She acted like Kirsten except Kirsten was (more funny). One of the most popular girls attending the Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif., Costas was envied for her beautiful looks and privileged background. All other photos are from the Miramonte High School yearbook, 1985. But how did it come to this? Kirsten would of changed to overtime. Friends said she was a glowing part of the student body with a warm and welcoming personality. 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. His team had put in 4,000 man-hours, followed 1,000 leads, interviewed 800 people, and checked out 750 Pintos, the sheriff told the press, as he and other investigators stood for photographers and reporters. How is obsessing over this going to solve the problem? 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. She was outgoing even as a nurse, but now, I hear she dont really associate with anyone outside of family. Dont matter if the girl bullied her. Some still get together. You know who you are to. 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. For you to even fix your fingers to type a reference that this was some sort of fault of the victims speaks volumes about you as a person. The news flew through the town. The Los Angeles County Coroner determined he had committed suicide. Youre no better than Bernadette haters as well. >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. She was home with a friend and an adult man who was watching them, classmates say. Lisa I totally agree. She must have really had a low opinion of herself!! As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. So start the story there. If we had to kill all 15:year olds who were Smart Aleck then we wouldnt have none making it to Graduation or getting their Drivers License. Regardless no one deserves to die like that. I am almost certain she and Bernadette had words its Obvious, but Kirsten got in the Car with her, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, Bernadette took it way to Personal till it became Personal and (fatal). Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. Therefore, it was hard for the Prottis to afford the lifestyle that Bernadette desired. She lived big. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. Without a confession, authorities did not have enough evidence to arrest her. I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. However, despite being a member of this popular entity, she wasnt satisfied as she wanted more. We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. As I also wrote to you in a previous comment, 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. Maybe it wasnt a big national story at the time, and was more of a California Bay area story (Im from Illinois). If it was national news, I missed it. My kid knows better than to bully others. AKA Berns BFF named used in movie. According to her attorney, Charles James, juveniles convicted of murder in California serve an average of four to six years. They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. Kirsten she liked everyone, she wasnt any bully by any means, she was so cute and funny.
The story of Bernadette Protti: Everything you need to know Aside from her family conditions, Bernadette Protti had other underlying problems. There was no jury in the trial. Youre not now Bullying a dead girl, makes you worse than her, you will be the one to Answer for it, not her, she already has, Bernadette sure isnt any Angel shes a Cold Blooded Killer, dont care what her reasons are, she is the Bully, and Kirsten is the Victim. She comes back to see her mom her dad passed. 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. Dont care how mean Kirsten was, that was uncalled for, you that defend Bernadette saying Kirsten was mean girl, do you realize Kirsten is gone forever, and will never be back, do you realize Bernadette took a Life! Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? Those girls had a clique. Kirsten was well liked and cared. As the cops went through the list of suspects, Bernadette Prottis name cropped up. No one wanted an absence to be confused with an arrest. She dont go hardly anywhere anymore. Wouldnt she have something smaller, like a paring knife? Shut up already and get a life. Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. Mats you knew Kirsten? You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. People looked up to her to.. Guys can be, girls are Worse. Reflecting on her public humiliation, Angela has a heart to heart talk with her sister about her wanting to be someone else. Very, very mean. Bernadette only got in that Exclusive Club cause a friend who had pull nominated her. 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. I still have nightmares of many girlfriends ignoring me, making fun of me and being just vicious. Kirstens house was Smaller than Bernadettes, how was Kirsten all around was she friendly? I do believe she was real nice to those she did like and her friends. A teenage girl sought in the stabbing murder of an Orinda cheerleader lured her victim from home under the guise of driving her to a phony initiation ceremony for a socially-exclusive volunteer group, Contra Costa Sheriffs deputies said yesterday. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. Notable Alumni. However, we should leave our readers with the thought that if Bernadette had committed the crime today, she would not have gotten off as easily as she did back in 1985. I see why her Sisters and mom forgive her, theyre her family and family sticks by you. I wasnt crazy about Kirsten Carrie, Christine and the rest, I knew how I didnt kill them. You took the life away from this poor girl and her family. Anyone who defends her and likes her is a Pathetic Loser also. Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. Not to mention all over the world. Well it is best to not bother the girl anymore sick or not, cause she moved on and so did the Costas family, so why keep the fuel burning, its just best to let folks live their lives. Well she had her Spirits and was funny ( if not funnier) like that. There were several bullied as I said before. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? She loved life, never seen her get ugly with anyone, I really cant picture that. Karen I believe on that fateful night In The car Bernadette was pushing a friendship was was adamant and persistent about it. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. Bernadette was kind to. Rene was a lovely girl too who suffered not having opened the door for Kirsten because she was young and scared and didnt know what was going on, or who was at the door. Its about time on other sites told all about Kirsten and how much fun loving she was. Is the actor married or in a long term relationship? B was so quiet of a person we figured just talking about something like that made her sick. I was a year behind those girls, Bernadette was mean to me, she was stuck up also. Vanessa I agree I knew both girls. I would love to hear Bernadette being interviewed now about that tragic night in suburban Oakland. San Francisco Examiner newspaper headline from June 25, 1984. I think Kristen called Bernadette out on being a lesbian. She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. I was happy enough at school without popularity. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. This girl wanted to be accepted but was met with several failures, including failing to make the yearbook staff. That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. Bernadette went to school. Really? I think NOT! She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five.
5 Horrific Murders (and the TV Movies made from them) And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? Death of a Cheerleader is a 2019 Lifetime Made-for-TV Movie. Protti didnt get a short sentence because she claimed to have been picked on. BETs 'American Soul' Tells a True Story With Mostly Fictional Characters. "I lost for cheerleader and I didnt get the club I wanted and I didnt get (on the) yearbook (staff)," Costas' murderer explained in a taped confession cited by Los Angeles Times. We all moved on, every time we rehash this, it just brings up the past to that very day. No, it is about love, people. Your lack of self awareness is both amusing and perplexing. Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. You got back at her more than enough, its best to leave her alone on other sites. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. Word was that girls were safe because raping a girl is irresponsible and could get them fired because girls could get pregnant and priest need to bring money in, not pay out for 18 years. She just didnt think at the time and it cost a lot of people lots of problems. The killing, which has left authorities baffled, occurred as the popular student and cheerleader was apparently fleeing a bogus invitation to an initiation dinner for the Bobbies, a public service sorority-like group she had joined. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. Mats you knew those Girls? Kirsten made some comment about them, and it just seemed like everyone else was thinking that, but she was the only one who would come out and say it., MORE:Lip Smackers from Bonne Bell: The super trendy vintage lip balm from the 70s & 80s, Bernadette admitted she had made the phone call setting up a meeting with Kirsten. No, it is about love, people. This is a truly heartbreaking experience and we are really grieving together," said Miramonte principal Julie Parks. She wasnt interested in helping outcast kids, cause she wanted to be in, and she was popular to from my standpoint of view. So if she didnt like you, probably you did something to irritate her and she let you know it. Teens are teens. Or going by the Movie portrayed, Deadly Women had Kirsten as a down to Earth Girl who loved all. Karen, it wasnt about Bullying, it was over jealousy issues. Lots of teen girls are caddy and laugh at people. If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. A sane or fragile person would not have been able to endure being confronted with so much pain that they were responsible for, yet Bernadette could and did. There was one that wrote in the1986 alumni that she wasnt desiring to be found cause the 4 years at Miramonte wasnt the best for her. She had friends to, some were Bernadettes, and they dont care to hear from or about Bernadette anymore. I know this because I was there in the same class of Kirsten and Bernadette. She could of been real nice and friendly. I disagree with you. Bernadette was sentenced to nine years (maximum) for second-degree murder on April 1, 1985. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, You that said Kirsten was mean, dont know her, or anything about her. Director Jeff Hare Writer Lauren Balson Carter Stars Ella Cannon Austin Freeman Summer Madison We bought a do up property. Upper middle class at least. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. However, things got weird when Kirsten realized that Bernadette's invitation was of a second-hand nature, and she wouldn't want to go to a party where she wasn't invited first-hand. Bernadette committed the crime at the age of 15. Naturally, you might be wondering about where Bernadette Protti is currently. There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. Oakland Tribune Wednesday, September 5, 1984, Oakland Tribune Saturday, October 6, 1984. She slaughtered a girl. So Mats Bernadette was Sweet. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette, she would of told Alex Arnold all about her, and the Conversation. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. . Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? Be honest with yourselves. The juvenile code dictates a sentence of confinement to the age of 25. We all were in Gymn together we werent really friends, but we got along and talked and hung out in Gymn. I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). I dont care what anyone says to another person, it does not give you the right to kill them. Kirsten was almost identical to that, no like Tori Spelling. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? I knew nothing about this story until I saw it on lifetime and I actually felt really sorry for Kelly Martin who portrayed Bernadette protti. Bernadette tried her best to forge a friendship under false pretenses and you Justify her actions, you must either be Bernadette or her sister, or a close friend or Relative. Girls, women at any age can be so horrible. people arent to worried about this case any longer. 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. I believe they wouldnt allow you to read if you were in a group with them, thats there Nature towards people who they feel superior to. Finally, as an aside, I think some people need to learn the difference between fiction and reality.