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. Kirstens parents argued that no ones cutting up tomatoes with a knife thats almost half a metre long. It sounds like me, she replied. Who is killing the cheerleader cast? 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. No. She was no nice girl according to many!! I cant live unless you love me. 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. SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 / BERNADETTE PROTTI / LOCAL MOTIVE / DASH / CAT + CLOUD. There are idiots who are looking her up trying to find her online, and writing nasty notes about her. })(120000); Bernadette was sure that once Kristen was her friend, success would follow. Many witnesses were called, including one of Bernadettes sisters who explained the presence of the knife as one she used to cut up vegetables in the Pinto on her lunch breaks. n reality, a person may not kill someone physically, but pass judgment on others as if their own shit does not stink. The film became a TV movie phenomenon, according to entertainment news site Monsters and Critics. http://www.inquisitr.com/3750647/bernadette-protti-kirsten-costas-cheerleader-murder-on-ids-1980s-the-deadliest-decade-plus-the-obsession-with-finding-bernadette-protti/ Being reminded of this only gave Bernadette more energy to carry out the plan she had just set in motion. Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. Bernadette said she turned the offer down and so an argument began. She asked to use the phone to call her parents. D.M. me May 5, 2016 at 10:28 am. We probably will never know the reason Bernadette/Jeanette Tomanka killed her. Acalanes Hosts First District Dance Since COVID-19, College and Career Hosts Engineering Talk, Wrestling Outduels for Podium Spot at NCS. Anonymous Dec 17, 2019 at 9:31 pm. She still is, was, and always will be. Not you people. Protti had been jealous of Costas, who was the daughter of affluent parents and very popular at Miramonte High School. I feel deeply for the Costa family. 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. Bernadette will never escape this ever, cause the Costas family was never the same. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. On 21 June 1984, Bernadette called Kirstens house via a pay phone. However, true to form, Bernadette was not satisfied. Sad that she got to go on with her life under a new name.Should have made her keep her name,we all get jealous but murder is never the answer.But never the less she will have to answer to God when her time comes and Im sure she will be judged rightly. Nicely written story, but many of the facts you stated are incorrect. Picture 61.png /. Their names all over the Internet displayed was wrong also. But she had told them shed been babysitting for the Weems family. As wrong as Bernadette was to do what she did SHE Definitely, did NOT want to kiss the Greek American girl!!! Kirsten shouldve been grateful that someone went through all of this trouble just to get close to her. Angela Delvecchio Aka Bernadette Protti: Where Is she Today? The I just wish Bernadette would come clean and public about it all. Sharon Palmers memory is either failing her or she made up many of the facts. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 and reportedly left California, and changed her name to Jeannette. Trivia. Bernadette was nice, and I considered her a friend in class. FUCK HER!!! The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) - Click Americana Bridget Moretti Histoire Vraie; Le 23 juillet 1968, la lycenne amricaine Kirsten Marina Costas dcde. It seems somewhat appropriate for the sentence to be handed down on April Fools Day: given that Bernadette had tried to plead guilty to the lesser charge, this meant the Contra Costa County had forked out tens of thousands of dollars to find out an answer they already knew. Im not saying she didnt talk mean to some people, everyone does, no excuse for Murder. 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. Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. I too am really shocked that Bernadette had such a short sentence. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. The first is a case of high school jealousy. Reality Apr 6, 2019 at 1:45 am. They lived in a community where being the second best wasnt acceptable. COFFEE with CRIME on Apple Podcasts Life hacker. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. viewed 15 April 2017, Clickamericana.com The Real Death of a Cheerleader Story Stacey has everything: looks, personality, wealthy parents, and a pack of snooty, sycophantic friends at school. She is very likable, has a very likable . He thought that he was seeing a fist fight, but in fact Protti stabbed Costas five times with a butcher knife and fled. Jeanette Tomanka Aka Bernadette Protti Age And Parents Now Jeanette Tomanka, Kirsten Costas' killer is 53 years of age in 2022. Bridget Moretti, also known as Bernadette Protti (a murderer of Kirsten Costas), is a well-known character. Her house was larger and bigger than Kirstens. Why dont we just ask Bernadette herself. 16-Year-Old Is Held in Killing - The New York Times 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. The next morning Elaine apologised for not being available the night before. She changed her name, got married (name change again after marriage). Two nights later, Bernadette lied to her parents about needing the car for a babysitting job. I couldnt let her tell! All claiming they were sorry, they didnt know. People are just curious why she would set up a fake meeting and have a 15 inch knife with her. Protti fled the scene before anyone had seen her. Kirsten probably got weirded our when bernadette told her how she felt and kirsten got out of the car! Alexander offered to drive her home. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. How could she be? Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. I was dumbfounded that she got 9 years. Maybe late or mid 20 s for some. But despite how much the comments hurt, they only served to deepen Bernadettes resolve to make Kirsten like 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. If Kirstens friends wanted thier names told they would not of Altered them on 1980s Deadliest Decade, and changed thier Photo. In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. Horrific True Stories A Friend to Die For Bernadette and Kirsten both tried out for cheerleader; Kirsten was offered a place, Bernadette was not. While in custody Bernadette graduated from high school, earned a bachelors degree in nursing and has been writing nursing text books. Later they came crawling like little bitches asking her for forgiveness. It was a big deal back then and wasnt accepted like it is now. When Costas could not reach her parents by telephone, Alex Arnold drove her home, noticing that a pinto- Protti family's car-was following them. Kirstens big ego shouldve been sufficiently stroked that night knowing someone thought she was so perfect and amazing. With no break in the case by October 1984, authorities were relieved when an FBI profile theyd requested arrived. ' Palmer said. She was too afraid to answer the door and only came out when she heard the ambulance, Palmer said. 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. You know, I am sad for Kirstins parents. Kir. Housewife and DIY mommy blogger! The profile also indicated that the individual would likely not be at all remorseful about the killing, which was a surprise to investigators. The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . In another article by Haeseler, he wrote, unanswered to the end was what provoked Protti to stab Costas to death after luring her to a bogus sorority initiation dinner.. This is all old news and ancient history. Bernadette Protti had mental issues. Yes I feel for the Costas family but their daughter was just not a nice person. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. I dont feel like shes been adequately punished., Protti was charged with second-degree murder. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2fe401aace2b7f Could you drive me home? Kirsten Marina Costas (1968-1984) - Find a Grave Memorial I doubt she was that mean. Unfortunately, Bernadette obviously had trouble controlling her anger and impulsivity. Orinda is totally corrupt, from top to bottom. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23,whereupon she changed her name to Jeannette Tomanka and left California. How could she deal with the 6 months that no one knew who did it, deep mental issues. [3] Case 37 years ago today - Kirsten Costas (15) was murdered by her classmate Ive ruined my life and yours and I dont know what to do and Im ashamed and scared. Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. I hope time heals all wounds. While her father's identity is not revealed, she has a sister called Virginia Protti. On 1st April 1985, Bernadette was sentenced. So comfortable that when she was interviewed three days after the murder, the police intimated to Nancy that her fellow classmates were pointing to her as the prime suspect. After the murder, the Costas family moved to Hawaii. Likewise, Kristen was the daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas. Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 - June 23, 1984) was. Palmer also recalled the presentation of the physical evidence. Believing that a friendship with rich and pretty Kelly Locke (Sarah Dugdale), leader of the schools most prestigious clique, will get her all that she desires, Bridget tries to forge a friendship with her. Episode 058: With Friends Like These: Kirsten Costas - YouTube Well, guess what? On the 1st of April 1985, Bernadette Protti was found guilty of second-degree murder and was incarcerated for 9 years. . 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? Also this movie is basically saying feel sorry for the girl who did MURDERED another girl ( in my opinion). Part 1: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985 Contents 1 Backstory 2 Events 3 Protti's Arrest 4 Aftermath Backstory Kirsten was the daughter of affluent parents Arthur and Berit Costas. The Prottis couldn't afford the lifestyle the Costas family could and that was the lifestyle Bernadette wanted. Unconventionality was scary to mainstream Orinda, and she was an easy target when the school population needed a scapegoat to blame for such a terrible crime. The police department hires any moron that like to go after under age females Miramonte Class of 9? [3] . She was self absorbed and full of Confidence. Yet, when the FBI took over the case, they found that Protti, who was thought to have passed her initial lie detector test, was actually lying. 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. 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. Kirsten would of Outgrown her ways and probaly she and Bernadette would of been Civil to one another today. Miramonte . Again, her attire told Kirsten otherwise. .hide-if-no-js { Anonymous Jul 23, 2019 at 8:32 am, Protti should have been in jail a lot longer then what she did she can not be trusted to stab someone because they wont be your friend I dont care what Kristen did Protti set her up and had full attention to kill her Protti is a disgusting human being I hope she rots in HELL I can just imagine what she teaches her children about life if u dont get what u want just kill them I hope Kristen is haunting her for the rest of her life Protti should be ashamed of herself, Carl Bailey Jun 23, 2019 at 5:29 pm.