We probably will never know the reason Bernadette/Jeanette Tomanka killed her. Though the Bay Area is seen as a progressive community, and social organizations and educational institutions continue to preach tolerance, Palmer believes that Lamorinda is still lagging behind. Reality Apr 6, 2019 at 1:45 am. wikipedia.en/A_Friend_to_Die_For.md at main chinapedia/wikipedia.en But noooo.. Kirsten was a superficial bitch who thought she was to good to be friends with Bernadette. Kirsten had been a member of the yearbook committee and a cheerleader. slated to air February 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime. What you were in School doesnt reflect who you are Decades later. Palmer recalls that Costas and Protti were in Moraga when Costas got out of the car. Bernadette had known that Kirsten was away. Guys are kind of, girls are worse. Everyone can be forgiven and that isnt even the question. Why? })(120000); If the prosecution accepted this, it would save the county a lot of money that they could then spend on more important things. Mats86 Oct 8, 2019 at 11:09 am. On 21 June 1984, Bernadette called Kirstens house via a pay phone. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. 32 D.M. I just have this feeling, Palmers daughter told Palmer. What else could it be? She said, I think [Protti] was gay. Please still love me. The knife was huge. Nancy fit the stereotype, and Orindas residents were comfortable with this. Would she never speak up to them and tell them or let them find out their selves and be devastated because nowadays people can find out anything if they look long enough. How could she be? At home she tried to speak with her mother about what she had done, but her mother said she was tired. Sorry for Kirstin who did not get a chance to mature one bit, but, the girl is dead, and people need to adjust their attitudes. Unfulfilled dreams drive a schoolgirl to the unthinkable, envy turns best friends into lethal enemies and an infatuated teen wants her love at any cost. The police interviewed all Kirstens associates, including all members of the Bob-O-Links. Anonymous Sep 16, 2018 at 12:47 pm, It doesnt matter if Kirsten was mean or not. Unconventionality was scary to mainstream Orinda, and she was an easy target when the school population needed a scapegoat to blame for such a terrible crime. Once the rumour took off, Nancy was a virtual pariah, bullied every day for her role in Kirstens death. Anonymous Jan 2, 2019 at 5:20 pm. Bernadettes mother screamed and put her head down when she saw the knife in trial, said Palmer. She paid her dues to the court system and I am sure she is now and always will for the remainder of her life. She still is, was, and always will be. Feb 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm. The next morning Elaine apologised for not being available the night before. Later they came crawling like little bitches asking her for forgiveness. I hope they keep up on the memory of Kirsten because if Bernadette really was jealous then in the back of her mind its still there. Horrific True Stories A Friend to Die For Kir. Born in 1968, she has lived half of her life as of now and is proceeding with a phony character to avoid her past and the misery that can bring into her life. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Jenna Jul 13, 2016 at 7:16 pm. You know, I am sad for Kirstins parents. Sadly, I imagine that was short lived amongst the kids and as Mrs. Palmer says, things havent changed all that much. Kate Ginley is a sophomore and the opinion editor for La Puma. There are laws for both. Now that she had her foot in the door, surely all she had to do now was simply put her hand out. How can you Justify a girl who Savagely murdered and let the blame rest on 2 Innocent. She took all the things I wanted! And thats why she killed Kirsten.. distant jealousy and anger. They are theories that people who have some screws missing post!! var notice = document.getElementById("cptch_time_limit_notice_28"); 30 years later, the pressure fit in is still a relevant social concern. promotional material for from Lifetime's "Death of a Cheerleader", death of a cheerleader promotional material. Bernadette Protti | Deadly Women Wiki | Fandom Your email address will not be published. [3] Where Is Angela Delvecchio Aka Bernadette Protti Today? Actress Kellie Well Bernadette took a life, Kirsten was Stuck up, but no Bully at all. Her reasons for doing it are just not normal behavior. Shes obviously bisexual, Anonymous Mar 27, 2018 at 1:45 pm, How can she be a nurse when she murdered somebody I dont get it, Martin Jan 18, 2017 at 1:34 am. me May 5, 2016 at 10:28 am. Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. Bridget Moretti Real Life Photo - Where Is The Bernadette Protti Now? However, different forums say that they have completely changed their lives, moving into a different place with different identities. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 and reportedly left California, and changed her name. The FBIs profile was read out to her and she was asked whether the profile reminded her of anyone. High School is another time and place. She hugged people, wasnt exclusive and liked everyone, Palmer said. Trois Costas ont . Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) / Twitter Unlike her classmate, Bernadette came from an overtaxed family, the youngest of six children. Is cheerleader nightmare based on a true story? Her absence at Miramonte High School on the first day back secured her guilt in the eyes of her fellow classmates for quite some time. A child took a wicked butcher knife and stabbed, not once, but 5 times a classmate. Housewife and DIY mommy blogger! On the 1st of April 1985, Bernadette Protti was found guilty of second-degree murder and was incarcerated for 9 years. As wrong as Bernadette was to do what she did SHE Definitely, did NOT want to kiss the Greek American girl!!! Kirsten Marina Costas Birth: Jul. - Murder Victims R.I.P - Facebook So comfortable that when she was interviewed three days after the murder, the police intimated to Nancy that her fellow classmates were pointing to her as the prime suspect. https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-197, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-178, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-195, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-176, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-145, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-130, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-129, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-111, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-110, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-107, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-106, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-105, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-98, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-96, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-95, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-93, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-89, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-88, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-87, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-82, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-79, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-78, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-76, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-54, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-53, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-51, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-44, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-23, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-196, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-22, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-19, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-18, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-17, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-16, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-14, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-11, https://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/#comment-10, Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. How could anyone when this adorable, girl that everyone loved, got stabbed? Palmer explained that kids went out in groups, slept with lights on or even slept in their parents room as a result of the unsolved crime. This is all old news and ancient history. I doubt highly people in Orinda will forgive Bernadette, especially Kirstens friends, just cause a few didnt like Kirsten, dont mean they whole town didnt like her. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! And the bullying and harassment from fellow students at Miramonte continues to this day. Nancy started dressing in an alternative style, and was generally unconventional. Bernadette was paroled from the California Youth Authority at the ripe old age of 23. Mother Elaine was a homemaker, who read her bible with a stop watch. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kirsten_Costas Bernadette Prottis home life was just fine, by all accounts. What about now, dont think shes not exposed and embarrassed. The news spread rapidly throughout the community that someone had been arrested for Kirstens murder. Half of you do not even know what is happening now with your own kids , and you want to pretend to know what happened 30 years ago today? Curious Nov 29, 2016 at 7:54 am. I could never forgive her because I dont think she is a good person. Brittfromseattle Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 am, Anonymous Aug 5, 2016 at 10:56 am. Why are people so dumbfounded that Bernadette got 9 years. She has since reportedly changed her name. Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Bernadette was allowed to leave at that point; she told the FBI agent she wanted time to think. Bernadette Protti had mental issues. What was running through their minds and thoughts. I feel for the Costa family. They grow out of it, I was a teen its normal to be Snotty, it just comes Natural for most girls more than guys. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) - Click Americana An affluent varsity cheerleader stabbed to death by her less-popular classmate in a fit of rage and jealousy? Bibi Lee Feb 8, 2016 at 11:21 pm. Bernadette wanted to befriend her, and Kirstin was not interested. She was too afraid to answer the door and only came out when she heard the ambulance, Palmer said. @OfficialBPeters. Where Is Angela Delvecchio Aka Bernadette Protti Today? Actress Kellie Kirstens murder was premeditated. The knife caught Kirsten twice in the stomach, then in her hand as Kirsten raised her arm to protect her body. Background: The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. 30 years ago, it was a big deal to be a lesbian, said Palmer. Part 1: https://clickamericana.com/topics/featured/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985 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. 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There is just so many questions I would love to have answers to. Sure Bernadette had fit the description, right down to the Pinto. according to the Associated Press in1984. according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. Small sentences were the way it was in the mud 20th century. 4 Shocking Murders Committed By Teenagers, They Died Too Young: Teen Victims of Homicide, is inspired by Randall Sullivans Rolling Stone article of the same name about the real-life murder of a popular, affluent and beautiful Northern California high school cheerleader at the hand of a classmate, as Lifetime. I sat in class with them both, and I cant figure it out, though the gay angle has been the one that always made the most sense to me. 72.10.35.84 Or do you have too much material garbage stuck up your asses. If the courts had found her mental, as some have stated, then she would probably had been incompetent to stand trial and been sentenced to a mental hospital. Orinda is totally corrupt, from top to bottom. SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 / BERNADETTE PROTTI / LOCAL MOTIVE / DASH / CAT + CLOUD. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti,according to the Associated Press in1984. The film "is inspired by Randall Sullivans Rolling Stone article of the same name about the real-life murder of a popular, affluent and beautiful Northern California high school cheerleader at the hand of a classmate, as Lifetime described it. However, true to form, Bernadette was not satisfied. notice.style.display = "block"; Why did Bernadette murder Kirsten, probably because she has deep mental issues that I hope she got help for while incarcerated. Sharon Palmers daughter was a lot like Kirsten a funny person and Confident, and likeable. They made up garbage, and opinions about her too, and chased her out of the school, and city. After that determination was made, she said, "Do I have to go back to Miramonte [High School]? He described seeing a chunky teenaged girl with stringy blonde hair in track pants driving a Ford Pinto. tiffany-300.jpg /. She cant now cause she stole a friend from a lot of people and a Daughter and sister to her family. I doubt she was any worse than any other teen girl, I guarantee you she wouldnt of done what Bernadette did. Rivalry was reportedly a motive. What a horrible person. Her mother, Elaine Protti, was a homemaker, while her father was a retired public works officer. Bernadette idolised Kirsten because of the apparent ease with which she seemed to traverse the social minefield. Sharon Palmers memory is either failing her or she made up many of the facts. The police had assumed that the killer would have crumbled within minutes of interrogation, which suggested that none of them ever parented a teenage girl.
