Its all coming back to haunt her for what she did. Bernadette was a Sociopath and stalked her, and dwelled on her for Months about Kirsten not liking her when in fact Kirsten had nothing against Bernadette till that Fateful Night. She didnt want to be bothered with her either. She was mercilessly cruel to anyone who was nothing like her although death in my opinion was far too good for her or any other bully. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette, she would of told Alex Arnold all about her, and the Conversation. Those movies arent for real! Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. Naturally, you might be wondering about where Bernadette Protti is currently. You are bullying a dead teenage girl by deliberately and knowingly perpetuating lies about her because you appear to identify with Angela Delvecchio in Death of a Cheerleader ( a character that doesnt exist and is not a real representation of what Bernadette Protti was like). She didnt make fun of people like that Mats girl claimed, probaly Bernadettes BFF commenting or Virginia or Bernadette herself, truth be told, cause Kirsten wasnt a thing like that Stacy Lockwood in the Movie. Bernadette was stuck up also or appeared to be. So no she is a Psychopath. Im sure she does, look at her life, and where shes been, and how the media harasses her, not saying she dont deserve it, which she does, but if she is sick, then leave her alone. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! Bernadette is still a Pathetic Loser, and always will be. Sorry but the parents are to blame. So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. people arent to worried about this case any longer. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. Really? Still wasnt right. Was Bernadette fragile when her behaviour was reported to not have changed after Kirstens murder? Your argument is Sort of pointless, and hypocritical considering that Bernadette did not value TRUE FEELINFS, FREINDSHIPS!!! first of all, the judge had to be stupid to find it second degree murder and it doesnt matter if she didnt plan to kill kirsten. She killed once. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. She didnt hate anyone. Lol the people saying bernadette was better looking and Kristen had it coming, oh boyhoping your not the ugly neighbor living on my block and lurking in my bushes. The costas still have to deal with pain and grief and it doesnt matter if she was angry nobody thought about kirsten or her family by letting bernadette get a slap on the wrist! The girl with the football players heard she was ran out on her ear and laughed out of there to. Not true, analyzes yourself if they were snobs to you, probably embarrassed yourself by trying to hard to be accepted, or you were a troublemaker and a bully yourself. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. I so disagree with some of the posters. Another lesson is parents should not have kids too late in life. Bernadette was in with them to so was Jill. Sheriffs investigators have only leads and a description of the woman suspected of stabbing Kirsten Marina Costas to death Saturday night, but not much else. Who cant see that part? My kid knows better than to bully others. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. I knew both gals. This is all clearly stated in the intro. Not true, I have heard from people at Miramonte in the class of 1986 saying that they dont want to be found right now due to their experience at Miramonte was not good at all. i remember always thinking that Bs case would had been much different today. Many say they cant trust anyone anymore, not after what Bernadette did. Bridget is a shy outsider, who wants to be popular and beautiful. Self Absorbed yes. On top of this, her house was a bit dilapidated. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. Kirsten was Cute and so funny and bouncy and full of energy and Life. The murder of her daughter, Berit says, was premeditated from the moment of the phone call. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Anonymous, Kirsten had a bigger heart than people knew about. If you want to know what is wrong with her get on her YouTube channel where she makes pies. If it hadnt have been for Bernadettes confession, this case probably would remain unsolved. Google It, it sure will tell you. Santa Rosa Press Democrat Monday, June 25, 1984, Roseville Press-Tribune Monday, June 25, 1984. But first, let us briefly tell you what its about. Bernadette would have seen the pain and anguish on Kirstens face, the fear and shock in Kirstens eyes, listened to Kirsten scream in agony (she was reported to have screamed) as she felt the knife rip through Kirsten skin. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. No one really cares why. If so, sweetie I want to meet you. Alex gave chase but to no avail. A 16-year-old girl was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a classmate she feared was about to tell schoolmates that she was "weird.". What a bizarre story. If Kirsten was mercilessly cruel to Bernadette, it would have been brought up at Bernadettes trial which would have strengthened her case, but it wasnt brought up because it didnt happen. You know who you are to. Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. She looked like Kirsten with her curly hair, and the Life of the Party like Kirsten. Sorry about that. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. "She's a very, very special young woman. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. I am 59 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. In order to get into the Bobbies you had to have money. She served her jail sentence, got released early and is living an everyday life today. Cant see her making fun of anyone. The Californian, Salinas, California Monday, June 25, 1984. Why are you victim shaming ? Thats a different situation, no one liked those other kids as well. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? She is a Sociopath. See how the most famous actresses of the 50s & 60s used Lustre-Creme shampoo, Gene Wilder talks writing & acting, movies & stardom, and working with Mel Brooks, See amazing pictures of elegant old Pasadena, California, from the days before cars, Vintage Tupperware: See 100+ retro plastic container styles, from the 50s to the 80s, How do you use a rotary phone? Nobody was all that nice to each other because that was the culture parents included even more so than the kids. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. Knowing you though youll never have the character or the balls to do this and that was the reason you arent in whatever popular grip you killed to try to get into. I hear she disguised herself when she comes to Orinda wears shades over her eyes, and lives behind a long lane (mom does). Sweet Melancholy my tail. The juvenile code dictates a sentence of confinement to the age of 25. Put God first. 16-year-old Luca Gero was a junior at Miramonte High School. To the fellow classmates of 1986 Miramonte, so sorry if your World crumbled cause it wasnt meant to be that way, but you got to know that it was t any picnic for Bernadette as well, and if she could set time back and do all over, she would of left the situation with Kirsten alone to start with. Growing up there for me was different, I got along with people, and didnt try so hard being popular. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti, according to the Associated Press in 1984. Is the Action-War Epic 'The Dirty Dozen' Based on a True Story? It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. You seem to have the mentality of a child. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. So sad her life was shortened. Trouble for or Stealing maybe we could look past that. It was all over popularity, and fitting in. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. Her friends were all Pretty. Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. The most exciting thing is that the case took quite an unexpected turn, and Bernadette ended with a nine-year sentence. (Yes at times) Kirsten teased Bernadette, but they were still mutually acquainted Bernadette never could figure out why she thought she was a Bullied failure. It shows what a shallow, loser, she was. You appear to be making up scenarios in your head about Bernadettes life and have difficulty differentiating fact from fiction. And Im sure Ms.Stuff and D and Beauty and the Beast are probaly still today If they want to be. We had our own group, and we didnt really talk much to them, (other than hello) Some of those kids there that were misfits, hate to tell you, some of them werent Angels They dressed rough and acted (Bad) and cussed. Yes Kirsten and them all thought they were better than a lot. We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. The person I knew didnt hate Kirsten, she just thought she was Snooty or Misunderstood. LOL. As Kirsten headed towards her house from Alex's car, she spotted Bernadette on the street and headed towards her. Sometimes she could come off the wrong way, but if someone rubbed her the wrong way, she would let them know. However, she got a job in the student office alongside Kirsten, which resulted in the popular girl asking Bernadette to do her different favours. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. "She was beautiful inside and out, with an amazing personality that will live on forever," said one classmate. I only talked to Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! Understanding her background would likely provide more insight into the unfortunate event. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? Unless any of these people commenting knew these girls personally and their families, they dont have a place to judge either one of these girls who lived this tragic event. Police and friends are still perplexed about a brutal killing that so far has no suspect or motive only a pretty and popular 15-year-old victim. Bernadette deserved the same sentence as would any get it doesnt matter even if she was a juvenile at the time she.should have been trialed as an adult. Bernadette committed the crime at the age of 15. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. Why couldnt her sister cut up the vegetables on the counter top where its sooo much easier??? I could call you out but I wont. She would of never Confessed but FBI got involved, and were closing in on her. That Movie was truly (one sided) and people are just going by off that Movie, and maybe Kirsten did say some mean things to other People, but who hasnt! What can you do? 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