Shame on you calling a dead girl names. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. 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. Those bullied girls like I said were loose or cussed and smoked and (dressed roughly).. People, cant we all just get along and respect one anothers opinion? Leave a review . She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. Here you are, pretending you care, pretending you wanna help me, when all your really care about is being popular. Yes its ok to talk, but run it into the ground, it gets old after awhile. Shes grown up a lot and isnt the same teen girl she use to be. Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. True if no one liked you she didnt either she was nasty to some people. I was there too. People looked up to her to.. Those girls wouldnt allow you in their groups in classes, they would exclude you as an earlier article stood. You that said Kirsten was mean, dont know her, or anything about her. Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. I cant even begin to picture Kirsten even acting halfway like Tori Spelling did, in the new Movie the Kirsten portrayed wasnt as bad, but I dont think Kirsten was like that either. Bernadette even tried to point her finger at Joanna as the one who killed Kirsten. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. The day after the murder in June 1984, rumors had already spread at the tennis courts, down oak-shaded lanes and at poolside. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. And Im sure Ms.Stuff and D and Beauty and the Beast are probaly still today If they want to be. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? I so disagree with some of the posters. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. She was always listening to music, making phone calls, dancing. IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. In the meantime, and along with the rest of the town, I watched this whole tale unfold sadly and slowly during the course of several months. Yes. Only talked to her once or twice ever. I know this because I was there in the same class of Kirsten and Bernadette. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? 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. I dont understand what is wrong with people. Again, in real life, Bernadette Prottie was released from prison in 1992 at the young age 23 withthe rest of herlife ahead of her, unlike her victim, the deceased Kirsten Costas. Sorry about that. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. Kirsten had a lot to look forward to. Rest In Peace Kirsten. 3 decades later thats ridiculous. 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. However, Angela's confirmation is presided over by a priestrather than a bishop, and the priest at Stacy's funeral iswearing green vestments (which are for ordinary days) instead ofwhite, and the casket is draped with a white pall, not purple. Kirsten would of long outgrown that before now, if she had of lived. Hostile people do. In this iteration, the setting is still California, but Protti's name is Bridget Moretti and Costas is called Kelly Locke. Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. Finally, as an aside, I think some people need to learn the difference between fiction and reality. I believe she kept crying and begging for her friendship and it weirded Kirsten out. University of Michigan School of Nursing. She was a typical teenage girl who just wanted to have fun with her friends. You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. Her sister at the bank dont discuss Bernadette, or discloses her whereabouts, she just says Bernadette dont wish to be located by former classmates, friends or co workers, she has a very private life now and wants to be left alone. Some she didnt like, Usually the ones no one else (liked). It just became a War between the 2 which one was better, and Kirsten was, and Bernadette wanted to be, and Kirsten was in her way. Did you know Bernadettes bff? She deserves it. The tragedy is some of you morons cannot get through your head that you cannot make the world like you!!! 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. She was Strange to. And only 7 years in jail with parrole?! Like you said, she is paying for it and has been for years. 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. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. Showing ratings for: 322 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 . Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. Kirsten never got to Cheer, go to Prom, Graduate or go on to College. I certainly dont condone murder under any circumstances even if someone is being bullied but I certainly think it is a terrible thing to actually do a movie that is based on true events without any detail to the accuracy of the characters. Art and Berit were Wonderful people. Telephone: (734)763-0002. adelvecc@umich.edu. I was informed Kirsten was highly popularand a Cheerleader and cheerful, even if she was a bully no right for her to be savagely Murdered. One got drunk at a Party you told about on here, and the others who were not Noticed and the 2 blamed. Do I think it was premeditated. The case has also been depicted in the TV documentariesDeadly Delinquentsand Killer Kids. I personally beleive Kirsten could be a smart aleck to those she didnt like, but remember most teenage girls are. Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. with this Virus going around. It gave me the creeps. 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. The Homecoming Court was as popular (if not more) popular than Kirsten. Bernadettes family lived in a more expensive area than Kirsten, so what does that tell you? You and your hotshot friends don't take jobs like this because you're like great humanitarians. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. She was friendly and outgoing. Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. [6], It took the police almost six months to find Costas' killer. Honestly! Bernadette is no more and she doesnt exist anymore, so why keep bringing up the past, my goodness look at the times the World is in now. Bernadette isnt coming anyway, she is not well anymore. We all moved on, every time we rehash this, it just brings up the past to that very day. Theyre not looking forward to seeing her. She slaughtered a girl. Lifetime produced an updated version starring Aubrey Peeples and Sarah Dugdale, with an adult Kellie Martin playing Agent Murray, the police detective who cracks the case. You seem to have the mentality of a child. Kirsten in no way deserved to die. Kirsten wasnt a bully. But I do agree in the movie Bernadette seemed dressed down the night of the murder and if she was really going to a popular party, bringing Kirsten and wanting to be seen as more popular, then she would have been dressed nicer. Others are not so lucky. There was no justification for murder even if the victim was a bully, which it seems she was, at worst, catty. Yes Kirsten and them all thought they were better than a lot. 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. Kirsten was the real life of the Party! So tragic that Kirsten was brutally murdered. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. Youre going off the crappy movie. She loved School. No one is bothering her anymore. For what? (207) 288-5119. 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. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. I liked School and I wasnt popular, but I still liked it. Kirsten was gorgeous! We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. Later, Protti stated in her testimony that she had planned to bring Costas to the party so that the two of them might become friends, but she changed her mind after learning that there would be no meal supplied for the new Bobbies. [Case in point:]. And ironically the real Kirsten was the brunette and the kiler was the blonde. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. The guys did reject her, and that insensed her inferiorityand self esteem. They probably rubbed her the wrong way, or got on her nerves somehow. 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. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. You didnt read that. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She had her whole life ahead of her, even if she was a smart aleck she would of grown out of it long before now. Shes older also. Theres usually a reason why. That pain of being relentlessly bullied stays with you your whole life and your self worth is damaged. She called Kirsten names. That child was a nightmare to her peers and friends (lets not forget how much she disrespected them every day). Read the article. I know. Kirsten liked almost everybody. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. She killed a girl. If she didnt like someone , there was a reason. She is still recognised for the horrific crime that she committed in 1984, which was the murder of a young girl whose name was Kirsten Marina Costas. You Mats that knows Kirsten, why was she so Mean? I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. I just heard that Kirsten was full of energy and life. Basically ,she liked everybody. In the meantime, the girl driving the Pinto had quickly parked and slid out of her own car. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! Those girls had a clique. Kirsten May of been just like that, I couldnt tell you thats true. One girl here posted that one girl accused Football players of Sexual Assault at a Party and she was driven out of that School also. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! She refused to. Maria Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. Be honest with yourselves. This Mats person you sound just like what Bernies BFF said about Kirsten exactly. I bet she finally became an outcast fro supporting Bernadette. Kirsten would probaly still be today to if she was still alive. She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. Until something happens. Kirsten understandably didnt appreciate the fact that she was lured out of her house under false pretences, so she left Bernadettes car. Joe she must of liked your Sister. Angela Delvecchio currently lives a married life with her husband and child in Portland, Oregon. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. Kirsten wasnt a Bully. I believe Bernadette tried to friend her, and as I read and I do believe she acted on impulse, I believe she was just so enraged she snapped and did the (unthinkable). She may of just wanted to scare Bernadette so she would leave her alone (Bernadette) Bernadette took things way to personal, and, it became Personal.. Joe Kosla hi. Orinda folks and former Students who knew Kirsten are not into Morbid fascinations. I have to agree some, I was there, Kirsten was Cocky at times, no means a Bully just self absorbed. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. She wasnt a fan of ( stupidity) by any means at all. So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. 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. She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. She was obsessed with being liked and Kirsten not liking her. You knew Kirsten. What if what you and I perceive as not nice clothes were as nice as she opened bc her family wasnt wealthy? Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? RELATED: Heroes: How Saving The Cheerleader Saved The World (It's Not What You Think. I still cant help from thinking that, but largely I think B killed K because K was blocking B from her rise in popularity. Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. She had an issue, and if what Kirstens friends say are right about her and being so bold to outspoken maybe she recognized that the girl wasnt wrapped too tight but being young didnt know the term, hence calling her weird. That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? So bullies need to die. 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. If there was people in need, in the Bobbies we helped those people.. if someone didnt have nice clothes we were theyre Secret Santa at Christmas time If someone wasnt as smart, (we didnt knock them down), we helped them Kirsten did to,(so did Bernadette) In fact, Bernadette wanted to help the poor. (The misfits) we really didnt see them as Misfits. Put God first. Youre the same one I bet. I dealt with it so I know. Maybe they were all misunderstood. In fact, one ofthe stars of that hit show, Tori Spelling, had the lead in the filmas the beautiful and popular cheerleader "Stacey" who is stabbed to death. So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. Theres no excuse for murder. Following a conversation with an FBI agent who informed her that her arrest was imminent and that they knew that she had killed Kirsten, Protti wrote her mother a letter in which she made a full confession. What about its about time, the one who knew Kirsten? Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? Orinda, with a population of about 17,500, lies just thirty-three minutes from downtown San Francisco by Bay Area Rapid Transit. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. We were never the same after that, Miramonte was never the same after that. Then she got out.