (wonderful in crowd) so I didnt fit in their world. She should of told the truth and met Kirsten at the house and talked there with her parents present. Bernadette is hiding out, dont know about the depression, but she is in hiding and dont want her location exposed now, not sure if she is married anymore, but shes not working, she is somewhere out of State close to a family member. I cant get to the point quickly. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. Bernadette made a horrible decision by ending a girls life, if she left her alone, B wouldnt be in the mess she got herself in, she kept pushing for her friendship. I lost for cheerleader and I didnt get the club I wanted and I didnt get (on the) yearbook (staff), Protti told officers in a taped confession played at the trial. This was followed by the protagonist also being rejected from Hollybrook's yearbook staff, but in spite of her anger, she still aspired to become friends with Kelly. She had taken Kirsten out in her car, where the latter felt that Bernadette had gone weird. Arnold saw a flash from a metal blade about one-and-a-half feet long. Was Bernadette fragile when her behaviour was reported to not have changed after Kirstens murder? I personally beleive Kirsten could be a smart aleck to those she didnt like, but remember most teenage girls are. I dont think it was so much bullying as it was insecurity, I think Bernadette said something that went all wrong in the car. Others suffer more cause they experience the loss. In addition to presenting the story as it was published in November of 1985, I have also added some photos from my own collection, including one from a trip she and I both took to Washington DC with a school group, as well as other pictures from our 85 class yearbook. Paris Mahone, did you even know Kirsten? Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. So glad you think shes nice. But it wasnt a big fallout, just words between them.. Karen, where are you? They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. What teen isnt? [3] The Costases' neighbors called an ambulance, but Kirsten was mortally wounded and died at a nearby hospital. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. Kirsten she had her moments there was a few she didnt like, as I said, it was ones that no one else liked. This whole story is just disgusting. I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). people arent to worried about this case any longer. So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. She looks like she would have lit up a room. 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. 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. Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. She turned it about herself! You are disturbing and evil by stating that death was too good for Kirsten, an innocent victim of a brutal murder. Facebook. Are you suggesting by your comment Kirsten had is well deserved that Kirsten deserved to be murdered because she understandably didnt take kindly to being 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 and was then driven to an empty car-park at night. The people implying that Kristen had it coming, or whoever else blamed her parents, are, in life, the jealous Bernadette types. 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. Several on the site say Kirsten was Sweet Cute and Funny. Bernadette was a sweet girl, thats why it was so hard to beleive she was the killer. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Kirsten is forever missed. Im irritated. Though mortally wounded, she ran to Arthur Hillmans house across the street for help. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. Art and Berit were Wonderful people. Snotty people blamed her publicly and without mercy.. shame on them, you know who you are. Also there Was another girl who went out with the football team and accused them all of raping her, not the entire team, but several players and I hear she was ran out as well and dogged by the Students. She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. Bernadette had plenty of other friends, she was in that group, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, if she would of left her alone, eventually they may of became friends, no she couldnt wait, wanted it all right now and pushed and forced her way into it. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. I was born with common sense. [10], The aforementioned film was remade in 2019 as a Lifetime television movie starring Aubrey Peeples as Bridget Moretti and Sarah Dugdale as Kelli Locke, characters based on Protti and Costas, and Kellie Martin, who played Protti in the first television movie, playing the FBI Agent charged to tracking her. There is absolutely no justifying what she did and if you feel justifiedthen at the core, you are the problem, not the pretty, popular girl. I believe she kept crying and begging for her friendship and it weirded Kirsten out. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. Her friends were all Pretty. And in the movie, the big butcher knife sat between the 2 girls in the car. That Saturday evening, Kirstens parents and brother left to attend a potluck dinner for Peters Little League team. Everything is Me! Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. The Principal though highly of her. After trying to confirm Prottis alibi, the detectives started to doubt her veracity as a liar. She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. Additionally, Costas visited Miramonte High School and was a member of the school's varsity swim team and the cheerleading squad. She is evil and a Monster (with a very dark Soul). But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. Until something happens. that HS was a tough place especially for girls. Not saying she was an Angel, Im sure she said something to hurt Someones feelings, who hasnt! She was skinny. Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. She was mercilessly cruel to anyone who was nothing like her although death in my opinion was far too good for her or any other bully. But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. So there actually is no first degree evidence that is solid and beyond a reasonable doubt. You need to educate yourself before speaking on things you have no clue about. Kirsten, who appeared tense but not terrified, said, My friend got weird on me. She asked to call home. Those girls had a clique. Keep reading to learn more about the murder of Kirsten Marina Costas. The judgemental insecurities started there for Bernadette and everyone else that was raised in those conditions. After her release, she moved to another state and changed her name. So I can tell you kids in these upper class schools are not angels and theyre raised not to be by their parents, who were the same way when they were in school. 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. This is what makes me sad the most. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. I would love to hear Bernadette being interviewed now about that tragic night in suburban Oakland. Uncover Bridget Moretti's Precise Picture. Self Absorbed yes. And Im sure Ms.Stuff and D and Beauty and the Beast are probaly still today If they want to be. People make their own reputation and choices in life whether they are bad or good. We all make remarks to people as teens even the best of people, were not perfect, but no right to Murder and it dont Justify Murder. 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. A 16-year-old girl was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a classmate she feared was about to tell schoolmates that she was "weird." Bernadette Protti had been. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)? Google It, it sure will tell you. None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. I dealt with it so I know. Even if Kirsten was mean, it still doesnt justify killing her. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. Kirsten was just Stuck up, but not a mean girl. She is Crazy obviously, has enough problems and has to deal with murdering Kirsten and that doesnt help. You are lying. 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. I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. Hostile people do. No justification for Murder. Most people would be angered and perturbed by that kind of behavior. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. Did you ever think that she would not want to try to defend herself in court with letting out the terrible things Kristen said to her and how she berated her and others because she was sorry and she felt as though that would only add insult to injury to Kristens family?.
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