Help Center Contributor Zone Polls. Im sorry but I disagree. So could LP, I hear she dont get around much to to many places anymore, shes not in California. Bernadette was stuck up also or appeared to be. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. [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. No one owes anyone a thing. Protti changed her name to Jeannette Butler legally after the horrible incident. The family became active members of the Meadow Swim and Tennis Club, just a stones throw from their home. Im betting youre some white chick who wouldnt know. Bernadette was and most likely still is a highly disturbed individual. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. Read the article. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. All; Titles; TV Episodes; Celebs; I love Kirsten think about her all the time. They were rich. RELATED: Red Dead Redemption 2 & 9 Other Video Games That Make You Feel Like A Frontiersman Even if she was, no right to murder her. Teen girls are all like Kirsten was described, dont see how she was worse than any other teen girl around. The goth was actually into New Wave music and was not goth people at the school just thought she was weird for dying her hair New Wave because it was such a conservative school. She killed her cause she was afraid Kirsten would target her as a Weirdo now shes labeled as a MURDERER Angela is related to Elizabeth Biernot and Angela E Goodson. Give me an example. You are lying. Maybe LP doesnt want to be the Life of the party. 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. I was raised to treat others with respect. 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. Teenagers killed each other for being bullied or cause they are lesbian? Some say she was Stuck up, but not a Bully. Honestly! I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. 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. You know who you are to. Although the story below was published in, Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story: The Kirsten Costas murder (1984). Shes on the East Coast last I heard, I hear shes fine health wise, and some say she wasnt feeling well awhile back, not sure why, shes mellowed out a lot through the years. That could hurt much more than death. Everyone has an Opinion guess we will never know unless we truly knew them, and not Berns friends or Sisters who Comment bad stuff about Kirsten, of course they wont tell the true facts. The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. Her main concern when being caught was people finding out who she was, and people hating her rather then easing the pain of the parents who obviously would never be the same considering they buried their own child (who had not had a chance to live, and have life beyond her own) before they buried themselves! Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. RELATED: 90210's Tori Spelling Can't Be on Real Housewives Because She's 'Too Nice'. Do I believe Kirsten was a Mean girl (bully) not at all, I believe she had those she didnt like and may of been Snooty towards that got on her nerves. This Mats person you sound just like what Bernies BFF said about Kirsten exactly. Those girls like Chris she hung with has changed, theyre not like they were in school, Kirsten would of changed also as she got older. Top 3 Results for Angela Delvecchio. I believe she kept crying and begging for her friendship and it weirded Kirsten out. I understand wanting to have what your friends have. On the other hand, no one suspected that the perpetrator was a local of Northern California who made their home in an Orinda suburb. People need others not bullying. 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? Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. Kirsten was angry for her lying to get her out under false pretenses, and she knew something was off. At the time, sheriffs deputies were searching for the cheerleader who stabbed Kirsten Costas. That was all taken from her, so unfair. So sad her life was shortened. Bernadette pushed her by her false Alibies. Interesting. Anyone who defends her and likes her is a Pathetic Loser also. Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. Map and Directions. That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. One got drunk at a Party you told about on here, and the others who were not Noticed and the 2 blamed. Whats wrong with you? Im sorry but not sorry to be petty but Bernadette has a huge fg nose and hamster cheeks topped with a double chin. Its possible its someone pretending to know Kirsten. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. So classy and dead on. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. The people implying that Kristen had it coming, or whoever else blamed her parents, are, in life, the jealous Bernadette types. I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. The school was no more competitive than any other school around anywhere. I admit that 7 years was a bit brief but thats how it is when youre underage. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. 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. That still wasnt Kirstens fault. 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. I see why her Sisters and mom forgive her, theyre her family and family sticks by you. The Homecoming Court was as popular (if not more) popular than Kirsten. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. . Berit and Bob Costas live in Hawaii. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. Thats my belief. So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. We are simple people. No, it is about love, people. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. I dont understand what is wrong with people. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. A popular and pretty cheerleader, Kirsten Costas, was dead, and sheriffs deputies were searching for the girl who stabbed her. Kirsten had a lot to look forward to. Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. It sounds like she was only mean one time about her having cheap ski boots. When they opened the door, they saw Kirsten and, behind her, another girl, who looked about fifteen, lurking out the path.. from what I have read on different blogs from kids that actually went to school with both these girls they have said that this movie did not accurately portray either one of the girls and thats very frustrating for people who watch the movie and find themselves empathizing with the wrong person. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. "[3] When Costas could not reach her parents by telephone, Alex Arnold drove her home, noticing that the Protti family's Pinto was following them. Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later in 1992 on parole at the age of 23. 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. If you liked this article, please share it! Joe she must of liked your Sister. She comes back to see her mom her dad passed. As they drove, Kirsten seemed unconcerned when Arnold saw the mustard-colored Pinto tailing them. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. Sorry but the parents are to blame. You the one telling about the Bullied girls who were accused of the Crime. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. Bernadette was not only bitter and resentful that she was not selected for cheerleading or the yearbook committee, but she was also envious of Kirstens well-known life and the success she had achieved. I was happy enough at school without popularity. Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. Office Rating. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! Angela Delvecchio. 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. Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to a max of nine years, but onlyserved seven years of her time before she was released on parole, to which theCostas family, who eventually relocated to Hawaii,vehemently objected. 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. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. Tony's sister, Angela Delvecchio, is also quite an awesome player in these games. No single human being has the effrontery to kill a fellow human being; talk less of a supposed child. So she could never uplift Bernadette at all. 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. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Some by the time theyre 18 depends on the maturity level theyre at. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. Bernadettes own parents turned her in. Bernadette was a Snob also, she only wanted to hang with the incrowd, if you were nothing she didnt talk to you anymore than she had to. 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Angela Delvecchio is an Italian-American character in the Backyard Sports series. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. Kirsten wasnt a bully. It gave me the creeps. We dont see the others, dont mix with their lives, not care for them, stay away or just say Its better that something happens to others, not me, but we dont get the message to be just more polite. We get it now, we already got it. We had honor students who were kind of poor, but we loved them, and learned from them. She was the (In crowd) Bernadette was desiring to be the incrowd. After she married, her name changed again to Jeanette Tomanka and she and her husband, as well as their child, moved to Oregon. Im sure at Reunions they are. Kirsten ran from Bernadettes car and wanted to be left alone, yet Bernadette stalked Kirsten to her house. It doesnt matter why and there are no excuses to take another persons life unless its to protect your own or your families . Girls in Jr high and high School can be Brutal. So the Mats either youre Berns Sisters, Berns BFF, or even Bern herself. You guys are kidding yourselves. Next to Orinda. Kirsten was described mostly Vibrant and friendly by others, and so was Bernadette. I think she had a crush on Kirsten and was terrified of Kirsten telling everyone she was a lesbian. [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. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. I never understood why Bernadette killed Kirsten. From a standpoint Kirsten was Adorable and fun person. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others, and treating others the way that they want to be treated. Kirsten was just like any other girl who had to go to that snobby school. I feel very sad for both sides. If she would of left her alone, Kirsten wouldnt of ever bothered her, those TV movies Kirsten wasnt nothing like Tori Spelling, in the 2nd movie a little maybe she was like that girl, but more funnier. You and your hotshot friends don't take jobs like this because you're like great humanitarians. I was there too. I guess that makes their daughter better than anybody elses. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! It was full of middle class and upper- middle class families. Bernie has a sweet melancholy. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 Nancy I would of never considered Murder, that is just plain Sick. Its about time on other sites told all about Kirsten and how much fun loving she was. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. She was mean and Stuck up also. The girl that stole her life from her shouldve never been released from prison. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. I just read on You tube on her recipe Video where she is sick now. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. She was not in a popular group, just a group. She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. 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. that HS was a tough place especially for girls. 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. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette, she would of told Alex Arnold all about her, and the Conversation. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. Bernadette Im telling you was well liked and a good Student got good grades and was in with popular kids, cause she was smart. 1. After the death of her rival, Angela seems to blossom. Nope! I believe they wouldnt allow you to read if you were in a group with them, thats there Nature towards people who they feel superior to. Some girls said she was mean to people, we all have opinions, but Im sure she was smart alecky at times, what teen girl isnt, even Bernadette was I bet as well. If Kirsten wanted to smoke pot, Bern would of esp. You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. She just got irritated cause Bernadette lied to her and lured her out under false Circumstances, Id be annoyed and Angry to. 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.