But I heard both sides on Kirsten, some say she was a hugging person who liked everyone, like in the Interview of a friend of hers mom said she was a loveable Puppy. Is the Action-War Epic 'The Dirty Dozen' Based on a True Story? Kristen was a total bully, just horrible. Interesting. / CBS San Francisco. I am merely reading the comments after viewing the movie and indeed if the movie mischaracterized Bernadette then her parents should sue them. Kirsten was so adorable. I always noticed Bernadette would give Kirsten stares and mean looks at times. Nicolle Devenish Wallace, former White House Communications Director and spokesperson for John McCain for President. They were always so nice to all of us (Kirstens friends) and I have fond memories of them, enjoyed thier home, nice home, and BTW Kirstens house wasnt any Mansion, it was beautiful Ranch home with a nice back yard, and Bernadettes house was just as nice as Kirstens if not nicer. She wasnt into that game. I was called ugly, to my face by a group of senior boys on my first day. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? I can understand that part. Although the attack was witnessed by Alex Arnold, he could not see the killers face, and chasing the killers Pinto did not yield results. Basically ,she liked everybody. Bernadette had jealousy issues. The girl that stole her life from her shouldve never been released from prison. Otherwise, her new identity would have surfaced as well. Yes sex offenders have to let people know theyre registered sex offenders true, but Bernadette was a child who murdered another child in the (courts eyes) I agree she should have to let people know what she did, but Court system is the one to blame for that. Tuko.co.ke featured an interesting article about the English actor and model that gained popularity in NBCs short-lived drama, Emerald City. And not a fuckn psycho. Without a confession, authorities did not have enough evidence to arrest her. Read the article. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? 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. Kirsten doesnt look much better than she. Who cant see that part? 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. It wont bring Kirsten back. When this plan is upended, it fuels her jealousy and results in murder. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Girls in Jr high and high School can be Brutal. Whos to say she hasnt Murdered again, if so, she Covered her tracks better, and probaly let an innocent person take the blame and maybe jailed for it. Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. That dont Justify Murder. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. She mostly liked everybody. 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. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. Boys are Smart Aleck also, girls are Worse at it. I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). Her self esteem was riding on Kirstens approval! Protti set up a trap to lure Costas into spending more time with her. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. And in the movie, the big butcher knife sat between the 2 girls in the car. There is no point in making stuff up. 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! It's a remake of 1994's A Friend To Die For, which became a popular rerun for Lifetime under the Retronym Death of a Cheerleader, so they used that title for the remake. Why cant people leave this case alone. I think she wanted to be part of the elite click. But when Berit Costas walked away from the witness stand, slowing her gait as she passed by Bernadette, the defendant turned away and never looked straight ahead again. So glad you think shes nice. I just didnt bother with them. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . Honestly! Here we go again. She couldnt give any more examples because there was no more examples which is why there is still no clear reason why she killed Kirsten. 16-year-old Luca Gero was a junior at Miramonte High School. Three months later, residents of Orinda packed a local courtroom for her trial. 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 would suggest that you should be able to distinguish between a fictional depiction and reality, but judging from your comments it is clearly beyond your capacity to do so. According to the outlet, she was motivated by greed, envy, and the desire to become more like Costas. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. However, all of this is unconfirmed. However, when the casket leaves the church the flag can be put back on the casket. November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM I do believe she was real nice to those she did like and her friends. Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. The murderer named Bridget Moretti was played by Aubrey Peeples. No one deserves to be murdered. Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. 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I have never seen Kirsten insult anyone, (I knew her), she was friendly towards everybody, Berns BFF May say it differently, cause Bernadette just took things way to Serious, and like I said she took things way to Personal to where it became Personal. The San Francisco Examiner Wednesday, July 4, 1984. "I was afraid she was going to tell people I was weird," Protti told the police on another occasion. Her inadequacies were all created by her and in her own head and she murdered Kirsten as a result. 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. She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. Although Bernadette had been questioned and cleared via a polygraph test, a private detective hired by the Costas found discrepancies in her alibi. The senior Vice President is still to be determined. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 It was to Personal. So sad her life was shortened. That way she would of learned and been afraid, no she took the Coward Way out and Murdered, and Bernadette was chasing after Kirsten. Hundreds of mourners filled the great sanctuary of the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church yesterday to pay their last respects to Kirsten Costas. Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. I was happy enough at school without popularity. I think she made a pass and got rejected. Most teen girls are snippy, Im sure you girls who had a bad experience were to, in fact one she was worse than anyone she was a (bully) and when the tables turned on her she couldnt deal with it and left Miramonte. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, She may have tried to point the blame towards Nancy and Joanna but it backfired on her, Joanna comes to Reunions, as Bernadette cant cause it will never ever be forgotten. Its all coming back to haunt her for what she did. How is sweet referred to Murder? So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. Bernadette joined the Bobbies, a volunteer group created to organize fundraisers and other charitable events. So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. 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. They had to leave school. Ashley English, Women's World Cup of Rugby Team Captain, 2008. So Mats read the Definition Sweet, it doesnt line up,with Murder. I need so much help and love. She has Mental issues and always will. No one is bothering her anymore. One of the most popular girls attending the Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif., Costas was envied for her beautiful looks and privileged background. Kirsten left the car and went to the home of Alexander and Mary Jane to call her parents. Shame on you. Normal teenagers they like I said, were crazy so to speak, and meant no harm towards Nancy and them, just harmless teasing, they were crazy like that. Bernadette gave a ninety-minute confession, taped by sheriffs deputies. The movie starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin and was released in 1994. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. Maria Aquinar: What you should know about Sebastian Bach's ex-wife. When Kirsten approached the Pinto she looked inside and said blandly, Oh, its you.. Nancy I would of never considered Murder, that is just plain Sick. Karen I believe on that fateful night In The car Bernadette was pushing a friendship was was adamant and persistent about it. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. , Your email address will not be published. [Bernadette] had plenty of time to change her mind. The Costases charged that Bernadettes confession was riddled with lies that no one would use an eighteen-inch knife to cut a tomato and that Bernadette, casually dressed, never planned on taking Kirsten to a party. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. I dealt with it so I know. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. LP was a lot like Kirsten. Who can walk a straight line and never say one un kind word ever, w all make mistakes, and most teen girls do get Caddy at times thats just Normal, but we outgrow it. Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. She didnt hate anyone. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! Kristen had it well deserved. Be honest with yourselves. She was friendly and outgoing. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? She claimed she followed in the Pinto only to make sure Kirsten got home safely. You want to defend your friend and so you should but once you start calling names and trampling over the comments of others you single yourself out as a bully.
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