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. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. How? Missy was Described as a Bully and Very Mean also. I dont go by Movies cause Movies dramatize the events to how they perceive it. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? It's a Lifetime movie. It leaves her humiliated and fuels a jealous rage that will lead to murder. How was Bernadette a fragile human being? You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later in 1992 on parole at the age of 23. 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. Bernadette was popular to, she was just wanting to be Kirsten, and Kirstens approval meant so much to us all, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette till that fateful night, She never cared either way, Bernadette took it so serious and it became (serious) and fatal. Karen, everyone reading your comments sees you as the odious one. Maria Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. So Vanessa I answer your questions. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. She looks like she would have lit up a room. In the film's climax, Bridget confessed everything to her mother Marge by leaving a letter that she meant for her to read after she left for schoolwhich she did. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! 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 day after the murder in June 1984, rumors had already spread at the tennis courts, down oak-shaded lanes and at poolside. 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. . So she could never uplift Bernadette at all. Like Missy Availa a girl said Missy was the meanest girl she ever met, and her worst bully ever. She didnt care wheather her mom or dad suffered, she just would not subject herself to something like suicide because she loves herself more then anyone else. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others, and treating others the way that they want to be treated. Why Was Kirsten Marina Costas Killed by Her? Oh youre so pretty and popular and amazing I think thats what Kirsten meant by her friend getting weird Then she killed her rather than have Kirsten tell everyone she was a lesbian. I knew both gals. When Berit said yes, the caller replied that someone would pick Kirsten up by car, and that no one else should know of the plans. You clearly are basing your opinions on a movie a fictional depiction. They were more aquainted than you think. The fact that Bridget Moretti killed Kirsten Costas is well documented. Observe us to know Bridget's husband and kids. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)????? That already happened. The full length picture of Kirsten with her hair tied back is so cute. Although the Costases are quiet, their fifteen-year-old daughter was not. Love your integrity on all this. She spotted Kelly run into a nearby house, and tracked her as she was driven back to her own house by a stranger. Until something happens. I dont believe the punishment will ever match the crime.. Bridget's one-on-one encounter with FBI Agent Veronica Murray saw her on the receiving end of accusations, as the latter stated to the former that she believed she killed Kelly due to her matching the murderer's psychological profile. 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. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. After that, Bridget ran away from California and settled in Oklahoma, adopting the title Jeannette Butler. According to Bustle, the Costas family relocated to Hawaii in the aftermath of the tragedy. We all have moved on, and went on with our Lives since that tragic episode. GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. She talked to most people. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. No one is bothering her anymore. Like Moretti, Jeanette Tomanka modified her title after being married. Most people would be angered and perturbed by that kind of behavior. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. Now we have, nonetheless, been in a position to accumulate a few of her photos. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. No single human being has the effrontery to kill a fellow human being; talk less of a supposed child. Mario Moretti (born 16 January 1946) is an Italian terrorist and convicted murderer. 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. Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. She may of been Stuck up most Cheerleaders are, but she was no where near a Bully or made fun of people. Mats Above a girl is dead, as a result from the girl who had a Sweet Melancholy. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. As for me, Im the same age as the girls involved in the case. The film became a TV movie phenomenon, according to entertainment news site Monsters and Critics. She then received a call from Trish Doyle, who told Bridget about Kelly being attacked and revealed that she died of her injuries, with Bridget feigning shock in response. I knew nothing about this story until I saw it on lifetime and I actually felt really sorry for Kelly Martin who portrayed Bernadette protti. You are full of it. I dont believe Kirsten was a Bully. Bernadette was far out of line I agree. Beauty and the Beast and D are still the Life of a Party at times, esp Reunions. Why are you so focused on what they looked like? It made me feel oh so special. She is desperate to befriend Kelly Locke, the coolest girl in school, and join the Bobettes. Stuck up she was, no Bully. It was on the Murder still haunts Moraga Residents. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. Theres usually a reason why. I know right. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! She is paying for it like they said in her chess pie recipe. Whoever wrote this article is not being honest. 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. Move on. To them maybe. I agree with Miss Kiwi, I believe Bernadette was dangerously obsessed with Kirsten. The girls quarreled and Costas fled to the home of Alex and Mary Jane Arnold, telling them that her friend had gone "weird. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Bernadette was described as homely. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. 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. Do I believe she was (stuck up) to a degree I do, but arent most teen girls as I said before. I have to laugh with this being 2021 and the person with the most judgment has the name of Karen. Me! She dared to say she could not commit suicide because her religion would not allow it, but did not take into consideration the life of Kirstens! She was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to nine years, on a charge of second-degree murder. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. No other word. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. So Miramonte was no worse with snobs than any school. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. Could of been any of those girls in that group as one girl said, they were all like Kirsten in lots of ways. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! I was on a few adult precision ice skating teams, and let me tell you, some of the women who were on the teams were a hell of a lot worse than high school girls!! After mother and daughter hugged each other, cried, and talked things out, the latter turned herself in and was arrested. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. This is all clearly stated in the intro. They were all fun gals to be around. A couple of them did, Bern just looked the other way. Likewise, the Costases' neighbors contacted an ambulance, but Kirsten was fatally injured and died at a nearby hospital. The case is extremely old now. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. The script for the movie was written by Randall Sullivan who wrote the one-sided scathingly critical Death of a Cheerleader article for Rolling Stone, which the movie was based on. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. Bryan and Sarah both are Tv personalities. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. Teen girls are all like Kirsten was described, dont see how she was worse than any other teen girl around. Real Photos of the Serial Killer Who Stabbed Kirsten Marina Costas". : Were you a perfect teen who got along with everyone and never said anything unkind to anyone ever? Bernadette was just as nice as we were on swim team together growing up. Always had also. Maybe it wasnt a big national story at the time, and was more of a California Bay area story (Im from Illinois). She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. 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Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. A little over an hour later, an agitated Kirsten rang the bell at a strangers door. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. I think Bernadette was a lesbian thats why she felt she couldnt have Kirsten tell everyone that she fancied her. She let it be known. A full body orgasm at the L.A. Phil? They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. They were weird and odd mostly, I didnt like them myself. Youre going off the crappy movie. You named all of Kirstens friends. To bad Kirsten didnt get a chance to grow up and grow out of it. In PEOPLE, the article stated that Bernadette feared hurting her family by leaving them behind: If I kill myself, I will hurt people even more (my family). [13 May 1985, Arthur Lubow] I think its also safe to assume that her Catholic faith played a part in her decision. Just hearsay. It had nothing to do with Bullying wasnt even about that, it was about forging a friendship. Also people dont want to be around someone who makes a butt out of themselves and acts like an idiot, its to embarrassing. . You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. It was full of middle class and upper- middle class families. Shes pretty much out of the picture, her YouTube gets messages from (Kirsten from Heaven) thats sick whoevers doing that. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. Bernie has a sweet melancholy. She turned it about herself! Read the facts of the case instead of perpetuating lies that Kirsten pushed Bernadette or that she bullied Bernadette. You know who you are to. Despite our curiosity about her identity, it is only logical to be respectful of her privacy. B was so quiet of a person we figured just talking about something like that made her sick.