You know whats really sad? Kristen was adorable. On the other hand, no one suspected that the perpetrator was a local of Northern California who made their home in an Orinda suburb. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. By the time theyre 23 they grow out of it completely most ususally. I highly doubt I would like you either. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. In addition to presenting the story as it was published in November of 1985, I have also added some photos from my own collection, including one from a trip she and I both took to Washington DC with a school group, as well as other pictures from our 85 class yearbook. Like you said, she is paying for it and has been for years. Protti legally changed her name and departed to another location to start a new family following the traumatic incident. That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. She only had Certain friends. I been bullied to. Even if she was, no right to murder her. Well based on the movie, Kristen came off as a total snob and bully. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 Shes older also. So yes it sucks to be bullied, but that is no excuse for any kind of physical action. Heres what I think happened, Bernadette wanted Kirstens approval badly cause everyone else had Kirstens approval and Bernadette became dangerously obsessed over the whole deal, and she invited Kirsten out that night to make friends, and I think she said something to her that went horribly wrong to Kirsten, like make a clumsy pass at her and it terrified Kirsten, and Kirsten threatened to expose it to everyone, and Bernadette just freaked out and it possible she just found the knife by chance and got scared that a secret was going to be revealed, so she went to scare her, and maybe she didnt mean to kill her, but she meant to harm her (thats a fact). Kirsten in no way deserved to die. She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. In the meantime, the girl driving the Pinto had quickly parked and slid out of her own car. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. Angela Delvecchio in NY - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages I do believe she didnt like outcasts like Nancy and Joanna there. Kirsten and Bernadette were both well off. Good luck dear. It has her sister cutting vegetables with a ridiculously long knife too, and Kirstens parents were right who cuts up vegetables with a knife that long that they keep in the car? At 50 years old, I too have been bullied my whole life. What is wrong with you? Honestly! Does it make you feel good to knowingly lie about a dead murdered girl? 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. Others didnt want any part of them cause Orinda kids want to be liked and accepted, and if you hang out with kids who arent you make yourself and outcast to. Others are not so lucky. On the day after the murder that took place in June of 1984, rumours were prevalent in many locations. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. Bernadette Protti | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers They had Bernadette as a suspect and only give her a lie detector test? Everyone wanted to be like her.. If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. I would love to hear Bernadette being interviewed now about that tragic night in suburban Oakland. I believe she made a fool out of herself begging and crying to Kirsten about how she feels no one likes her ( which wasnt the true case then) and was kept repeatedly begging to Kirsten to be her (friend) and made a complete fool out of herself and it just freaked Kirsten out and scared her. What preppy teenaged girl doesnt think shes better than the next? Several Miramonte folks from the class of 1986 complained it was rough and if you werent accepted you were ran off and out of there. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. People who need to put others down to feel validated are the ones with the mental problems and theres no excuse for that type of behavior the ppl saying that this girl or any girl is ugly they need to get checked maybe they are the real lesbians lol. So you say she was a bully, well prove it. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. For murder! Youre not looking at that Situation. Im sorry but I disagree. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others. is it really about wealth, splendour etc? Very few that arent. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. The Angela Delvecchio character played by Kellie Martin is actually the opposite of Bernadette Protti - who was older, taller and blonde - while Kirsten Costas, played by Tori Spelling - was only 15, shorter and dark-haired. So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. Reading, Pennsylvania, United States How dare you? 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. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. Dont let that sweet innocent act fool you. I wouldnt have either. Doesnt make her a killer, thats being a teenager but dont make it sound like she just said shut up thats unrealistic. Those girls had a clique. Kirsten ran from Bernadettes car and wanted to be left alone, yet Bernadette stalked Kirsten to her house. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. If it was national news, I missed it. Bernadette isnt coming anyway, she is not well anymore. Same for Karen Severson and Laura Doyle theyre cold blooded killers to, Missy was Kirstens age, this happened not long after Kirsten was Murdered. Gripping, sad, and just plain scary, A Friend to Die For premiered in September and was the highest-rated TV movie of 1994 (10 years after the actual murder.) Also McDonald I heard of her on these sites. 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. They went to parties or ran off with guys, guys had no right to take advantage of them, yes it was wrong, but they put themselves in that situation to where it could of been prevented. 3 decades later thats ridiculous. I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. Repeats itself, repeats itself, repeats itself, ugh. She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. My comments arent gossip. Rubbish. I know there were Bogus postings from Kirstens classmates. Bernadette was just as nice as we were on swim team together growing up. 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. Its sad, thats the biggest problem in this world? You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. How is obsessing over this going to solve the problem? They werent socially accepted on account of the choices they made.. Berns BFF chose to support her( that set her apart) In Orinda if you act like a Bad A.. you wont be accepted. There was no justification for murder even if the victim was a bully, which it seems she was, at worst, catty. She wont tell where shes at, cause to many people have it out for her cause of her past. But Kirsten didnt deserve to die, some of those girls changed and are more sensitive. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. One of her relatives I asked how to get ahold of her, and they said she dont want to be bothered with anyone at all from her past, coworkers, former schoolmates and former friends, outside of family she dont want to talk to anyone. . Miramonte sounds like it had its share of Bullying. Maybe she did something to make it bad. She had friends to, some were Bernadettes, and they dont care to hear from or about Bernadette anymore. 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. Your email address will not be published. Just saw the new Lifetime movie Death of a Cheerleader. I didnt really know her, just who she was, same for Bernadette. She didnt like their ways mostly. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. 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. The case has also been depicted in the TV documentariesDeadly Delinquentsand Killer Kids. 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. Why cant people leave this case alone. See Cheryl Tiegs clothing collection & swimwear at Sears in the 80s, Vintage above-ground pools like these made swimming & summer water fun affordable, Vintage Corning Corelle dishes from the 70s & 80s are plates full of memories: See dozens of vintage patterns, San Franciscos amazing & huge swimming pools at Sutro Baths: See this Victorian marvel, How Bill Haley & His Comets rocked around the clock when rock n roll was brand new, Remember Lip Smackers from Bonne Bell? I dont buy into the lesbian theory. My honest opinion on this is that I think that Kirsten didnt deserve to die. As for the girls acting like Hoes if they have PTSD from it maybe they should of thought of the consequences, before they did it. She may of been misunderstood. You are here. Read the article. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. Always had also. In 1984, California's Miramonte High School cheerleader and all-around popularteen, Kirsten Costas, was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti, who was not only jealous of Kirsten's high-profile life but bitter and resentful that she took did not get picked for cheerleading or the yearbook committee. I dont believe Kirsten was a Bully. I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. Judging from your malicious, reprehensible comments and utter ignorance and delusion, your moral fiber is rotten to the core, and I pity any child subjected to your skewed guidance as their moral fiber will no doubt succumb to decay. Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. She could be mean, in fact, I could see her getting mean before I could see Kirsten. Harold Henthorn: Where Is He Now? If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. Probably was, she allowed 2:girls to take the blame. If you werent Popular she looked down on you just as bad as Kirsten did. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! Im betting youre some white chick who wouldnt know. Former Front Desk Associate at Planet Fitness. The latest Tweets from Angela Del Vecchio (@angidelvecchio1) Youre talking about Tori Spelling in a movie being a minor bully not Kirsten whom you know next to nothing about. They were all fun gals to be around. Friends: 5 Of Joey's Girlfriends We'd Love To Date (& 5 We Wouldn't) I guess Bullying Justifies Murder, the way youre putting it, Kirsten is the real Vicitm, not Bernadette. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Facebook gives people the. Her friends got to where they avoided her if possible. Joey dated Angela Delvecchio before the series began. In the movie, she's well into her junior year of high school before someone catches on that she did it. She possesses plenty of power while also easily being one of the top pitchers in the game. Dee I dont agree with you, so Kirsten and them had you on a project assignment and they didnt include you in the circle, you ever thought maybe you gave signals you dont belong, or why didnt you ask them to allow you, people cant read minds. I didnt know either girl, but there are people who knew them both, they were both described as Sweet, Kirsten was more Outgoing, and Bernadette was more shyer. Also a DJ chick who was Singled out.Using McDonalds name sure she will appreciate it. Dont matter if Kirsten was a bully or the meanest girl ever, you haters on her leave her alone and let her Rest In Peace. So she is a Horrible girl. You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. B was so quiet of a person we figured just talking about something like that made her sick. I remember one time coming back from skiing, my friend and I were saying how we should stab the killer 18 times for what she did. Angela is related to Elizabeth Biernot and Angela E Goodson. The Costases raised two children: Kirsten and her younger brother, Peter. I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. The 90210 star had also worked with Marley Shelton before, who played Jamie Hall in the 1996 movie,Scream. Landscape Suicide 1986 is the closest after Bernadettes interview with the Police it shows it. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety. Bernadettes BFF. Bernadettes own parents turned her in. Bernadette Protti aka Angela Delvecchio is in Portland, Oregon with her husband and child. Thank God Im out of high school now and dont have to deal with all that social crap. They were rich. Lemme tell all of you a little something because I lived and breathed the entire lifestyle of growing up in orinda and knew both Bernadette and kirsten. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. She was also a very good student who did well academically in school. Kirsten had a lot to look forward to. Im embarrassed for her. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. I read a lot of these Articles,and her BFF said the exact same thing on one interview. So if she didnt like you, probably you did something to irritate her and she let you know it. There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. Id known both girls in a recognize them and know their names kind of way not as friends but they always seemed just like nice, normal kids. Still no one deserves to die. Really? Bernadette is still a Pathetic Loser, and always will be. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink,so whatever happens is something they are a part of as well as the person they have pushed. I cant get to the point quickly. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. As I wrote in a previous comment to you above rupaul/joy, if there was evidence of Kirsten bullying Bernadette, she would have given examples which would have strengthened her case and possibly portrayed her as a sympathetic character. Give me an example. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. Parents sign an agreement to spend $500 to pay for green and white uniforms and cheerleading camp. Protti didnt get a short sentence because she claimed to have been picked on. So she didnt like everybody who does? While she lacked the blond good looks of many of her friends, she had beautiful olive skin, and when she pulled her curly hair brown with golden highlights back from her forehead, her mother thought Kirsten looked like a Vogue model. After the terrible event, Protti legally changed her name and shifted to another place to start a new family. If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. 2016 - 2020. You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. You need to stop defending yourself and own up to the damage you did. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. After the death of her rival, Angela seems to blossom. And the sister projected her crappy life onto her younger sister because she was unhappy. I wasnt a cheerleader at all, I was in some clubs at school,( not Bobbies or Atlantis) but Spanish. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? Former Case Manager at The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. Bernadette should of gotten 25 to life for that Crime. If it hadnt have been for Bernadettes confession, this case probably would remain unsolved. Shes obviously mentally ill . Youre either Bernadette or her Sister, or a Close friend like Berns BFF. people arent to worried about this case any longer. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. A popular and pretty cheerleader, Kirsten Costas, was dead, and sheriffs deputies were searching for the girl who stabbed her. Angela Delvecchio. The Angela Delvecchio character played by Kellie Martin is actually the opposite of Bernadette Protti - who was older, taller and blonde - while Kirsten Costas, played by Tori Spelling - was only 15, shorter and dark-haired. Not just the 2 accussed. If you want to know what is wrong with her get on her YouTube channel where she makes pies. Sensing something fishy, Kirsten escaped from the car, but Protti followed her home and attacked her there with a kitchen knife. Much more middle class. As for Bernadette, I didnt know her well, but said hello to her a few times in passing at school, and when she came to get the attendance slips. they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. Every Murdered person was once someones child, parent, sibling or spouse. Executive Director @ Non-Profit Agency. She wanted to, but decided not to go through with it. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. 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. Commuting time shrinks to twenty-five minutes in a BMW, the most popular car at Miramonte High School, where students scores are consistently among the highest on Californias state achievement tests. At the time, sheriffs deputies were searching for the cheerleader who stabbed Kirsten Costas. I remember the day every girl attended school when the killer had been caught but we had no name; if they had to fly back, leave the hospital, watever, no girl wanted to be accused for even 24 hours even if they would be exonerated the next day or week. I want popular, but had friends who were, I didnt sulk about it, I did sports, not clubs or cheerleading. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. Social Work is in my soul Angela Delvecchio - @Ang_Delvecchio Santa Mira High School Or going by the Movie portrayed, Deadly Women had Kirsten as a down to Earth Girl who loved all. Kirsten was always joking around. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. Angela DelVecchio - @Angel_Delvec Journalist, writer, mom, and animal lover Angela DelVecchio Goodson - @AngelaDelVecch6 Human Mom, Dog Mom. What about its about time, the one who knew Kirsten? Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). Still wasnt right. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. An example that shows that Bernadette didnt have respect for Kirstens family and shows how detached Bernadette was from killing Kirsten was that she appeared to have no inhibitions about attending Kirstens funeral. Bernadette Protti was the one who put an end to the life of Kirsten Marina Costas, an American high school student who was born on July 23, 1968 and died on June 23, 1984. Kids no one wants to be around, play alone at recess, those are the kind we avoided. Bernadette Protti, a fellow student at Miramonte High School in California, was the one who took the life of Kirsten Costas in 1984. Admin Garret. If she does go back there its only to see her family who is still there, and she wont leave The Whole time shes there or contact a soul. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. Shes grown up a lot and isnt the same teen girl she use to be. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. Born Today Most Popular Celebs Most Popular Celebs Celebrity News. To anyone that wishes to support Kirstens memory, and believes Kirsten didnt deserve what happened to her, please have a look at, and join her Facebook Memorial Page. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. Angela Delvecchio Aka Bernadette Protti: Where Is she Today? The But I will feel honored at the same timebut I still would have been weirded out. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. A few more saying they didnt fit in and refuses to come to Reunions, I say you dont want to come then dont. Mats you knew those Girls? Some claimed it was am an act of Satanism or a PCP-induced killing. Im sure at Reunions they are. How was the judge stupid when first of all the evidence didnt show or prove 1st degree murder then secondly that was the law at the time? I feel if it was true bullying she would be afraid to be near Kirsten and these people who call Kirsten a snot and said she was a Bully and deserved it, Karens right youre the Bullies cause you know Zilch about any of this. Changing your name does not change your being, by the way. She's got a crafty slowball, a nasty right hook, and a . People are going by that. But I dont remember hearing or learning about it until many years later. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. I see why her Sisters and mom forgive her, theyre her family and family sticks by you. Kirsten was beautiful. Bernadette was prettier. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive. Some she didnt like, Usually the ones no one else (liked). Angela Delvecchio, NP | Bar Harbor, ME | Family Nurse Practitioner | US The best result we found for your search is Angela E Delvecchio age 40s in Saint Clairsville, OH. Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. Bernadette was snotty to. Bernadette chased her. I still have nightmares of many girlfriends ignoring me, making fun of me and being just vicious. How tragic she was murdered over basically nothing. Abe that was your downfall. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. Deadly Women portrayed Kirsten differently, she was kind of like that, but cut up more and more bouncier. [citation needed], The Costas family left Orinda and moved to Hawaii in 1986.[8]. Angela Delvecchio - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Shes pretty much out of the picture, her YouTube gets messages from (Kirsten from Heaven) thats sick whoevers doing that. If you liked this article, please share it! She didnt bully Bernadette either. To them maybe. Is it respectful to suggest that Kirstens parents should have raised her better and that they are to blame for her murder? I had just got out of high school at that time from north of the bay area Yet it hit us all so close to home the horror of it seemed to change everything in a way all those years ago What brought me here is my own grief at the unsolved stabbing murder of my girlfriend And she resembled Kirsten in appearance and likely even more in personality I pray for Kirstens soul and her family What they have gone through the last 37 years the neverending nightmare it is literally Room 101 Something torn out of you removed an amputee Tortured by the phantom limb You can feel where it was what it was like to have it remember it but its gone. 322 Main St Cadillac Family Practice, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1637. Tony's sister, Angela Delvecchio, is also quite an awesome player in these games. Community. So bullies need to die. Finally, as an aside, I think some people need to learn the difference between fiction and reality. Again so many came on saying they knew Kirsten and sharing Personal Details on other girls there. God would want you to forgive, Kirsten would as well. 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. Bernadette was to in a (round about way) She wasnt as popular as Kirsten, she desired to have the things Kirsten had. Just some girls on interviews said she was just self absorbed but no bully. That dont Justify Murder. One person said Missy was mean and a bully and she bullied them bad well that person and you are the same, Justifying Murder cause someone was mean, or Stuck up. lifetime Death of a Cheerleader - What Happened to Angela Delvecchio? If so, sweetie I want to meet you. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? We used to say Kirsten had everything, says one classmate. 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. Like I said, Im sure theres a purpose somewhere to where she can make a difference in someones life today, she was a lot like Kirsten Costas. She may of been Stuck up most Cheerleaders are, but she was no where near a Bully or made fun of people. If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. Kirsten wasnt a bully. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. Neither does a lot of former classmates. She was Bubbly and Gregarious, loved to have a great time. People even went as far as to say that it was a murder that was triggered by PCP or was motivated by Satanism. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. How? You knew both girls? Associate Professor Emerita. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. School is what you make of it, bullying goes on all the time no reason to Murder over that, Kirsten would of grown out of it by now even if she was a bully. You wrote in another comment , Kristen had it well deserved. You need help. She dont go hardly anywhere anymore. If you did your research, you would know that Kirsten didnt bully Bernadette. The best way is to bring bullies down a peg or a few. Kids are incredibly nasty and cruel in high school because their parents raise them that way in their own attempt to play the snobs of society. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. As I said, its possible Bernadette snapped and found the knife by chance; but if she hadnt of been so aggressive towards Kirsten to be her friend, she wouldnt of needed that knife. We are all different. [4], On June 23, 1984, Costas was lured with a phony invitation to a dinner for the Bob-o-Links, a sorority-like group at school. So sad her life was shortened. Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. They made that clear and so did she Every single day.