A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. Not to mention all over the world. Your email address will not be published. Kirstens favorite game was Nancy Drew, and she loved her cheers to. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. We had lonely girls who were bullied and goth girls and loose girls. But that has about a millionth of a percent chance of ever happening. 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. I think NOT! And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. People in Orinda arent worried about this so much anymore, for all over the World were in times of need and Sorrow. 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. 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. Some girls considered all those girls Stuck up they considered Bernadette as well. Im sorry but not sorry to be petty but Bernadette has a huge fg nose and hamster cheeks topped with a double chin. Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? She hugged people all the time was a ( social butterfly). [1] According to Protti's later testimony, she had planned to take Costas to the party to befriend her, but Costas became angry when she was told that there was no dinner for the new "Bobbies." Even if Kirsten was stuck up and a Bully! People looked up to her to.. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. This whole story is just disgusting. We all moved on, every time we rehash this, it just brings up the past to that very day. Actual Photographs of the Serial Killer Who Stabbed Kirsten Marina Costas. You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. Bernadette was a Sociopath and stalked her, and dwelled on her for Months about Kirsten not liking her when in fact Kirsten had nothing against Bernadette till that Fateful Night. Just because the Costas had millions of dollars and Are socialites Of the upper class community Does not give their family the right to treat others like dirt. Due to Bernadettes name change, she has seemingly disappeared from the public eye. When Kirsten Costas was 15 years previous, a fellow pupil named Bridget Moretti fatally stabbed her. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. the fact is bullying had nothing to do with it she was a sick and twisted individual and still is! I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? She could have gotten all of her 9 years. Bernadette followed and attacked her with a kitchen knife, stabbing her five times, before fleeing. 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. Kirsten was nice, yeah, she and a few she didnt like, but they were the kids no one liked. The people implying that Kristen had it coming, or whoever else blamed her parents, are, in life, the jealous Bernadette types. Bridget Moretti Real Life Photo: Why Did Bernadette Protti Kill Kirsten How did you talk and act around those girls, ask yourself that! We get it now, we already got it. Nancy was Sweet, she just took things the wrong way. Bridget met Kelly late one night in the former's car, convincing the latter to join her by lying to her and Kelly's mother Betty about the Bobettes throwing a surprise dinner party. They had Bernadette as a suspect and only give her a lie detector test? That part of LPs life is over with I guess. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. Teenage years are hard on all of us. Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. 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. People need others not bullying. The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. How is that possible. The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldnt change . So some of them will say Orinda had snobs. If there was people in need, in the Bobbies we helped those people.. if someone didnt have nice clothes we were theyre Secret Santa at Christmas time If someone wasnt as smart, (we didnt knock them down), we helped them Kirsten did to,(so did Bernadette) In fact, Bernadette wanted to help the poor. That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. You are disturbing and evil by stating that death was too good for Kirsten, an innocent victim of a brutal murder. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. It is done and over and over 3 decades. [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. Her parole would have gone ahead sooner apparently but in 1992 one of the parole board Victor Wisehart voted to keep her in jail as she showed an inability to control her anger and he felt that she was still a danger to the public, she had had a violent altercation with a boyfriend in the prison/school system, he said there was a hidden trigger that switched on when she didnt get her own way! I know there were Bogus postings from Kirstens classmates. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. Either way, it doesnt matter because Bernadette is a bitch, which is more important any day than looks. Those girls wouldnt allow you in their groups in classes, they would exclude you as an earlier article stood. We all have a breaking point. No one wanted to believe that the killer came from Orinda, the lush Northern California suburb where Kirsten lived. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. Bridget Moretti | Facebook Your argument is Sort of pointless, and hypocritical considering that Bernadette did not value TRUE FEELINFS, FREINDSHIPS!!! By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit. ~ Mahatma Gandhi. And those others, D and them, they have lives of their own and probaly (jobs and families) so why would they care about being the Life of the Party? Star!! Is it difficult to understand why a person might not respect the opinion of someone else who supports a murderer? Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. Nancy and Joanna? Death of a Cheerleader is a television film that aired on Lifetime on February 2, 2019 and starring Aubrey Peeples, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Sarah Dugdale, Madelyn Grace, Mackenzie Cardwell, and Kellie Martin. But I do agree in the movie Bernadette seemed dressed down the night of the murder and if she was really going to a popular party, bringing Kirsten and wanting to be seen as more popular, then she would have been dressed nicer. I love Kirsten think about her all the time. Join Facebook to connect with Bridget Moretti and others you may know. I cant get to the point quickly. She killed a girl. Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. Bridget Moretti is a shy outsider from a lower middle-class background who aspires to be beautiful, popular and perfect in everything. Shes no better than you. Im embarrassed for her. Thats my belief. Why are you victim shaming ? I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. Do I believe she was (stuck up) to a degree I do, but arent most teen girls as I said before. No I would never kill someone from being bullied but I totally understand some people who do. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. Bernadette couldnt of been to nice, she Murdered and watched 2 girls take the blame knowing it took a toll on thier lives and Families. I was there too. There also was a suggestion that Protti was jealous of her more popular and successful classmate. She is Crazy obviously, has enough problems and has to deal with murdering Kirsten and that doesnt help. Nancy I would of never considered Murder, that is just plain Sick. And Sarah saying Kirsten got what she deserved. If you liked this article, please share it! Her quite a few photos arent accessible on-line. 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. I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. Was Bernadette fragile when she coolly discussed Kirstens murder with classmates, some of which include Kirstens friends. But to portray her as a Mean girl teen is off limits to the real Kirsten. No, it is about love, people. She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. according to the Associated Press in1984. according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. I think she confessed to Kirsten how she loved her and wanted to be her and it freaked Kirsten out. This girl lives in San Francisco and knows a person who knows someone who knew Kirsten. Well to a degree maybe, but Bernadette stalked her and longed fro a friendship. I dealt with it so I know. So classy and dead on. Believing that a friendship with rich and pretty Kelly Locke (Sarah Dugdale), leader of the schools most prestigious clique, will get her all that she desires, Bridget tries to forge a friendship with her. These room indicate never ending vacant office buildings in Japan. Kirsten Costas was then 15 years old when she was stabbed to death by her classmate Bridget Moretti. I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. After surrendering in December, Protti told police she resented Costas and attacked her because I was afraid she was going to tell people I was weird.. I know beauty is all a matter of perception, not that it matters but in no universe would Bernadette be considered better looking. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. [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. There is no point in making stuff up. Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. Ok, I agree with you that Kirsten was better-looking, but you realize that Bernadette was part Italian, right? She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. If Bernadette was so Sweet would of never murdered. I feel sorry for Bernadette. I read a lot of these Articles,and her BFF said the exact same thing on one interview. She wasnt a fan of ( stupidity) by any means at all. Beauty and the Beast and D are still the Life of a Party at times, esp Reunions. That Movie was nothing like the real Kirsten. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Anyone who defends her is just as Sick and Twisted as she is. With out having to take care of the stigma of getting dedicated a homicide, she subsequently began a brand new nursing occupation. Most of the Bobbies were Snooty. Theres other Measures to take other than Murder. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? Bridget Moretti (Aubrey Peeples) is an outsider from a modest family. We all have someone we dont like. When a car honked outside the house on Orchard Road around eight-thirty, Kirsten left the TV on, walked out to a mustard-colored Pinto and got in. Even if you werent rich, if you were smart and acted sensible you were accepted. She didnt deserve to die. Bernadette was paroled after seven years, for good behavior, at the age of 23. A leading member of the Red Brigades in the late 1970s, he was one of the kidnappers of Aldo Moro, the president of Italy's largest political party Democrazia Cristiana (Christian Democracy), and several times premier. Using friends names there, they altered her friends names for Privacy rights. If you werent Popular she looked down on you just as bad as Kirsten did. Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. The movie is based on the real-lifecase of cheerleader Kirsten Costas, who was stabbed to death by her jealous classmateBernadette Protti. Senseless. Man you all just know Kirsten a small World. Netizens have been questioning Moretti's husband and children. This poor girl never got to grow up and experience life all because some horrible, disturbed girl murdered her. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. ), Lakers vs. Warriors: What scouts expect in playoff series, The Great Big Highly Specific Guide to Disneyland, Decades of failures leave L.A. County facing up to $3 billion in sex abuse claims. No other word. It was like she was obsessed with her, which she probably was. I hear she isnt a nurse any longer and just stays home mostly. Backrooms Google Earth coordinates are 3442'03N 13549'16E. I knew Kirsten she was funny and adorable. Bernadette planned everything down to the last detail, even telling Kirstens Mum to ask Kirsten not to tell anyone about the supposed dinner that night. 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. Im sure Kirsten had her moments, no right to be Savagely Murdered. The husband and kids Moretti have come under scrutiny from the internet. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. The judgemental insecurities started there for Bernadette and everyone else that was raised in those conditions. As for knowing her Personally I didnt, I know someone who did, she was Bubbly and full of Jokes and Laughs. her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. Regardless no one deserves to die like that. Keep reading to learn more about the murder of Kirsten Marina Costas. Information Regarding The Television Presenters Personal Life. 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. Bridget Moretti is on Facebook. Since then, Bernadette Protti has seemingly vanished without a trace. Art and Berit were Wonderful people. I still cant believe this individual who killed someone because of jealousy, if she was so down in the dumps they why didnt she just KILL herself?????? Being disgusted that the murderer allowed two innocent girls to be accused of the murder? 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. 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. Like Moretti, Jeanette Tomanka became her new name after her marriage. WOW MIRANDA, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE A TRIGGER TOO. The Lifetime movie serves as a dramatic retelling, where we see how a girl decides that she can be popular and accepted at school, by befriending one of the more beautiful classmates. The Female Villains Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Whats wrong with you? She has Mental issues and always will. Mario Moretti (born 16 January 1946) is an Italian terrorist and convicted murderer. His battles with the church arent over, How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. I have been watching The Cheerleader Murder on my iPhone for a few years now, and one of the lines was, Bernadette was part of the in crowd, but she didnt see it! If Kirsten wanted to smoke pot, Bern would of esp. That Movie had Tori Spelling kind of a Bully. I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. Nope! Just hearsay. Oh please bet you were t any better. I didnt hate either one, maybe they were Misunderstood, as for being Stuckup. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. Talking peoples business again, McDonald may not like her name being used. What bags are affected? Otherwise, her new identity would have surfaced as well. She was sentenced to a maximum of nine years in a juvenile prison in April 1985. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. . Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. Others suffer more cause they experience the loss. Bernadette chased her, tailgated her home when Alex Arnold took her home, if Bernadette hadnt of bothered her, she wouldnt of bothered Bernadette, she didnt have to like Bern, and she didnt owe Bern a thing. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. is it really about wealth, splendour etc? However, Moretti hasn't revealed the name of her husband. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. The person I knew didnt hate Kirsten, she just thought she was Snooty or Misunderstood. What bad behaviour? Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)????? She had her whole life ahead of her, even if she was a smart aleck she would of grown out of it long before now. OTCP: Dying To Fit In: Kirsten Costas #keepyourfriendsclose #keepyourenemiescloser #1994moviewithtorispelling&kelliemartin #lifetimejustremadeit #meangirls #jenandcamnevermadecheer #edit/musicbynico @wetalkofdreams #promos @conspeared @CMTUHistory #LD @octoberpodVHS #lookatus pic.twitter.com/TckoR8bxVH ourtruecrimepodcast (@ourtruecrimepod) April 10, 2019, OTCP: Dying To Fit In: Kirsten Costas #keepyourfriendsclose #keepyourenemiescloser #1994moviewithtorispelling&kelliemartin #lifetimejustremadeit #meangirls #jenandcamnevermadecheer #edit/musicbynico @wetalkofdreams #promos @conspeared @CMTUHistory #LD @octoberpodVHS #lookatus pic.twitter.com/TckoR8bxVH. Tori spelling who actually played Kristen Costas was so incredibly unlikable on screen that she almost felt as though she deserved what she got. That could hurt much more than death. Kirsten wouldnt give you the time of day especially if you werent in her (group). >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. I think Kristen called Bernadette out on being a lesbian. 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. Bernadette got to all back to, she deserves to be vilified. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. Kirsten never gave Bernadette any thought. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, "Why wouldn't you just let me be your friend? Mario Moretti - Wikipedia So no she is a Psychopath. 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? HARTFORD Shooting -- On Monday, the daughter of a Fairfield couple w. ho were murdered during a jewelry robbery in 2005 testified before state lawmakers, saying that the Greenwich man whose stolen gun was used in the killings recently told her that the tragedy still haunts him and that he wishes the weapon had been locked away. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. I hear Kirsten was Beautiful inside and out. She was born October 21, 1934, in Barnesville, Ohio, to her parents Jeffrey & Virginia (Fenton) Groves. To bad she did cause Im sure she would of grown out of her ways and be a positive influence in someones life today even.