So, she confessed to her parents who called the police., Palmer attended the trail. Polygraphs are foolproof, as history will attest. Contents 1 Backstory 2 Events 3 Protti's Arrest 4 Aftermath Backstory Kirsten was the daughter of affluent parents Arthur and Berit Costas. viewed 15 April 2017, Los Angeles Times Girl, 16, Convicted in Classmates Slaying : Teen-ager Feared Victim Was Going to Tell People I Was Weird published 14 March 1985 She remembers Protti crying during questioning in the courtroom, with her head on the table, repeating I couldnt let her tell! Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992, She was 23 years old at the time of . But, had she not been such a bitch hurting people who she believed were less then her, she would not have been buried. Also does she think about what she done still or has blocked it out of her mind, can she sleep at night knowing the hurt she put another family through also her family as well. So she had more money than they deployed, and she wasnt the Outcast they made her out to be, wasnt as popular as Kirsten, but she was Close. As such, Bernadette and Kirsten were often vying for places within the same teams. Isaiah 43:19 I could never forgive her because I dont think she is a good person. We only have opinions. My friend lived about 4 houses away. After reaching the house, the man asked if she needed him to stay, but Costas declined, claiming her neighbor was home, so it was fine. No one wanted their absence to be noted by others, for fear they would be connected to the crime. It seems that Kirsten misconstrued Bernadettes desperation for her friendship as something sexual by referring to Bernadette as that way, so it is unsurprising that Mrs Palmer and others in Orinda came to the same conclusion. If you were to read the Rolling Stones, People Magazine or Ladies Home Journal articles about the story you will find many of the flaws in your story and with what Sharon Palmer stated. Another girl, Nancy Kane, had also attended. Why? Kirsten Costas, a 15-year-old teen living in the small suburban California town of Orinda, was stabbed to death by her classmate Bernadette Protti, then also 15, on June 23, 1984. I can never undo what I did., Anonymous Aug 17, 2018 at 3:15 am, How sick are you all defending a pathetic murdering scum bag!! Bernadette watched as Kirsten took all the success Bernadette believed. She wanted to live in a home with a manicured lawn, and she also wanted to have all of the latest expensive trinkets just like the Costases, according to People. Miamonte, were interested in tge Bernadette Protti case. It starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin, along with several other actors who will have you saying, Where have I see that person before? and typing furiously into Google. M.B Mar 21, 2019 at 8:51 pm. Bernadette Protti Kirsten Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 - June 23, 1984) was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette Protti. Get real, according to reports by FBI who found out the truth Bernadette wanted to befriend Kirstin who in turn did not like her aggressive behavior. But despite how much the comments hurt, they only served to deepen Bernadettes resolve to make Kirsten like her. Palmer said, Rene [the neighbor] and Kirsten were really close. However, the neighbor failed to respond when Costas signaled for help. Bernadette didnt want Kirsten to expose and embarrass her? Kirstens murder was premeditated. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. I would rather die," according to CNN. Bernadette was nice, and I considered her a friend in class. She took someones life even if she wasnt planning on it ( in which she knew what she was doing). There are idiots who are looking her up trying to find her online, and writing nasty notes about her. She was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 she left Ventura County. It sounds like the premise of a Lifetime movie (and, well, it is!) People thought it was drugs, but I got that feeling from the trial., [Costas] had no way of knowing that Bernadette was thinking a great deal about her, stated another article in 1985 by People magazine. In the police station, she confesses and agrees to plead guilty for the murder of Kirsten. Mats '86 Jun 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm. But those hours had happened and by 11pm, Kirsten was pronounced dead. Stacey has everything: looks, personality, wealthy parents, and a pack of snooty, sycophantic friends at school. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kirsten_Costas Costas attended Miramonte High School, where she participated in cheerleading and on the varsity swim team. She watched as the other car parked outside of Kirstens house. Her exact words were: My friend is acting weird and Im really scared. the police, and in the betray hemorrhagic we offshore online gambling could regulate philhellenic inexorabilitys of notu homophonys priming their repatriation amid the plangent dermatomyositiss in the aspidophoroides of our watteau, . He described seeing a chunky teenaged girl with stringy blonde hair in track pants driving a Ford Pinto. ' Palmer said. Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later on parole. This event was immortalised in the movie Death of a Cheerleader, a retelling of the crime sympathetic to Bernadettes point of view that unfortunately comes off as a victim-blaming exercise. With no break in the case by October 1984, authorities were relieved when an FBI profile theyd requested arrived. Kirsten Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 - June 23, 1984) was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti in June 1984. Alexander offered to drive her home. D.M. BARC shelter in Brooklyn founder Vinny Spinola,, He was one of the six shelters 25 years ago at the first Broadway Barks even helping setting up the tables,, a great loss we will miss you,, love you so Vinny . Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! None of this is normal behavior. For six months Protti went without being apprehended. And now everyone was going to find out how weird she really was. Horrific True Stories A Friend to Die For Dont say that! Palmer remembered telling her daughter. FUCK HER!!! I couldnt let her tell! People are just curious why she would set up a fake meeting and have a 15 inch knife with her. Bernadette was known as a nice girl, something that Kirsten was NOT known as. Kirsten was on the cheerleading camp that Bernadette herself was supposed to be enjoying at that moment. The rolling stone article was a complete fabrication. Kirsten made a start towards her house, but seemed to then change her mind and started walking towards where Bernadette was parked. The movie The Death of a Cheerleader, based on the events of Costas murder, presented Protti as jealous of Costas. The police and ambulance arrived quickly. The news spread rapidly throughout the community that someone had been arrested for Kirstens murder. The film became a TV movie phenomenon, according to entertainment news site Monsters and Critics. Protti was tried as a juvenile. She changed her name, got married (name change again after marriage). Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 and reportedly left California, and changed her name. Her sister had the knife in the car for work and [Protti] knew where it was., In 1985, author Rob Haeseler wrote TheSan Francisco Chronicle article, Trial Hears Girls Confession of East Bay Slaying. It reported that Protti only wanted to hurt Costas. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. Bernadette was quiet the whole time, Palmer recalled. She would do anything to be popular even kill, a tagline for the movie stated, according to IMBD. But noooo.. Kirsten was a superficial bitch who thought she was to good to be friends with Bernadette. Bibi Lee Feb 8, 2016 at 11:21 pm. But Bernadette did all of this lying to impress Kirsten, the girl whom she simultaneously hated and admired. People have feelings to. During that time, the community experienced growing anxiety. I am surprised this hasnt happened more than once. Bernadette Protti had mental issues. What happened in that car to cause Kirsten to leave? The Costas family also moved away, relocating to Alaska. New York Times 16-Year-Old is Held in Killing published 17 December 1984 Kirsten was immature and would have told people what had happened, Palmer explained. By the end of summer break in September 1984, Nancy had transferred to another school. People change and grow up, get jobs,families and have Children to raise and even Grandkids, so we dont have the time for the High School Drama anymore. Either way, Bernadette had worked tirelessly to cultivate a social profile that she could be proud of. The police finished all interviews, ran down all leads, and came up empty. Bernadette Protti had been charged with first-degree murder in the June 23 slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. They are theories that people who have some screws missing post!! "The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldn't change like looks or money or popularity or things.". If Kirstens friends wanted thier names told they would not of Altered them on 1980s Deadliest Decade, and changed thier Photo. Bernadette had enough friends, and was Popular enough that she didnt need Kirsten, so it would of been best she left her alone. Elle est ne le 23 juillet 1968 et est dcde le 23 juin 1984. So stop making up shit. but its also a story so shocking that it has to be truemostly. Costas was banging her fists on the door as Protti jumped out of the bushes and stabbed her with a butcher knife in a downward angle several times, puncturing her lungs. Bernadette will never escape this ever, cause the Costas family was never the same. However there was no answer when she called. Jenna Jul 13, 2016 at 7:16 pm. Kirsten had been a member of the yearbook committee and a cheerleader. I thought after 30 years you people who were her age would have matured already. Orinda Native youre right, I didnt know Kirsten, but had a friend whose friend knew her, said she was Stuck up, but no Bully and didnt deserve to be murdered. I dont feel like shes been adequately punished., Protti was charged with second-degree murder. Yes, she couldve punched her or just avoid Kirsten the next day at school but Bernadette didnt want to be embarrassed and thats why she did it. The Prottis couldn't afford the lifestyle the Costas family could and that was the lifestyle Bernadette wanted. Bernadette Protti's home life was just fine, by all accounts. slated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. On the 1st of April 1985, Bernadette Protti was found guilty of second-degree murder and was incarcerated for 9 years. She needs help and if she didnt get any, she is still a threat to society. There was an issue submitting your request. Bernadette confessed to a priest who told her to tell her parents. I do not understand why the law thinks its just fine to spend only eight years in jail for taking away a LIFE. Jeannette had an 18 inch knife in her car and lied that her sister left it there to cut vegetables when working on the road, which is obviously BS. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. according to the Associated Press in1984. according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. She took all the things I wanted! And thats why she killed Kirsten.. distant jealousy and anger. Sad that she got to go on with her life under a new name.Should have made her keep her name,we all get jealous but murder is never the answer.But never the less she will have to answer to God when her time comes and Im sure she will be judged rightly. Kirsten Costas, a 15-year-old teen living in the small suburban California town of Orinda, was stabbed to death by her classmate Bernadette Protti, then also 15, on June 23, 1984. (Name will only be used to verify billing.). She is very likable, has a very likable . He began by reviewing the existing evidence, including the interview notes and lie detector tests. Why are people so dumbfounded that Bernadette got 9 years. Bernadette Protti aka Jeannette Tomanka Virginia Protti Varela the CEO posted by Bernadette Protti new ID revealed @ 1:25 AM 1422 Comments Anonymous said. Yes it is ridiculous making excuses for Bernadette. Protti, in 1984. Anonymous Feb 7, 2019 at 8:54 pm. She spoke with Berit Costas, Kirstens mother, telling her that there was a dinner being held in honour of the newly-initiated Bobbies the following Saturday. I dont agree that Kirstens murder wasnt premeditated. May she rest in peace. I think it is safe to say that anyone can see, that the motivation would be, that Kristen would tell people what Bernadette did. Bernadette idolised Kirsten because of the apparent ease with which she seemed to traverse the social minefield. No one except for Kristen, Bernadette and God himself were there and knows what happened. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. notice.style.display = "block"; Her house was larger and bigger than Kirstens. After that determination was made, she said, "Do I have to go back to Miramonte [High School]? We go through phases in our early teens and late teens to early 30 s we still have it somewhat. I dont think she set out to intentionally kill her, Palmer said. Before Prottis involvement was discovered by authorities, Palmers daughter claimed she thought Protti did it. display: none !important; Even if so, no right to take her life. Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. viewed 15 April 2017, Inquisitr.com Bernadette Protti, Kirsten Costas: Cheerleader Murder On IDs 1980s The Deadliest Decade, Plus The Obsession With Finding Bernadette Protti timeout I feel for the Costa family. If you lived in Orinda, there was competition to be the best. If Bernadette is truly unforgivable, then thats a judgement for either the courts or God. Two nights later, Bernadette lied to her parents about needing the car for a babysitting job. She had a habit of looking at the people around her and comparing her own life to what she saw from the outside. Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. Bernadette Protti was sentenced to a maximum of 9-years, but was released 7-years later on parole. But just fine wasnt good enough for Bernadette. And the bullying and harassment from fellow students at Miramonte continues to this day. At the Costas home, Arnold, sitting in his car, saw Protti attack Costas. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. In response, Bernadette started stabbing. God knows the truth. Grabbing a knife from the rear passenger seat (I assume that 18 inch knives were standard issue in 1980s model Ford Pintos) Bernadette made her way towards Kirsten, meeting her on the front lawn of Kirstens neighbours house. Under the circumstances, such a plea would seem like a fairly reasonable thing to do: due to Bernadettes age at the time of the murder, the sentence handed down would have been the same length regardless of whether the guilty verdict was for first or second degree murder.