Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. The movie, like most movies, is no an accurate account. Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. Her house too, apparently had paint peeling off, and was not the type of place she imagined herself to be living in. Although the attack was witnessed by Alex Arnold, he could not see the killers face, and chasing the killers Pinto did not yield results. Bunch of fg liars. The rumours were so intense that her mother prevented her from taking a lie detector test and transferred her from the learning institution. Im sorry.. There is no need to BULLY someone who is poor which is what Kristen did!!! She may live a Quiet life, but she is still a Killer. She was released the following year. You know whats really sad? Like I said, Im sure theres a purpose somewhere to where she can make a difference in someones life today, she was a lot like Kirsten Costas. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. If so, sweetie I want to meet you. still no right to murder anyone. Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. Karen, its true, Bernadette was obsessed with Kirsten . I highly doubt I would like you either. This is all clearly stated in the intro. 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. I always noticed Bernadette would give Kirsten stares and mean looks at times. Bernadette admired and idolized Kirsten, her schoolmate. You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? The characters were loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica, it could've been angst-ridden Jill--or maybe it was the plain girl nobody suspected. Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. People looked up to her to.. Kirsten was described mostly Vibrant and friendly by others, and so was Bernadette. Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. Lisa I totally agree. We all have someone we dont like. First published on November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM. Bernadette really should have left her alone. I do believe she didnt like outcasts like Nancy and Joanna there. At the start of the proceeding, Bernadette sat facing forward, her mouth slack, her eyes unfocused. Bernadette concocted a plan to get Kirsten out of her house and it appears that Kirsten got annoyed when she discovered that Bernadette lied to get her out of her house alone. She probably just told her off, like she did the others. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. I can see Kirsten not wanting to be bothered with her. 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. According to the letter, she was able to live with it but couldn't ignore it. Her biggest desire was to be liked and succeed, just like Kirsten. Bernadette grabbed the knife from the vehicle and met Kirsten on her neighbour's lawn, and a scuffle ensued. She and her BFF were both Odd. But I will feel honored at the same timebut I still would have been weirded out. No one owes anyone a thing. Those bullied girls like I said were loose or cussed and smoked and (dressed roughly).. She and her friends were mostly ( stuck up) and self absorbed, She wasnt typically a bully just more snooty, at least thats how she appeared to me. The murderer named Bridget Moretti was played by Aubrey Peeples. Kirsten went to strangers, wanting to be dropped off home. We were never the same after that, Miramonte was never the same after that. This is what can happen when you are a bully. And those others, D and them, they have lives of their own and probaly (jobs and families) so why would they care about being the Life of the Party? I lost for cheerleader. 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. She deserves it. I saw an interview with one of her classmates who described her as mean. It weirded Kirsten out. People are going by that. 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. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. Where is Bernadette Protti Now? Kirsten Costas Killer Today They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. Bernadette only got in that Exclusive Club cause a friend who had pull nominated her. I think she had a crush on Kirsten and was terrified of Kirsten telling everyone she was a lesbian. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). Theres way to much in Life than to be spending it chasing someone around over 30 years ago the justice system failed, its just pointless. Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. There were a lot of girls at Miramonte they didnt like or fit in, they ran them all out, not just Nancy, she wasnt alone, neither was Joanna, but they act like they were the only victims there. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. Bernadette Protti | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers The paint was peeling off, and it put a lot of pressure on her sensitive self-esteem as she never imagined living in such a place. Read the facts of the case instead of perpetuating lies that Kirsten pushed Bernadette or that she bullied Bernadette. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. When the taped confession was played, the only noise in the hushed courtroom was Bernadettes sweet, girlish voice. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance as police secured the scene. I wasnt crazy about Kirsten Carrie, Christine and the rest, I knew how If you did your research, you would know that Kirsten didnt bully Bernadette. 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. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? If she didnt like someone , there was a reason. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? Most of the Bobbies were Snooty. That dont Justify Murder. Who knows what was true or not. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink,so whatever happens is something they are a part of as well as the person they have pushed. How is that possible. I was raised to treat others with respect. Maybe they were all misunderstood. November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM Sorry about that. Nothing should move a person to kill another. So bullies need to die. She looked like a nice person that had a good life ahead of her. They hung out together, Bernadette couldnt face up Kirsten was more Popular than she was, and better at everything. If you liked this article, please share it! To conclude, it is obvious that Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true event that shocked the small American town. The only freak in this tragic story is Bernadette. Distractify is a registered trademark. Elaine, who was studying the Bible, set her kitchen timer and resumed reading. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. Now, instead of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the young fire victim's family is in mourning. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. What is wrong with you? Her main concern when being caught was people finding out who she was, and people hating her rather then easing the pain of the parents who obviously would never be the same considering they buried their own child (who had not had a chance to live, and have life beyond her own) before they buried themselves! I guess Bullying Justifies Murder, the way youre putting it, Kirsten is the real Vicitm, not Bernadette. So Mats Bernadette was Sweet. Many people know about Bernadette's infamous story, but what about her personality? Later, she would throw her T-shirt and sweatpants in the garbage dump of the Sleepy Hollow Swim Club. But that has about a millionth of a percent chance of ever happening. She dont go hardly anywhere anymore. So she had money, her family did. But it wasnt a big fallout, just words between them.. Karen, where are you? She threw up sour cream and onion chips. Mats you knew Kirsten? You knew both girls? 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. They are Cat Mean. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story What's The True Story Behind Lifetime's Remake Of 'Death Of A That Movie had Tori Spelling kind of a Bully. I was on a few adult precision ice skating teams, and let me tell you, some of the women who were on the teams were a hell of a lot worse than high school girls!! A murderer? But to portray her as a Mean girl teen is off limits to the real Kirsten. Students at Miramonte High School in Orinda, whose social acceptance Bernadette Protti craved, said yesterday she should be kept in prison for a long time. Is the actor married or in a long term relationship? Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti, according to the Associated Press in 1984. The priests were rapist. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. The movie did not do justice to Kirstens memory as it seemed to blame the victim rather than the killer. 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. My kid knows better than to bully others. Only talked to her once or twice ever. Lots of teen girls are caddy and laugh at people. "Our community is devastated. Bernadette then said she wanted to go home and think, and Hilley agreed. I thought Kirsten was a very pretty little thing. Some girls considered all those girls Stuck up they considered Bernadette as well. Bernadette was kind to. We are all different. So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? It is done and over and over 3 decades. I heard from an article from her friends mom, Kirsten wasnt exclusive and liked everyone. Her family were upper-middle class, not multi millionaires. Really? Shame on you. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. Kirsten Costas, a 15-year-old teen living in the small suburban California town of Orinda, was stabbed to death by her classmate Bernadette Protti, then also 15, on June 23, 1984. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. A few cried. She didnt have time to (bully). She wont tell where shes at, cause to many people have it out for her cause of her past. Skylar Neese: The tragic story of the teen murdered by her friends. Kirsten had a lot to look forward to. Kirsten left the car and went to the home of Alexander and Mary Jane to call her parents. She also took enough courses through a local community college to graduate with an associate in arts degree. I think Kirsten was friends with Bernadette or she would of never gotten in her car, Kirsten was funny who she associated with. She called Bernadette on her bizarre behavior that night, and if Bernadette would of left Kirsten alone, it would of never reached that Point, and Kirsten would still be alive maybe even today. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. Or do you mean that you think she was a fragile human being before she brutally murdered Kirsten? She would have seen Kirstens parents and brother crying anguished tears of unfathomable sorrow and would have seen the inconsolable grief and despair etched into their faces, and she had the unconscionable gall to not only attend Kirstens funeral knowing she was responsible for putting Kirsten in her coffin, but also had the cold nerve to be in the presence of and be able to look at Kirstens family whose sadness and grief would have been heart wrenchingly palpable, which she knew she was responsible for.