The sad thing is that adults act the same way. The full length picture of Kirsten with her hair tied back is so cute. What bad behaviour? Good luck dear. Dont matter if the girl bullied her. Love indeed. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! I hear Kirsten was Beautiful inside and out. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? Her self esteem was riding on Kirstens approval! A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. The dinner took place at the schools cafeteria. Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. How so? Bernadette was not only bitter and resentful that she was not selected for cheerleading or the yearbook committee, but she was also envious of Kirstens well-known life and the success she had achieved. MSW Student @ Ohio University. The Costas family is doing well and went on with life. 2,431 Followers, 1,642 Following, 389 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Angela Del Vecchio (@angy.delvecchio) Bernadette was furious and resentful that She was Strange to. Is it difficult to understand why a person might not respect the opinion of someone else who supports a murderer? Kirsten was Cute and funny from my Standpoint. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. Angela Delvecchio is a married woman who resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband and their child at the present time. We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. Her main concern when being caught was people finding out who she was, and people hating her rather then easing the pain of the parents who obviously would never be the same considering they buried their own child (who had not had a chance to live, and have life beyond her own) before they buried themselves! Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. You cuss and run loose you wont be accepted. [6], It took the police almost six months to find Costas' killer. They also laughed at you in the halls when you passed them, Bernadette to and Kirsten, I wasnt in the (wonderful in crowd) so I didnt fit in their world. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. They were ususally strange. i feel sorry.for any poor sap who has to live in her neighborhood because like the investigator wisehart said she has a hidden trigger that anyone can pull just by not giving her what she thinks she.should get in a relationship. If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. Even if you werent rich, if you were smart and acted sensible you were accepted. Maybe they were misunderstood, I didnt hate any of them, I just got the feeling they looked down on me, and didnt feel as though I belonged. In 1984, California's Miramonte High School cheerleader and all-around popularteen, Kirsten Costas, was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti, who was not only jealous of Kirsten's high-profile life but bitter and resentful that she took did not get picked for cheerleading or the yearbook committee. My comments arent gossip. Im not saying Kirsten was totally innocent, for it takes 2, but to Murder in Cold blood. To this day I remember those girls well. If you liked this article, please share it! It sounds like something Berns BFF called Kirsten, that or Virginia Protti, it is someone close to Bern. Even before I read about the real case, I thought the movie blamed the victim way too much. 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. 0 Review . She didnt have enemies,(that were known), just a fallout with Nancy. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. Why couldnt her sister cut up the vegetables on the counter top where its sooo much easier??? I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. After the fight between the girls, Costas hurried away and told Mary Jane Arnold and Alex that her buddy had started acting strange. Because Costas was unable to get in touch with her parents at the foundation, Alex Arnold drove her home while keeping an eye on the Pinto that belonged to the Protti family. What was the most heart wrenching about this was a classmate girl was blamed and attacked by certain people for killing Kirsten, obviously she didnt. There were more than just Joanna that were singled out at Miramonte, I read other stuff there were quite a few that felt like they werent socially accepted. We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. Firstly, Bernadette is an insentient and abhorrent human being. Costas received her secondary education at Miramonte High School, where she was a member of both the varsity swim team and the cheering squad. Karen, everyone reading your comments sees you as the odious one. Kirsten was one to always have fun, Was Orinda elite, yes, but they had a lot of wonderful people there to, and they helped one another. She slaughtered the girl. Joey dated Angela Delvecchio before the series began. She didnt have time to (bully). This version stays true to how Protti confessed, which was by writing a letter to her mother, as opposed to confessing to her priest. How do you know she was mean? She hasnt been there in awhile that I know of. if you came at her the wrong way like Bernadette did, or kids no one else liked cause they were so annoying to be around. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive. Whos to say she hasnt Murdered again, if so, she Covered her tracks better, and probaly let an innocent person take the blame and maybe jailed for it. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. Im sorry if I offended anybody here with my earlier comments. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. Bernadette was prettier. A few more saying they didnt fit in and refuses to come to Reunions, I say you dont want to come then dont. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. Excuse my long reply. Cause Bernadette was stuck up to, or thats how Bernadette appeared. They have also lived in Hanford, CA. So bullies need to die. If they want it known they will come forth themselves and tell it or contact you. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). Joe she must of liked your Sister. Kirsten she had her moments there was a few she didnt like, as I said, it was ones that no one else liked. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. Who knows what was true or not. Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? . 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. To bad Kirsten didnt get a chance to grow up and grow out of it. Also, Kirsten was upper middle class and lived in a less expensive area than Bernadette. Kirsten, who appeared tense but not terrified, said, My friend got weird on me. She asked to call home. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. I cant tell you if every single one of them get together, I know lots do. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. Kirstens future was right there in front of her staring her in the face, like the prom, graduation and deciding what College she would of been going to and getting married and having Children. Rubbish. Was she snotty to? Its in a teen girls blood to be Caddy and mean its just normal, but that dont give anyone the right to take someone elses life. 2016 - 2020. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink,so whatever happens is something they are a part of as well as the person they have pushed. Angela Delvecchio is an Italian-American character in the Backyard Sports series. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. Give me an example. Youre going off a moviea fictionalized account. Theres usually a reason why. In USA is more important to be popular, not smart, no matter how you treat others you become popular just because you say some joke or anything else to molest the person. Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. So no she is a Psychopath. Angela Delvecchio is known for Rocky Mountain Oysters (2011). You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. John even if Kirsten was as mean as Tori Spelling (which BTW she wasnt) that is still no right to Murder her. Did you ever think that she would not want to try to defend herself in court with letting out the terrible things Kristen said to her and how she berated her and others because she was sorry and she felt as though that would only add insult to injury to Kristens family? Angela Delvecchio : Monica, just let it go. Your email address will not be published. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. You took the words right out of my mouth! They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. Maybe she did something to make it bad. I had just got out of high school at that time from north of the bay area Yet it hit us all so close to home the horror of it seemed to change everything in a way all those years ago What brought me here is my own grief at the unsolved stabbing murder of my girlfriend And she resembled Kirsten in appearance and likely even more in personality I pray for Kirstens soul and her family What they have gone through the last 37 years the neverending nightmare it is literally Room 101 Something torn out of you removed an amputee Tortured by the phantom limb You can feel where it was what it was like to have it remember it but its gone. Do you really think its acceptable to lure someone out of their house under false pretences and then expect a positive reaction if your lie is discovered? So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to a max of nine years, but onlyserved seven years of her time before she was released on parole, to which theCostas family, who eventually relocated to Hawaii,vehemently objected. [9], 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 Lockwood, a character based on Kirsten Costas and Kellie Martin as Angela Delvecchio, a character based on Bernadette Protti. Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? Shes older also. So please stop drudging up the past and move on with your lives please. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. She let 2:girls take the blame. So she is a Horrible girl. Bernadette was a Snob also, she only wanted to hang with the incrowd, if you were nothing she didnt talk to you anymore than she had to. She talked to most people. Tori Spelling, who garnered $100 thousand for her leading role as Stacy Lockwood was already working with Kellie Martin in 1989 on the film Troop Beverly Hills, starring Shelley Long, who played Diane Chambers on the hit showCheers. Knowing you though youll never have the character or the balls to do this and that was the reason you arent in whatever popular grip you killed to try to get into. She is In her 50 s now, thats if shes alive. So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. You want to defend your friend and so you should but once you start calling names and trampling over the comments of others you single yourself out as a bully. That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. I suffer from PTSD. Everything is Me! There were girls she didnt like, either she liked you or she didnt, no in between. I had known Kirsten since first grade, and had one class with Bernadette at the time of her arrest. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. Its time to move on and stop rehashing alll this. Angela DelVecchio - @Angel_Delvec Journalist, writer, mom, and animal lover Angela DelVecchio Goodson - @AngelaDelVecch6 Human Mom, Dog Mom. You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. I dealt with it so I know. If it was national news, I missed it. Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder? It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. Actress: Rocky Mountain Oysters. People who grew up in Orinda and say its snobs were mostly people who werent socially accepted growing up, and they made choices that others didnt make and cussed and talked dirty and skipped school and always in trouble, and hung out with outcasts, and they became outcasts by association. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. On the other hand, no one suspected that the perpetrator was a local of Northern California who made their home in an Orinda suburb. So Mats read the Definition Sweet, it doesnt line up,with Murder. All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. How is that possible. She had a slumber party on her 15 th BD we all snuck into a pool and swam, (a fun night) and to bad she didnt get to celebrate her 16th Birthday, Art and Berit planned on taking us all to a Hotel and spend the night. Educate yourself about this case, you simple minded degenerate. If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. Yes. After the terrible event, Protti legally changed her name and shifted to another place to start a new family. There is absolutely no justifying what she did and if you feel justifiedthen at the core, you are the problem, not the pretty, popular girl. After the awful occurrence, Protti changed her name officially and moved to a different location so that she might begin a new family there. This is what makes her an easy choice every single time. Did you know the 2 Accussed? Bernadette Protti aka Angela Delvecchio is in Portland, Oregon with her husband and child. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. For Industry Professionals. Kirsten wasnt a bully. 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. She possesses plenty of power while also easily being one of the top pitchers in the game. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. I was called ugly, to my face by a group of senior boys on my first day. The priests were rapist. I am almost certain she and Bernadette had words its Obvious, but Kirsten got in the Car with her, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, Bernadette took it way to Personal till it became Personal and (fatal). But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. She kissed the popular girls butt in order to be popular. Some say she was Stuck up, but not a Bully. You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. Mats you knew those Girls? Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. She wasnt interested in helping outcast kids, cause she wanted to be in, and she was popular to from my standpoint of view. Kirstens friends who said she was nice, well they were all in some (Clique) and stuck together and helped one another out. She should of just left Kirsten alone and went on with other things, Kirsten wouldnt of gave her any thought otherwise, but she was just obsessed with Kirsten and Kirsten liking her, that was the main focus in her life, and it took Kirstens unfortunately. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety. 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. I admit that 7 years was a bit brief but thats how it is when youre underage. The characters are Catholic,as evidenced by Stacey's funeral mass, the mention of prior attendance at St. Joseph's Catholic School, and Angela's confession to her priest when the guilt gets to be too much - not to mention Angela's post-murder Christian service as a peer counselor and candy striper. Bernadette was described as homely. Dont matter, been what 37 years. Dee I dont agree with you, so Kirsten and them had you on a project assignment and they didnt include you in the circle, you ever thought maybe you gave signals you dont belong, or why didnt you ask them to allow you, people cant read minds. A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. Im disgusted. Beauty and the Beast and D are still the Life of a Party at times, esp Reunions. Lots of her classmates are out of State and moved on, maybe you all should as well, Bernadette isnt even around, leave her alone, the past is gone its not coming back ever. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. You never give examples of what Kirsten did. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. For what? ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. There is no point in making stuff up. Bernadette could be to at times She was no Angel some thought of her as Stuck up(Bernadette that is) and her BFF was kind of popular, but not as popular and Bernadette, Stacy, Diane, Jessica and Carrie. You know whats really sad? I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. Her family were upper-middle class, not multi millionaires. She wasnt into that game. Parent blaming is so ridiculous in this case but, if any parents are to blame, maybe its bernadettes . You appear to be making up scenarios in your head about Bernadettes life and have difficulty differentiating fact from fiction. So she didnt like everybody who does? Why are you so focused on what they looked like? To much detailed stuff if you ask me. Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, Senseless. She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. Miramonte sounds like it had its share of Bullying. Although the Costases are quiet, their fifteen-year-old daughter was not. In northern italy they have blonde hair fair and blue eyes . Bernadette was to in a (round about way) She wasnt as popular as Kirsten, she desired to have the things Kirsten had. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. Not true, analyzes yourself if they were snobs to you, probably embarrassed yourself by trying to hard to be accepted, or you were a troublemaker and a bully yourself.
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