Karma is catching up with her, thats why she has all these haters and has to watch her back anywhere she goes. If she does go back there its only to see her family who is still there, and she wont leave The Whole time shes there or contact a soul. Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. How so? She clearly wasnt happy with them and their old, unfashionable selves either, adding that they didnt give her, their 6th child, the attention she so desperately wanted. You need help. I didnt know either girl, but there are people who knew them both, they were both described as Sweet, Kirsten was more Outgoing, and Bernadette was more shyer. I suffer from PTSD. True if no one liked you she didnt either she was nasty to some people. I think a lot of people would have found Bernadettes plan to lure them out of their house under false pretences very disconcerting and would be angered over it like Kirsten appears to have been. In the film, Angela is convicted of second-degree murder (meaning it was not premeditated - even though it was) and sentenced to confinement in juvenile hall until age 25, but was released and paroled after a few years. Im sorry but not sorry to be petty but Bernadette has a huge fg nose and hamster cheeks topped with a double chin. But those others today are still a lot of fun. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. I didnt hate either one, maybe they were Misunderstood, as for being Stuckup. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. The tunehas long been mistaken as a tribute to the Protti/Costas murder case. Bernadette was in with them to so was Jill. She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. [3] Protti passed a lie-detector test, but her alibi went unverified. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. She knows how people still feel about her, she also knows she cant escape the feelings they have or ever change them even in many years to come forth. How? How did you talk and act around those girls, ask yourself that! The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. They were mutually aquatinted. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. Neither does a lot of former classmates. Some girls said she was mean to people, we all have opinions, but Im sure she was smart alecky at times, what teen girl isnt, even Bernadette was I bet as well. as bad as she wanted her friendship. Yes. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). They were all fun gals to be around. Girls in Jr high and high School can be Brutal. No one really cares why. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. Killing is going to far. Cant blame Kirsten if you werent popular, maybe ask yourself why. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. Her sister at the bank dont discuss Bernadette, or discloses her whereabouts, she just says Bernadette dont wish to be located by former classmates, friends or co workers, she has a very private life now and wants to be left alone. Dont let that Sweet Melancholy fool anyone, she was not that unless you were in the group. Bernadette had jealousy issues. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. There were a lot of girls at Miramonte they didnt like or fit in, they ran them all out, not just Nancy, she wasnt alone, neither was Joanna, but they act like they were the only victims there. Kirsten was a true Social Butterfly, always joking with others, talking with others, We werent friends but I liked Kirsten and all those girls. i remember always thinking that Bs case would had been much different today. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! Im sure Kirsten had her moments and faults and good qualities as well. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. It was to Personal. This is what can happen when you are a bully. Angela Delvecchio is a married woman who resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband and their child at the present time. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. Youll notice that there are no pictures of Kirsten as a cheerleader. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. Abe that was your downfall. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks. Cant imagine what feelings the Costas family had either. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. And the sister projected her crappy life onto her younger sister because she was unhappy. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. She is a Sociopath. It wasnt about jealousy, the blond girl has a mental disorder. 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. Really? I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. But most important to Kirsten was becoming a cheerleader. By kel12347 @kel12347 (33) United States July 8, 2007 1:01pm CST I watched a movie on LMN yesterday called "Death of a Cheerleader." In it, a girl transferred to a public school and tries to be popular. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. And ironically the real Kirsten was the brunette and the kiler was the blonde. Some claimed it was am an act of Satanism or a PCP-induced killing. [3] The Costases' neighbors called an ambulance, but Kirsten was mortally wounded and died at a nearby hospital. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. You are a sick minded individual to perpetuate that lie about Kirsten, but I suppose its easier for you and your ilk to criticize a dead teenager because she its not like she can defend herself, is it? If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied and put down by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial which would have strengthened her case? Maybe if Bernadette wouldnt of chased her, she wouldnt of had to of murdered her. Angela DelVecchio, APRN, FNP MDI Hospital 10 Wayman Lane Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207 288-5081 At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for you and your family through our hospital in Bar Harbor and a network of health centers across Mount Desert Island. Bunch of fg liars. 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. Details About His Custody, Dust Bunny: Who Is It? We had honor students who were kind of poor, but we loved them, and learned from them. I have always treated others the way I want to be treated. How is sweet referred to Murder? The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. 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. We had our own group, and we didnt really talk much to them, (other than hello) Some of those kids there that were misfits, hate to tell you, some of them werent Angels They dressed rough and acted (Bad) and cussed. The Angela Delvecchio character played by Kellie Martin is actually the opposite of Bernadette Protti - who was older, taller and blonde - while Kirsten Costas, played by Tori Spelling - was only 15, shorter and dark-haired. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? Kirsten was gorgeous! Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. Angela Delvecchio - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages My honest opinion on this is that I think that Kirsten didnt deserve to die. This is Berns BFF Ill bet. The costas still have to deal with pain and grief and it doesnt matter if she was angry nobody thought about kirsten or her family by letting bernadette get a slap on the wrist! Just saw the new Lifetime movie Death of a Cheerleader. RELATED: 90210's Tori Spelling Can't Be on Real Housewives Because She's 'Too Nice'. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt). She was not any Chris Hargensen in Carrie, or Regina George in Mean Girls or anything like that, she was totally down to Earth and engaging from what I was told. We werent in the same grade I was one year ahead of her she acted as if she was better. So there actually is no first degree evidence that is solid and beyond a reasonable doubt. I was born with common sense. If Bernadette had considered Kirstens familys feelings at all, she wouldnt have stolen Kirsten from them by brutally murdering her. People like you expect the world to owe you something. Nickname: Sugar Pop. As I are, I think of all Kirsten has missed and how life changing it was to have your daughter murdered this way and then dragged through the media as a tori spelling played psycho who deserved what she got. There was no jury in the trial. So glad you think shes nice. Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. The Costases raised two children: Kirsten and her younger brother, Peter. Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. She may be dead by now or have this bad Virus. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. I hear one girl partied a lot that hung with them. Also a DJ chick who was Singled out.Using McDonalds name sure she will appreciate it. Kirsten would of long outgrown that before now, if she had of lived. Not a plaine jane.get real. After attempting to confirm Protti's alibi, police suspected that she had lied. this is one reason that I really have a hard time with lifetime movies. Protti received the maximum possible punishment of nine years, although she was released on parole after only seven years at the age of 23. Although his first name is not known publicly, Angelas husband is a member of the Tomanka ethnic group and works as a marketing product manager. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) - Click Americana My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. Now that you know, have fun looking around! One girl said stupid stuff that embarrassed you, and cussed all the time, and other girls who smoked or cussed, she didnt associate with them, she didnt want around them. Maybe she did something to make it bad. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. Bernadette is a Weirdo as Kirsten spotted, this wasnt about Bullying, it was about being called out in front of the School, and tarnishing her reputation, which in the long run it did. The judgemental insecurities started there for Bernadette and everyone else that was raised in those conditions. On the day of the event, Protti lied to Costas about having a party at her house in order to get him to leave her residence. Well hes probaly no better. Some still get together. I just didnt bother with them. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. Stuck up she was, no Bully. They told about the girls ran out of School. They went to parties or ran off with guys, guys had no right to take advantage of them, yes it was wrong, but they put themselves in that situation to where it could of been prevented. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. Protti changed her name to Jeannette Butler legally after the horrible incident. Angela DelVecchio, APRN, FNP Care Philosophy: "Keep moving! . She killed a girl. Executive Director @ Non-Profit Agency. Kristen was a total bully, just horrible. I mean she stabbed another girl to death because she was afraid to get made fun of at school or be outed or whatever. I believe Bernadette tried to friend her, and as I read and I do believe she acted on impulse, I believe she was just so enraged she snapped and did the (unthinkable). LP was a lot like Kirsten. So yes Kirstens friends still get together at times, but they dont discuss Bernadette or the death of Kirsten, as a matter of fact,( they dont want it brought up at all). 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. . You may think Bernadette is happy and living life, glad you think so, I would hate to have to always live in fear, of fear of running into someone from my past, or, someone who knows about my past. Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. She had a sort of ombre style in fact which was kind of weird in the 80s, but cutting edge. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. For Industry Professionals. This is all clearly stated in the intro. I seen a few of them out and about. Another DJ initials it was said she was bullied relentlessly as well. 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. Youre not now Bullying a dead girl, makes you worse than her, you will be the one to Answer for it, not her, she already has, Bernadette sure isnt any Angel shes a Cold Blooded Killer, dont care what her reasons are, she is the Bully, and Kirsten is the Victim. Harold Henthorn: Where Is He Now? You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. still no right to murder anyone. Bernadette lived in a wealthier area than Kirsten. She didnt have time to (bully). She had a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. Angela Delvecchio | Backyard Football Wiki | Fandom They seemed like perfect teenage girls living in the perfect town until a chilling act of jealousy ended a life and tore a community apart. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. Theyre not up with Morbid fascinations due to all the stuff that is going on Worldwide today. 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. That Movie was truly (one sided) and people are just going by off that Movie, and maybe Kirsten did say some mean things to other People, but who hasnt! Most cheerleader s are friendly, and yes at the same time, kind of stuck up, to a degree, they only run with certain groups, but they will say hello to you, and help you if you need it. From the author who also runs this site: The yearbooks ARE in my private collection, as is the huge picture of us in Washington DC. I disagree with you. Attractive and hard-working, they fit easily into their new neighborhood. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. She is In her 50 s now, thats if shes alive. Angela Delvecchio is known for Rocky Mountain Oysters (2011). So Kirsten was Cocky at times. Kirsten was almost identical to that, no like Tori Spelling. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. You know whats really sad? Heres what I think came down, the 2 girls had an argument and Bernadette was afraid she would of been kicked out of the (Bobbies) and excluded from that group. Even before I read about the real case, I thought the movie blamed the victim way too much. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). Youre talking about Tori Spelling in a movie being a minor bully not Kirsten whom you know next to nothing about. The alternative rock band Marcy Playgroundrecorded a song called "Death of a Cheerleader" for their 2003 album Marcy Playground 3. So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? Whats wrong with you? Bernadette would have seen the pain and anguish on Kirstens face, the fear and shock in Kirstens eyes, listened to Kirsten scream in agony (she was reported to have screamed) as she felt the knife rip through Kirsten skin. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. So could LP, I hear she dont get around much to to many places anymore, shes not in California. Kirsten wasnt like whoever (Not True) above article said she had to be snobby at the School there. Being disgusted with a murderer and defending a murder victim? How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? With a median household income of $60,000, the areas families are not upwardly mobile living in Orinda certifies that they have already arrived. We are no longer in the 80 s and never will be again. She let 2:girls take the blame. Lol the people saying bernadette was better looking and Kristen had it coming, oh boyhoping your not the ugly neighbor living on my block and lurking in my bushes. Angela Delvecchio pictures, video: Mac Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. Randall admitted that he felt no sympathy for Kirsten and that is clearly evident in the movie as he deliberately portrayed Kirstens character as an insufferable, unlikable bully bitch in order for Bernadettes character to come across as sympathetic as possible because he identified with her. And Im sure Ms.Stuff and D and Beauty and the Beast are probaly still today If they want to be. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. Parent blaming is so ridiculous in this case but, if any parents are to blame, maybe its bernadettes . Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. She may of been Stuck up most Cheerleaders are, but she was no where near a Bully or made fun of people. And whenever she went to that parking lot to say that she admired Kirsten, thats probably the reason why she said her friend Got weird. I would have gotten weirded out too if my friend addmitted that she thought that I was perfect, pretty, and good at everything. My friend was surprised it was Bernadette who murdered Kirsten! Angela DelVecchio - @Angel_Delvec Journalist, writer, mom, and animal lover Angela DelVecchio Goodson - @AngelaDelVecch6 Human Mom, Dog Mom. Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder? Death of a Cheerleader/A Friend to Die For, Baby Ruth candy bars & chocolates, the way they used to be years ago. They were more aquainted than you think. YOU NEED TO LEAVE BERNADETTE TO GOD, AND YOUR NOT HIM. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. 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. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. Kirsten from what I heard was arrogant and self absorbed, but no bully, just a typical teen girl who didnt deserve to die even if she was a bully. Some by the time theyre 18 depends on the maturity level theyre at. Wow all this bantering back and forth how sad. Kirsten, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte, had started to change social circles back in junior high, recalls her good friend Diane MacDonald. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. She would have seen Kirstens parents and brother crying anguished tears of unfathomable sorrow and would have seen the inconsolable grief and despair etched into their faces, and she had the unconscionable gall to not only attend Kirstens funeral knowing she was responsible for putting Kirsten in her coffin, but also had the cold nerve to be in the presence of and be able to look at Kirstens family whose sadness and grief would have been heart wrenchingly palpable, which she knew she was responsible for. I never seen her bully. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. That pain of being relentlessly bullied stays with you your whole life and your self worth is damaged. No, there is good and bad in every person, just the people are guilty for not seeing the reasons that cause that kind of things. There were several bullied as I said before. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. People in Orinda arent worried about this so much anymore, for all over the World were in times of need and Sorrow. Why are you contradicting yourself? I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. Bernadette was kind to. Bernadette is hiding out, dont know about the depression, but she is in hiding and dont want her location exposed now, not sure if she is married anymore, but shes not working, she is somewhere out of State close to a family member. I'm all over it! Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. She was outgoing even as a nurse, but now, I hear she dont really associate with anyone outside of family. Lot of weirdos on this thread. What teen isnt? Amen Shelly. We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. She was young and like any teen finding her way around. You need to stop defending yourself and own up to the damage you did. Besides if Kirsten was going to out her, she would of told Alex Arnold all about it on the drive home. I personally beleive Kirsten could be a smart aleck to those she didnt like, but remember most teenage girls are. 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?. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! I hear she isnt a nurse any longer and just stays home mostly. On the day after the murder that took place in June of 1984, rumours were prevalent in many locations. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? Some she didnt like, Usually the ones no one else (liked). The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. Shame on you Bernadette what you did was morose, and against your entire religion and you stabbed Kirsten to death. I dont even think she was there when that all went down. They probably rubbed her the wrong way, or got on her nerves somehow. It took me 2 decades to deal with it, couldnt before. Everyone talked a bunch of crap about each other, including Bernadette who was just as rude and mean as any other girl there. Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette before the murder.So Kirsten made a few comments. Menu. Girls are graded by twenty judges, and are told their fate at an Academy Awards-type ceremony where outgoing cheerleaders pluck names from envelopes, giving the winners kisses and flowers. So she could never uplift Bernadette at all. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). I live in LA and know people on the Bay Area that know all about the case, and know people who knew Kirsten, and they say the Movie was offbeatfar from Kirstens Personality. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. Angela Delvecchio is an Italian-American character in the Backyard Sports series. Even if you werent rich, if you were smart and acted sensible you were accepted. >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. Angela is related to Elizabeth Biernot and Angela E Goodson. Guys just didnt really notice her. I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. Community. With all this Corona Virus going around, none of that matters, it was 36 years ago, maybe LP or whoever moved on with her life. The movie eve swapped their hair colours you cant take it too seriously although it did iclude certain claims of Beradettes like that Kirsten commented on Bernadette having cheap ski boots although all she said was that Bernadette made some comment not even what the comment was and that Kirstens voice was unexcited when she saw it was Bernadette. If we all got along with everyone then it would be boring. You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. Friends: 5 Of Joey's Girlfriends We'd Love To Date (& 5 We Wouldn't) The Principal though highly of her. Costas was a cheerleader at the school and a popular girl known for her many talents and interests. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone.