In August of that year, Palmer took her daughter and friends, Protti included, to Sleepy Hollow Swim Club where they had talked about how terrible a person had to be to do such a thing to their friend. Why? Isaiah 43:19 1984 On June 23, 1984, Costas was lured with a phony invitation to a dinner for the Bob-o-Links, a sorority-like group at school. FUCK HER!!! 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. 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. These are the same people who passed judgment on another girl before Bernadette was apprehended. Bridget Moretti Histoire Vraie; Le 23 juillet 1968, la lycenne amricaine Kirsten Marina Costas dcde. While the murder comes as total surprise . Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Curious Nov 29, 2016 at 7:54 am. Even if so, no right to take her life.
Part 3: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985/3 Bernadette Protti aka Jeannette Tomanka Virginia Protti Varela the CEO posted by Bernadette Protti new ID revealed @ 1:25 AM 1422 Comments Anonymous said. While her father's identity is not revealed, she has a sister called Virginia Protti. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas waslured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. Bernadette Protti had mental issues. She needs mental help! Unfortunately for Bernadette, that isnt how life works. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You are all as fake as ever. SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 / BERNADETTE PROTTI / LOCAL MOTIVE / DASH / CAT + CLOUD. In my teen years it was like that just took over your mind and body, hormones are chalking up a lot, and you get moody its rough being a teen, Doubt Kirsten was any worse than any other teen girl at Miramonte in the Popular Group. She watched as the other car parked outside of Kirstens house. The police and ambulance arrived quickly. Bernadette Protti of Orinda wept as she was escorted in handcuffs to juvenile hall Wednesday, minutes after she was convicted of second-degree murder. No one except for Kristen, Bernadette and God himself were there and knows what happened. http://www.inquisitr.com/3750647/bernadette-protti-kirsten-costas-cheerleader-murder-on-ids-1980s-the-deadliest-decade-plus-the-obsession-with-finding-bernadette-protti/ If Kirsten would of told the talk would of blown over Decades before now, but now, this will always follow her, and shes labeled as a Murderer, how much more embarrassing can that be? From what I gathered, Orinda was always judgmental. Plus, I think Bernadette should be forgiven. Mother Elaine was a homemaker, who read her bible with a stop watch. Reality Apr 6, 2019 at 1:45 am. Why are people so dumbfounded that Bernadette got 9 years. The rolling stone article was a complete fabrication. Sharon Palmers daughter was a lot like Kirsten a funny person and Confident, and likeable. Nobody deserves to die at all and for your information the real Kirsten Costas WAS NOT A BULLY they lied in the film, Emma Jun 19, 2018 at 1:54 am, So what if shes married with children?!? The first is a case of high school jealousy. Me Aug 27, 2021 at 4:18 pm. Could you drive me home? What about now, dont think shes not exposed and embarrassed. BARC shelter in Brooklyn founder Vinny Spinola,, He was one of the six shelters 25 years ago at the first Broadway Barks even helping setting up the tables,, a great loss we will miss you,, love you so Vinny . Anonymous Jan 2, 2019 at 5:20 pm. Either way, Bernadette had worked tirelessly to cultivate a social profile that she could be proud of. According to, I would like to remain anonymous. She murdered an innocent person She should have gotten a life sentence. How could anyone when this adorable, girl that everyone loved, got stabbed? Palmer explained that kids went out in groups, slept with lights on or even slept in their parents room as a result of the unsolved crime. 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. viewed 15 April 2017, Clickamericana.com The Real Death of a Cheerleader Story So she had more money than they deployed, and she wasnt the Outcast they made her out to be, wasnt as popular as Kirsten, but she was Close. Kirsten would surely tell everyone how weird Bernadette was. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult.
Or again are fabricating, lying, and passing judgment more then ever. The FBI man thinks I did it. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Bernadette was paroled from the California Youth Authority at the ripe old age of 23. But she was just 15 and had her whole life in front of her. Ive been able to live with it, but I cant ignore it, its too much for me and I cant be that deceiving. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. Now that she had her foot in the door, surely all she had to do now was simply put her hand out. Elle est ne le 23 juillet 1968 et est dcde le 23 juin 1984. No excuse for Bernadette she was a Beast. 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. Palmer said, I was afraid to let [my daughter] go anywhere. Formerly known as Bernadette Protti. None of you still know why. One of the students that appeared to epitomise Bernadettes definition of success was a girl in her year level called Kirsten Costas. And the one person whose acceptance meant so much [to Protti], the one she so desperately wanted to talk to, has tragically been silenced forever.. Please still love me. You people are as sick as ever. The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23,whereupon she changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka and left California. Anonymous Jan 4, 2020 at 6:45 pm. She was self absorbed and full of Confidence. As the murderer of Kirsten Costas, and Bernadette Protti, Bridget Moretti is well-known. @OfficialBPeters. Anonymous Dec 13, 2019 at 12:52 pm. She was mentally unhinged and desperate for acceptance, like the detective said from the.movie! According toPalmer, Bernadette was acting strange and Kirsten was frightened and wanted out of the car.. It was definitely a tragedy. Captive Humans: True Crime Cases of People Held Captive - click image, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade S01E03 The Cheerleader Murder. Kirsten shouldve been grateful that someone went through all of this trouble just to get close to her. Mats '86 Jun 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Nancy had once been part of the group Kirsten hung with. She and her mother even went for a lovely late evening walk. Kirsten went up to a door and asked for a ride home. I am surprised this hasnt happened more than once. 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. Bernadette was nice, and I considered her a friend in class. I thought after 30 years you people who were her age would have matured already. Unfortunately, Bernadette obviously had trouble controlling her anger and impulsivity. Small sentences were the way it was in the mud 20th century. The judge indicated his concern about this during sentencing, stating that he hoped the trial had served a purpose more useful than as mere entertainment. 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. She was more ashamed of what she did than killing Kirsten, Palmer said. Her mother also refused to allow Nancy to take the lie detector test. Bernadettes was Brown woods bigger home. Kirsten was a judgemental girl who stupidly believed money and designer clothes were important. She was sentenced to second degree murder as a juvenile (because she was one), not an adult. The Prottis couldn't afford the lifestyle the Costas family could and that was the lifestyle Bernadette wanted. Bernadette said she turned the offer down and so an argument began. Trivia. but its also a story so shocking that it has to be truemostly. [Protti] felt if Kirsten had told what she had done that it would be the end of her life.. Kirsten staggered to the front door of the neighbours house and banged on the door. Theres a reason why we treat minors as such I dont mean to ignore or lessen the pain of the Costas family, but I can forgive her. 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. You people need to leave things to GOD who pays his own punishment, and not try and play detectives. Bernadette took her life. So it seems not to be escaping from her. The time she spent incarcerated is just not enough. "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 film became a TV movie phenomenon, according to entertainment news site Monsters and Critics. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Kirsten had been a member of the yearbook committee and a cheerleader. He began by reviewing the existing evidence, including the interview notes and lie detector tests. En juin 1984, une camarade de classe nomme Bernadette Protti l'a tue par balle puis s'est suicide. The next day, every single female student made sure to attend school, regardless of whether they were ill or not. Upon confirming that Bernadettes alibi was as thin-skinned as her constitution, the private investigator took this information to detectives. Smart Aleck, there would be less than a handful, of teen girls in this World. Life hacker. In the end she will answer to GOD regardless. And besides that, shed passed a polygraph. Bernadette watched as Kirsten took all the success Bernadette believed. The ruse worked and soon she drove up to Kirstens house and honked the horn. I hooe she was humiliated at her trial and Orinda and. In the end, the wannabe cheerleader was found guilty of second degree murder, with the judge rejecting the idea that the murder was premeditated. I feel deeply for the Costa family. There is just so many questions I would love to have answers to. Two nights later, Bernadette lied to her parents about needing the car for a babysitting job. . Miss Costas had been stabbed five times with a kitchen knife. Bernadettes mother screamed and put her head down when she saw the knife in trial, said Palmer. I dont get why she only got 7 years. It was not jealously! How was she to you, was she Stuck up? I blog sometimes. I would rather die," according to CNN. Later, she married her husband and is now officially known to the world as Jeannette Tomanka. Kirstens big ego shouldve been sufficiently stroked that night knowing someone thought she was so perfect and amazing. viewed 15 April 2017, People.com In a Deadly Explosion of Teenage Unhappiness, One Life Is Cut Short, Another Blighted by Murder On 9th December 1984, Bernadette was called in for a second interview. I just really have always wanted to know what getting weird meant. Consequence: Incarceration in a juvenile facility. Unfortunately, Bernadette obviously had trouble controlling her anger and impulsivity. Peter et Kirsten Costas ont tous deux grandi Orinda, en Californie. But the plea was rejected. 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. If Kirstens friends wanted thier names told they would not of Altered them on 1980s Deadliest Decade, and changed thier Photo. Yes, she couldve punched her or just avoid Kirsten the next day at school but Bernadette didnt want to be embarrassed and thats why she did it. Karen Severson and Laura Doyle were friends with Missy Avila since grade school, but as they grow older, Missy blossoms into a . And now everyone was going to find out how weird she really was. Is Bernadette Protti still in jail? . The knife was huge. En juin 1984, Bernadette Protti, une camarade de classe, lui a tir dessus et l'a tue. 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. I doubt highly people in Orinda will forgive Bernadette, especially Kirstens friends, just cause a few didnt like Kirsten, dont mean they whole town didnt like her. Kirstens parents argued that no ones cutting up tomatoes with a knife thats almost half a metre long. Kirsten was like a puppy. Bernadette saw her carefully cultivated outward persona crumbling with every passing mile as the two cars returned to Orinda city limits. She attacked and killed a person in cold blood. I wish I could tell the Costas family how sorry I am, especially her brother who is probably still alive. And thus, a red herring was born. He described seeing a chunky teenaged girl with stringy blonde hair in track pants driving a Ford Pinto. I thought that she was going to tell everybody at school that I was really weird, Protti claimed during trial. But would I go kill a person for taking all the stuff i wanted even if I ever tried hard? Under the circumstances, such a plea would seem like a fairly reasonable thing to do: due to Bernadettes age at the time of the murder, the sentence handed down would have been the same length regardless of whether the guilty verdict was for first or second degree murder. Would she never speak up to them and tell them or let them find out their selves and be devastated because nowadays people can find out anything if they look long enough. 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. );
Mother Elaine was a homemaker, who read her bible with a stop watch. Out in the car, Bernadette watched as Kirsten hopped into the other car. While the police reviewed the case using the profile, Berit and Arthur Costas hired a private investigator. Peter grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. She paid her dues to the court system and I am sure she is now and always will for the remainder of her life. 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. 2023 Campolindo High School along with the Acalanes Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. Shes obviously bisexual, Anonymous Mar 27, 2018 at 1:45 pm, How can she be a nurse when she murdered somebody I dont get it, Martin Jan 18, 2017 at 1:34 am. I doubt she was any worse than any other teen girl, I guarantee you she wouldnt of done what Bernadette did. While Costas made the cheerleading team, Protti didn't. Im glad that Bernadette is living her life and having a family. Her parents were devout Catholics; her father was a retired public works officer and her mother a homemaker. However, true to form, Bernadette was not satisfied. Well, thats what Bernadette said happened. Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. Also does she think about what she done still or has blocked it out of her mind, can she sleep at night knowing the hurt she put another family through also her family as well. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It just shows that the people in the area are still as stupid, and vain, and sick and materialistic as ever. Its never too late for Jeanette to say, I killed someone and I have to live with that the rest of my life. Anonymous Feb 7, 2019 at 8:54 pm. The resident drove Costas to a neighbor's house in Orinda because her parents were out for the evening. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! If you lived in Orinda, there was competition to be the best. 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. Bernadette had known that Kirsten was away. Additionally, the Bernadette character was portrayed as sweet and innocent, while a sexy twenty-something Tori Spelling played the part of the 15 year old Kirsten. Your IP: How can you Justify a girl who Savagely murdered and let the blame rest on 2 Innocent. Suse Feb 11, 2019 at 1:11 am. Had she been convicted today she would have received 30 years at a minimum. Kirsten was immature and would have told people what had happened, Palmer explained. The accused, Bernadette Protti of Orinda, held her mother's hand throughout a hearing Friday in Juvenile Court here. I feel for both families no winners here. They grow out of it, I was a teen its normal to be Snotty, it just comes Natural for most girls more than guys. Unlike her classmate, Bernadette came from an overtaxed family, the youngest of six children. The Costa family settled in Hawaii, which included the mother, the fatherBeritand Kirsten's brother, Peter, after being left discouraged by the flakey judiciary. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. Bernadette has gone on with her life. 3. Mats86 Oct 8, 2019 at 11:09 am. Palmer said the Moraga citizen who Costas asked for a ride obliged and drove Costas home, but he told authorities later that there was a strange car following them. Kirsten would of Outgrown her ways and probaly she and Bernadette would of been Civil to one another today. Stacey has everything: looks, personality, wealthy parents, and a pack of snooty, sycophantic friends at school. I could never forgive her because I dont think she is a good person. People thought it was drugs, but I got that feeling from the trial., [Costas] had no way of knowing that Bernadette was thinking a great deal about her, stated another article in 1985 by People magazine. The maximum punishment for Bridget Moretti, also known as Bernadette Prott, was nine years, but she was freed on parole seven years later, in 1992, when she was 23. Bernadette is the victim here, not Kristen. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. Guys are kind of, girls are worse. So sad for all. After that, Bridget fled from California to Oklahoma and officially changed her name to Jeannette Butler. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Here, the characters flip hair colors (and the 2019 remake kept the victim as a blonde and the murderer as a brunette). Well, guess what? But, honestly, your theories are some of the stupidest. Bernadette served her time and was released. Although Bernadette was also well off, like most people in Orinda, she was not happy with her family. Born in 1968, she has lived half of her life as of now and is proceeding with a phony character to avoid her past and the misery that can bring into her life. That night, Bernadette told her mother they needed to talk, but Elaine Protti said she was tired. Jeannette had an 18 inch knife in her car and lied that her sister left it there to cut vegetables when working on the road, which is obviously BS. L, Arthur et Berit Costas ont lev leurs enfants. LOL How stupid it is to even suggest that! Idiots!!! })(120000);
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No one wanted their absence to be noted by others, for fear they would be connected to the crime. Kirsten had commented on the shabbiness of her equipment, and Bernadette rankled at what she saw as Kirsten passing judgement on her. Bernadette Peters. I lived in the Bay Area when this happened so I remember it. 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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. So, she confessed to her parents who called the police., Palmer attended the trail. In response, Bernadette started stabbing. Palmer said, Rene [the neighbor] and Kirsten were really close. However, the neighbor failed to respond when Costas signaled for help. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. Kirstens murder was premeditated. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. . We only have opinions. Berit told the caller that Kirsten was away until the weekend, but that she would ensure that Kirsten was told. Bernadette confessed to a priest who told her to tell her parents. Brittfromseattle Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 am, Anonymous Aug 5, 2016 at 10:56 am. While in custody Bernadette graduated from high school, earned a bachelors degree in nursing and has been writing nursing text books. 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 .