its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. 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. While in Hockey and Baseball 2005, it is button-up from the top. Even if Missy and Kirsten were Bullies bo reason to Murder them. You may think Bernadette is happy and living life, glad you think so, I would hate to have to always live in fear, of fear of running into someone from my past, or, someone who knows about my past. So no she is a Psychopath. Im sure she dont really like Bernadette, and she wouldnt go out to dinner with her, or have her over for dinner or go places with her, and welcome her with open arms. Not just the 2 accussed. Home Faculty and Staff Directory All Faculty Angela J Delvecchio. 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. They had Bernadette as a suspect and only give her a lie detector test? They werent as bad as you think. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. I just didnt bother with them. Where are the examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette and pushing her to her limit? The Costases raised two children: Kirsten and her younger brother, Peter. Actress: Rocky Mountain Oysters. I know there were Bogus postings from Kirstens classmates. I was born with common sense. She got a short sentence because she was tried as a minor. No such articles exist about anything you have described. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. She did have money, dont let that other Mats tell you any different. I know. Those who say Kirsten was a Mean Girl clearly didnt know her, or she didnt like them with (good Reasons). Whats worse is how the media played into all of this and have portrayed Kirsten as a girl who deserved this kind of horrific attack, nobody deserves to be tricked, stalked and stabbed in cold blood at 15 out any age. You would have to contact her friends personally for any information on who gets together or doesnt, I personally dont know, and even if I did I wouldnt tell it on here and name them off, that is invading Privacy. Hostile people do. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. I dont understand why Kirsten Costas was portrayed as a pretty girl or how she even was some one to be jealous of. I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. Why are you so focused on what they looked like? I knew Kirsten she was funny and adorable. Art and Berit were Wonderful people. She did well in school academically, had plenty of friends, her close friends genuinely cared about her, she was described as popular in her own wayand she was invited to join an exclusive sorority club. I came across people like that in my in-laws family when I was married and it is pathetic the way older siblings are so selfish. Some still get together. Rubbish, it was jealousy and pure rage. All teen gals are (snotty) for the most part, but grow out of it. >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. Same for Karen Severson and Laura Doyle theyre cold blooded killers to, Missy was Kirstens age, this happened not long after Kirsten was Murdered. Snobs like Kristen who think they are better than everyone, put others down, and degrade them because of their class status are the reason shootings like Columbine took place. In the spring of 1984, Kirsten had been asked to join the Bob-o-links, or Bobbies, an elite sorority-like organization of thirty to thirty-five of the best looking, most popular girls in school. I am almost certain she and Bernadette had words its Obvious, but Kirsten got in the Car with her, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, Bernadette took it way to Personal till it became Personal and (fatal). Yes. We all had enemies and faults and all teen girls are Caddy and mean at some point, no reason to die, they outgrow it in adulthood, most do anyways, some never do. It is done and over and over 3 decades. I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. 3 decades later thats ridiculous. She looks like she would have lit up a room. I hear she suffers from depression to. Nope! I heard they ran Several girls out not just them, they Demonized one to where she had to Leave portraying her as a Tramp over some guys. I am merely reading the comments after viewing the movie and indeed if the movie mischaracterized Bernadette then her parents should sue them. [5] He thought that he was witnessing a fistfight, but in fact Protti had stabbed Costas five times with a butcher knife and fled. Kirsten was a true Social Butterfly, always joking with others, talking with others, We werent friends but I liked Kirsten and all those girls. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. Kirsten has nothing to do with thier problems at Miramonte or any of her friends had anything to do with it, so where is it youre all getting Kirsten and her friends ran these girls out. It's just another notch in your gun belt. We all have moved on, and went on with our Lives since that tragic episode. My friend was a friend of hers. She once told Kirsten to shut up in biology and thats why everyone thought shed done it. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. Kirsten was always joking around. I always noticed Bernadette would give Kirsten stares and mean looks at times. Bernadette was Shady then, shady now. Yes Kirsten May of been Snooty, but she was also adorable to those who knew her. Kirsten doesnt look much better than she. you werent there so shut up I agree with Karen Karen get your pretty face back on here Is this the same Karen I grew up with?. Bernadette could be to at times She was no Angel some thought of her as Stuck up(Bernadette that is) and her BFF was kind of popular, but not as popular and Bernadette, Stacy, Diane, Jessica and Carrie. She practiced constantly at home in the family room and sometimes at Diane MacDonalds house, in front of the windows at night, to see her reflection. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. She's got a crafty slowball, a nasty right hook, and a . My kid knows better than to bully others. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. Protti lured Costas from her home with a false story about a party, to which the wanna-be would give her pretty friend a ride. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. Kirsten is the true victim in this case. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. There was one that wrote in the1986 alumni that she wasnt desiring to be found cause the 4 years at Miramonte wasnt the best for her. So Kirsten should have been perfectly okay with the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house alone and then drove her to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her? Nothing should move a person to kill another. Angela Delvecchio. This is what makes her an easy choice every single time. However, the narrative eventually expands into a number of different dimensions. Even Bernadette was to I bet. How do you know she was a mean girl? Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Bernadette was far out of line I agree. She only had Certain friends. If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. If she didnt like someone , there was a reason. 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. Karma is catching up with her, thats why she has all these haters and has to watch her back anywhere she goes. No right to Murder a person. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? If the ones acting like Hoes were demonized while everyone lived happily ever after, why were they demonized. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. Bernadette shoukd of just acknowledged Kirsten was around and spoke Civil to her, without forging the friendship. Bernadette May of been misunderstood to, I thought she was Snooty to. A little over an hour later, an agitated Kirsten rang the bell at a strangers door. After the awful occurrence, Protti changed her name officially and moved to a different location so that she might begin a new family there. Angela Delvecchio is known for Rocky Mountain Oysters (2011). Talking peoples business again, McDonald may not like her name being used. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. Sorry but the parents are to blame. Required fields are marked *. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! that HS was a tough place especially for girls. John even if Kirsten was as mean as Tori Spelling (which BTW she wasnt) that is still no right to Murder her. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. [citation needed]. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, 2016 - 2020. Im sure today Ms. Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast could still be the life of the Party if they wanted to be. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! She was, says one of the judges, a perfect cheerleader.. Growing up there for me was different, I got along with people, and didnt try so hard being popular. You took the life away from this poor girl and her family. Protti didnt get a short sentence because she claimed to have been picked on. Bernadettes BFF. Kirsten was 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. Most cheerleader s are friendly, and yes at the same time, kind of stuck up, to a degree, they only run with certain groups, but they will say hello to you, and help you if you need it. 400 North Ingalls Building. Bernadette is still a Pathetic Loser, and always will be. When they opened the door, they saw Kirsten and, behind her, another girl, who looked about fifteen, lurking out the path.. 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. She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. I dont care if she was only 15, murder is murder and she should have been locked away for far longer. Those boys were wealthy and were far from bullied. I think she wanted to be part of the elite click. 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. Facebook gives people the. You need to educate yourself before speaking on things you have no clue about. That pain of being relentlessly bullied stays with you your whole life and your self worth is damaged. I would love to hear Bernadette being interviewed now about that tragic night in suburban Oakland. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482. Im sure at Reunions they are. That already happened. I had to deal with people like Kirsten in high school. I mean she stabbed another girl to death because she was afraid to get made fun of at school or be outed or whatever. Death of a Cheerleader/A Friend to Die For, Baby Ruth candy bars & chocolates, the way they used to be years ago. Dont matter, been what 37 years. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. Now thats just sad. Senseless. Cause Bern for weeks went on and on about Kirsten to where her friends kept getting tired of hearing it. I could call you out but I wont. LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. Well hes probaly no better. She didnt like their ways mostly. But most important to Kirsten was becoming a cheerleader. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. Im sorry but I disagree. I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. Bernadette made a horrible decision by ending a girls life, if she left her alone, B wouldnt be in the mess she got herself in, she kept pushing for her friendship. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. Kirsten, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte, had started to change social circles back in junior high, recalls her good friend Diane MacDonald. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. Nurturers dont kill people. We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. I was raised to treat others with respect. [7], Protti claimed to have found the kitchen knife by chance, and her elder sister, Virginia Varela, testified in court that she kept that knife in her car to cut vegetables. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. After the terrible event, Protti legally changed her name and shifted to another place to start a new family. Could of been any of those girls in that group as one girl said, they were all like Kirsten in lots of ways. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. This Mats person you sound just like what Bernies BFF said about Kirsten exactly. She was given a sentence of nine years in jail before she could begin her life on her own, but she was granted parole after serving only seven of those years. Kirsten was the energy of the house, says her mother. Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. But this is just my opinion, dont come after me :/. If so, sweetie I want to meet you. Here you are, pretending you care, pretending you wanna help me, when all your really care about is being popular. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? The most obviously jealous studentor the quiet good girl no one would ever suspect? Its patent that Bernadette had built-up animosity towards Kristen. It took me 2 decades to deal with it, couldnt before. Even so, I said before, and Ill say it again, still no excuse to murder. (207) 288-5119. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. The family became active members of the Meadow Swim and Tennis Club, just a stones throw from their home. Bernadette what you did was disgusting period and the only tiny way you can have the smallest amount of self respect would be to publicly come out and admit to the world that you too were an asshole, and Kirsten did not deserve what you did. She is evil and a Monster (with a very dark Soul). Interesting. Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. Angela Delvecchio Death Of A Cheerleader The Real Angela Delvecchio Photo Portrayed in the movie death of a cheerleader Bernadette Protti, her 1984 murder victim, Kirsten Costas.The Angela Delvecchio role played by kelli martin, is actually the complete oppisite of Bernadette Protti. Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. Kirsten in no way deserved to die. So please stop drudging up the past and move on with your lives please. Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. i dont want to hear poor bernadette was bullied no she had mental issues. Kirsten was nice, yeah, she and a few she didnt like, but they were the kids no one liked. Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. But we didnt care because our parents raised us not to be needy of anyones friend ship.