Protti changed her name to Jeannette Butler legally after the horrible incident. 2 Innocent girls got the blame, and Bernadette sat and watched them knowing she was Responsible for it. Bernadette saw her carefully cultivated outward persona crumbling with every passing mile as the two cars returned to Orinda city limits. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. He told me his mom heard the shrieks from Kirsten as she staggered across the street tot he Hill residence, where she collapsed and died upon opening of the front door. She was 16 not 6. Besides her crime, there isn't much about her online. Dont say that! Palmer remembered telling her daughter. Not that it matters, but Jeannette doesnt have several children as the poster above has written. The next day, every single female student made sure to attend school, regardless of whether they were ill or not. Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. Kirstens was Beautiful, dont get me wrong, but Bernadette was in a more expensive area. I wish I could tell the Costas family how sorry I am, especially her brother who is probably still alive. You know, I am sad for Kirstins parents. I suppose her bristly exterior some described her as not nice was likely a way to protect herself socially, since she likely didnt have a ton of self confidence (in math, anyways). It also wasnt outside the realm of possibility that Kirsten refused to go to a party to which she hadnt been invited, and Bernadette responded to this by throwing a temper tantrum like a three-year-old in desperation. She started following Kirstens lead, figuring that if she simply travelled the same road, she would achieve the same result. You all need to get your shit together, and move on with your lives. In the police station, she confesses and agrees to plead guilty for the murder of Kirsten. Palmer recalls that Costas and Protti were in Moraga when Costas got out of the car. I would worry more about yourselves, and making sure you live a decent life because it does not seem half of you even are righteous in any way!! Many witnesses were called, including one of Bernadettes sisters who explained the presence of the knife as one she used to cut up vegetables in the Pinto on her lunch breaks. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Kirsten staggered to the front door of the neighbours house and banged on the door. @OfficialBPeters. Captive Humans: True Crime Cases of People Held Captive - click image, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade S01E03 The Cheerleader Murder. . Ive heard no one state any legal issues that Bernadette has been in since that fateful night. Just some thought of my own Feb 3, 2019 at 8:13 am. Bernadette Protti is an Italian American teenager born on September 20, 1968, changes her name often, who killed Kirsten Costas with a butcher knife out of jealously. Poor Bernadette, after all her hard work she still isnt popular enough for her own Wikipedia page. 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. 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. In 1994, the story was made into a television movie entitled A Friend to Die For (also known as Death of a Cheerleader), with Tori Spelling as Stacy . Your brain might not be fully developed until age 25, but sadly I dont believe that a shitty personality at 15 will suddenly become a kind personality at 25. Bernadette arrived home at around 10pm. When girls like Costas torment/bully girls like Bernadette, the tormented can just flip. Bernadette had enough friends, and was Popular enough that she didnt need Kirsten, so it would of been best she left her alone. Kirsten shouldve been grateful that someone went through all of this trouble just to get close to her. Please reload CAPTCHA. Bernadette took her life. But Bernadette did all of this lying to impress Kirsten, the girl whom she simultaneously hated and admired. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Bernadette followed in her Pinto, dejected and angry that her plan to win over Kirsten one last time had failed. [3] Case Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later on parole. The profile also indicated that the individual would likely not be at all remorseful about the killing, which was a surprise to investigators. The defence wasnt disputing that Bernadette had killed Kirsten; they were only arguing that it wasnt her intention to do so when she had set up the meeting. Along with Kirsten, Bernadette Protti went to Miramonte High School. Our new series "With Friends Like These" I detail cases where friends turn upon friends - and become deadly. She changed her name, got married (name change again after marriage). It's based on the 1984 Bernadette Protti murder case in Orinda, California. Her exact words were: My friend is acting weird and Im really scared. [1] [2] Background [ edit] The daughter of affluent parents Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten Costas and her brother Peter grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. Seven years was not enough, Palmer said. The FBI kept interviewing her and got suspicious and she realized they were closing in on her, Palmer said. Anonymous Jan 4, 2020 at 6:45 pm. The speculation on whether or not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. Protti had volunteered to drive her. . Reality Apr 6, 2019 at 1:45 am. After being released Bernadette married and has several children. Talking about Jeanette's parents, she has a mother named Elaine Protti. Well Bernadette took a life, Kirsten was Stuck up, but no Bully at all. Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. They were both accepted into the Bob-O-Links, a volunteer group with a core purpose of fundraising for a local rehabilitation unit. Bernadette was known as a nice girl, something that Kirsten was NOT known as. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. Critically injured, Kirsten was transported to hospital. The Costa family settled in Hawaii, which included the mother, the fatherBeritand Kirsten's brother, Peter, after being left discouraged by the flakey judiciary. Also this movie is basically saying feel sorry for the girl who did MURDERED another girl ( in my opinion). The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Bernadette Prottis home life was just fine, by all accounts. I think it is safe to say that anyone can see, that the motivation would be, that Kristen would tell people what Bernadette did. Ive ruined my life and yours and I dont know what to do and Im ashamed and scared. She was no nice girl according to many!! At home she tried to speak with her mother about what she had done, but her mother said she was tired. Your email address will not be published. http://articles.latimes.com/1985-03-14/news/mn-26586_1_bernadette-protti She was a popular, and a bitch to many. One of the students that appeared to epitomise Bernadettes definition of success was a girl in her year level called Kirsten Costas. Yes, cult film "Death Of A Cheerleader" is based on a true crime story and Lifetime is now releasing a remake of the Tori Spelling classic, which is good news for anyone who missed the film the first time around. viewed 15 April 2017, People.com In a Deadly Explosion of Teenage Unhappiness, One Life Is Cut Short, Another Blighted by Murder setTimeout( Bernadette wasnt poor at all. Bernadette refused to plead to premeditation and the trial to prove whether a 16-year-old teen knew she was going to murder her fellow Bobbie went ahead in March 1985. 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 Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. Suse Feb 11, 2019 at 1:11 am. Mother Elaine was a homemaker, who read her bible with a stop watch. It was like the past couple of hours hadnt even happened. I cant live unless you love me. Wrong, she was going to kill kirsten if she didnt agree. None of you still know why. High School is another time and place. ); 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!! She said she would collect Kirsten from the house at 6 pm. Why? If Bernadette is truly unforgivable, then thats a judgement for either the courts or God. }. I hope time heals all wounds. Dont think so, Like I said, everyone would of grown up( including Kirsten) and it would of blown over long before now, and Bernadette would of been able to last it out. Once the timer went off, she put the bible down, opened the letter and read: I have been trying to tell you this all day but I love you so much its too hard so Im taking the easy way out. Last week we lost a very Dear and important person. By the end of summer break in September 1984, Nancy had transferred to another school. Bernadette confessed to a priest who told her to tell her parents. While her father's identity is not revealed, she has a sister called Virginia Protti. Upon confirming that Bernadettes alibi was as thin-skinned as her constitution, the private investigator took this information to detectives. Sharon Palmers daughter was a lot like Kirsten a funny person and Confident, and likeable. Nancy had once been part of the group Kirsten hung with. Bernadette lied to Kirstens mom about there being a Bob-O-Links dinner that night and also lied to Kirsten about a party taking place hence why Bernadette was dressed like shit in sweatpants and messy hair. But just fine wasnt good enough for Bernadette. . Her father Raymond was a retired public works officer, who taught Christianity in his spare time. Kirsten was a judgemental girl who stupidly believed money and designer clothes were important. When she realised what she had done, Bernadette ran back to the car and drove off. Unlike her classmate, Bernadette came from an overtaxed family, the youngest of six children. So maybe, that lesson had been learned. The accused, Bernadette Protti of Orinda, held her mother's hand throughout a hearing Friday in Juvenile Court here. 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. 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 she deal with the 6 months that no one knew who did it, deep mental issues. Isaiah 43:19 Their names all over the Internet displayed was wrong also. Protti was tried as a juvenile. What a bitter pill to swallow. She was released from her incarceration at age 25. The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, she and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. She also . She was self absorbed and full of Confidence. It was so awful. She didnt care about the consequences morally. Yet, when the FBI took over the case, they found that Protti, who was thought to have passed her initial lie detector test, was actually lying. Bernadette idolised Kirsten because of the apparent ease with which she seemed to traverse the social minefield. 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. notice.style.display = "block"; I was dumbfounded that she got 9 years. She legally changed her name and moved out of California for a fresh start. But she had told them shed been babysitting for the Weems family. Anonymous Dec 17, 2019 at 9:31 pm. Besides, Kristen was an American high school student killed by her classmate Bernadette Protti in June 1984. You are all as fake as ever. Before Prottis involvement was discovered by authorities, Palmers daughter claimed she thought Protti did it. Could you drive me home? Kate Ginley is a sophomore and the opinion editor for La Puma. Bernadette will never escape this ever, cause the Costas family was never the same. The knife was huge. The first is a case of high school jealousy. Hear about the real crime that Alexey's favorite Lifetime movie is based off, as well as a tasting from a delightful coffee birthday gift! Me Mar 14, 2016 at 9:14 am. Though time has passed, the murder is still a disturbing memory for a generation of Moraga residents. According to, I would like to remain anonymous. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The knife was 18 inches, or 45 centimetres, in length. according to the Associated Press in1984. according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. She needs help and if she didnt get any, she is still a threat to society. But, had she not been such a bitch hurting people who she believed were less then her, she would not have been buried. She attacked and killed a person in cold blood. Palmer did not think that the 16 year old yearbook editor could have done such a thing. According toPalmer, Bernadette was acting strange and Kirsten was frightened and wanted out of the car.. 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. It seems somewhat appropriate for the sentence to be handed down on April Fools Day: given that Bernadette had tried to plead guilty to the lesser charge, this meant the Contra Costa County had forked out tens of thousands of dollars to find out an answer they already knew. .hide-if-no-js { Im glad that Bernadette is living her life and having a family. Bernadette wasnt accepted into the yearbook committee even after the murder) Anyway, once she saw that knife, Bernadette thought to herselfI do have a reason to kill this girl. Hooray for Nancy. I almost hate movies because it takes away from the facts of what really happened. Kirsten came running up to the car, clearly expecting to see someone from her usual inner circle. Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. New name Jeannette Tomanka! 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. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992, She was 23 years old at the time of .

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