Just some girls on interviews said she was just self absorbed but no bully. So they had a clique, what School or job doesnt? Were not sympathizing with you, (grow up and get over it) Theyre not going to beg you to come, and if you dont want to be found cause your life was miserable, were not really interested in finding you and apologizing. I was a 1985 highschool graduate.i had skipped a grade so my classmates were more mature physically and socially. I feel for the Costas family. Protti received the maximum possible punishment of nine years, although she was released on parole after only seven years at the age of 23. 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. So youre justifying Murder due to bullying? It shows what a shallow, loser, she was. So Mats read the Definition Sweet, it doesnt line up,with Murder. True to the actual events, Angela idolizes Stacy and although she is accomplished academically, she just can't get herself "into the club," aka the cheer squad or yearbook staff. Join Facebook to connect with Angela Delvecchio and others you may know. The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. Her inadequacies were all created by her and in her own head and she murdered Kirsten as a result. They were weird and odd mostly, I didnt like them myself. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. Nickname: Sugar Pop. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. In order to get into the Bobbies you had to have money. 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. You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. After the fight between the girls, Costas hurried away and told Mary Jane Arnold and Alex that her buddy had started acting strange. Because Costas was unable to get in touch with her parents at the foundation, Alex Arnold drove her home while keeping an eye on the Pinto that belonged to the Protti family. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others. The title was used in the UK and on Lifetime TV after its original NBC premiere. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. She called Bernadette on her bizarre behavior that night, and if Bernadette would of left Kirsten alone, it would of never reached that Point, and Kirsten would still be alive maybe even today. Why cant people leave this case alone. So no she is a Psychopath. My Son was Murders in a drug deal gone wrong. Heres how to party like its 1969, See some slimming and sexy 1960s stretch pants, Print Color Fun: Free coloring pages & more fun for kids, Quotes Quotes Quotes: 1000s of clever & inspiring quotations, FindersFree.com: Find answers to lifes little questions. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. And she still got a second chance at life. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. 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. Knowing that the Protti family is no longer poor, I hope they didnt benefit financially from this film! (Lucky you). So if she didnt like you, probably you did something to irritate her and she let you know it. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. I have to laugh with this being 2021 and the person with the most judgment has the name of Karen. She must have really had a low opinion of herself!! Bernadettes family lived in a more expensive area than Kirsten, so what does that tell you? 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. People are going by that. Kirsten was gorgeous! The future is right around the corner, its a waste to go after someone cause the law didnt do their job. Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. And only 7 years in jail with parrole?! Theres usually a reason why. Bernadette May of been misunderstood to, I thought she was Snooty to. But, it is actually based on another true story about a cheerleader in the midwest whocommitted suicide, hence the lyrics: "Yellow carnations and roses galore were sent to the mother and placed by the door in the spot where her daughter had taken her life ". It stayed with me for many years, not as bad as it did, but it did for a long time. 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 Protti is believed to have changed her name, gotten married (causing her last name to change again), and became a nurse and medical journal author in suburban Dallas (Grapevine TX). Those girls had a clique. (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. The most obviously jealous studentor the quiet good girl no one would ever suspect? They hung out together, Bernadette couldnt face up Kirsten was more Popular than she was, and better at everything. Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. Some by the time theyre 18 depends on the maturity level theyre at. . Did you know Bernadettes bff? She was skinny. To a degree Bernadette struggled harder than most of her friends, she wasnt as Popular as they were and was a little of an Outcast, but Tolerated. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? I think Bernadette went about it in the wrong way. I know some fragile ppl, and theyd kill themselves before someone else. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. Youre the same one I bet. We werent in the same grade I was one year ahead of her she acted as if she was better. A popular and pretty cheerleader, Kirsten Costas, was dead, and sheriff's deputies were searching for the girl who stabbed her. I dont buy into the lesbian theory. The movie eve swapped their hair colours you cant take it too seriously although it did iclude certain claims of Beradettes like that Kirsten commented on Bernadette having cheap ski boots although all she said was that Bernadette made some comment not even what the comment was and that Kirstens voice was unexcited when she saw it was Bernadette. [3] Costas attended Miramonte High School and was a member of the school's varsity swim team and the cheerleading squad. Guys can be, girls are Worse. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. She is still remembered for her heinous crime- murdering a young girl named Kirsten Marina Costas in 1984. Probaly the one who gave details on all those bullied girls at Miramonte. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. 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). She never meant harm, as for Bernadette, Kirsten sometimes teased her, and she would be nice to her to, she just was angry for being lured out under false pretense to attend a so called party, and when Bernadette told her feeling about Kirsten, it freaked her out, she spotted something immediately, and she was right. This type of case just proves what can happen when bullies go too far. I knew both gals. Who knows what was true or not. Not true, you said you knew Bernadette and Kirsten both! So please stop drudging up the past and move on with your lives please. Me! How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? It wasnt about jealousy, the blond girl has a mental disorder. I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. Not just the 2 accussed. Maybe they were misunderstood, I didnt hate any of them, I just got the feeling they looked down on me, and didnt feel as though I belonged. 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. Youll notice that there are no pictures of Kirsten as a cheerleader. Kirstens future was right there in front of her staring her in the face, like the prom, graduation and deciding what College she would of been going to and getting married and having Children. Im sorry but I disagree. Heres what I think came down, the 2 girls had an argument and Bernadette was afraid she would of been kicked out of the (Bobbies) and excluded from that group. 322 Main St Cadillac Family Practice, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1637. i feel sorry.for any poor sap who has to live in her neighborhood because like the investigator wisehart said she has a hidden trigger that anyone can pull just by not giving her what she thinks she.should get in a relationship. Kristen had it well deserved. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. It also evil and sick. I hear she suffers from depression to. Associate Professor Emerita. Kirstens house was Smaller than Bernadettes, how was Kirsten all around was she friendly? If the ones acting like Hoes were demonized while everyone lived happily ever after, why were they demonized. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. Shame on you Bernadette what you did was morose, and against your entire religion and you stabbed Kirsten to death. They made that clear and so did she Every single day. Im incandescent with rage. AKA Berns BFF named used in movie. I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. And back then Bernadette was never going to admit that. for what i read the cheerleader was mean to bernadette protti,the cheerleader always thought she was prettier than bernadette and didnt want to be her friend.kirsten the cheerleader always hurt her feelings.have you seen the movie with tori spelling?death of the cheerleader. Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes. She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. Angela Delvecchio is an Italian-American character in the Backyard Sports series. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. lol Dylans mother saying We werent rich. No, it is about love, people. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. Hard to comprehend how this Bernadette flew into a rage and savagely murdered her classmate. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). So whoever wrote Miramonte was a bad school and everyone cut everyone down, maybe it was you cause you werent socially accepted, and probably didnt make the best choices, or embarrassed yourself wanting the attention and. In the meantime, the girl driving the Pinto had quickly parked and slid out of her own car. 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 people implying that Kristen had it coming, or whoever else blamed her parents, are, in life, the jealous Bernadette types. She is the younger sister of Tony Delvecchio. Bernadette/Jeanette has paid her dues. Berit and Bob Costas live in Hawaii. Bernadette tried her best to forge a friendship under false pretenses and you Justify her actions, you must either be Bernadette or her sister, or a close friend or Relative. People, cant we all just get along and respect one anothers opinion? She deserves it. I couldnt tell you if she was a snob or not. It had nothing to do with Bullying wasnt even about that, it was about forging a friendship. 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. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. She wont be going back to Orinda its highly likely she wont. Not when she robbed a girl in the Spring of her life, and robbed her of a Family, graduating from High School, and Marrying a nice man, and whatever she planned to become in the future, Bernadette took it all from her. One girl said stupid stuff that embarrassed you, and cussed all the time, and other girls who smoked or cussed, she didnt associate with them, she didnt want around them. Yes. Randall admitted that he felt no sympathy for Kirsten and that is clearly evident in the movie as he deliberately portrayed Kirstens character as an insufferable, unlikable bully bitch in order for Bernadettes character to come across as sympathetic as possible because he identified with her. She didnt bully Bernadette either. Where are you these days? She killed her cause she was afraid Kirsten would target her as a Weirdo now shes labeled as a MURDERER Give me an example. Kirsten would of long outgrown that before now, if she had of lived. Kirsten was also described as Cute, funny and full of Life, and Bern took that Life. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. That Dee if it is who I think she was always in trouble and never listened. Just saw the new Lifetime movie Death of a Cheerleader. 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. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. So classy and dead on. The only freak in this tragic story is Bernadette. It also tends to victimize blonds! Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. That still wasnt Kirstens fault. Bernadette is a Weirdo as Kirsten spotted, this wasnt about Bullying, it was about being called out in front of the School, and tarnishing her reputation, which in the long run it did. Hostile people do. They had to leave school. I disagree with you. 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. But I will feel honored at the same timebut I still would have been weirded out. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. How could a teenager have been that diabolical? Very few that arent. You are lying. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? Bernadette is a Pig. Kirstens friends who said she was nice, well they were all in some (Clique) and stuck together and helped one another out. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. Bernadette lived in a bigger house than Kirsten, and family had just as much money as the Costas family, if not more. You copied your little story from some other website. Even Bernadette was to I bet. "Well, let's just say if I left 15 years ago, the landscape of Mexican cinema would be very different today!" Cecilia Monroe was a woman who believed in herself. Was Bernadette fragile when she took Catechism classes with one of the accused girls and would have no doubt seen the emotional toll being falsely accused of murder would have taken on the girl, yet she acted like nothing was amiss. Bernadette was Shady then, shady now. For what? Stuck up she was, no Bully. View the profiles of people named Angela Delvecchio. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. The whole movie seems based on stuff Bernadette said and from her point of view which is a bit unfair. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. 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.