They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. Theres way to much in Life than to be spending it chasing someone around over 30 years ago the justice system failed, its just pointless. What preppy teenaged girl doesnt think shes better than the next? She had a circle of friends, Kirsten was more popular though. Even if she was, no right to murder her. Beneath on this article, lets take a look at Bridget Morettis precise photos. Those boys were wealthy and were far from bullied. Was Bernadette fragile when her behaviour was reported to not have changed after Kirstens murder? Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. Currently, Bridget has stayed away from the limelight and has barred her personal life. Does it make you feel good to knowingly lie about a dead murdered girl? Backrooms Google Earth coordinates are 3442'03N 13549'16E. Lifetime should be ashamed. Bernadette was a sweet girl, thats why it was so hard to beleive she was the killer. What a bizarre story. Bernadettes own parents turned her in. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. 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. 'Couldn't face people' Prosecutors Thursday showed photos of the girl, still in elementary school, with a toothy grin on the ski slopes of Colorado. They were rich. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. That way she would of learned and been afraid, no she took the Coward Way out and Murdered, and Bernadette was chasing after Kirsten. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. her a few times she was kind of uppity also like Kirsten. 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. My kid knows better than to bully others. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. Maybe it wasnt a big national story at the time, and was more of a California Bay area story (Im from Illinois). Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. 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. Protti didnt get a short sentence because she claimed to have been picked on. So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. They were all fun gals to be around. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. The place is Bridget Moretti now? Well, we know that she is a married woman from the last survey of 2020 on July 29. Joe she must of liked your Sister. Youre not getting that, let Kirsten Rest In Peace. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). She was mercilessly cruel to anyone who was nothing like her although death in my opinion was far too good for her or any other bully. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. I still cant help from thinking that, but largely I think B killed K because K was blocking B from her rise in popularity. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. It gave me the creeps. 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. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? After attempting to confirm Protti's alibi, police suspected that she had lied. Shes pretty much out of the picture, her YouTube gets messages from (Kirsten from Heaven) thats sick whoevers doing that. So tragic that Kirsten was brutally murdered. When it came to Bernadette. Bernadette pushed her by her false Alibies. Is it so hard to do without hurt someone? Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. It doesnt matter why and there are no excuses to take another persons life unless its to protect your own or your families . 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. Guys just didnt really notice her. Kelly walked off and left Bridget, who drove behind her former acquaintance and followed her. She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. Im sure she does, look at her life, and where shes been, and how the media harasses her, not saying she dont deserve it, which she does, but if she is sick, then leave her alone. In addition to, Moretti is the assassin who killed her good friend Kirsten Costas. Same for Karen Severson and Laura Doyle theyre cold blooded killers to, Missy was Kirstens age, this happened not long after Kirsten was Murdered. But that has about a millionth of a percent chance of ever happening. No one wanted to believe that the killer came from Orinda, the lush Northern California suburb where Kirsten lived. In June 1984, Kristen, a highschool lady from the USA, was additionally killed by Bernadette Protti, a classmate. I agree Bernadette should of at least got 20 years like (Karen Severson and Laura Doyle) murder of Missy Availa, that happened a year after Kirstens like 5 hours South of us. Though mortally wounded, she ran to Arthur Hillmans house across the street for help. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. The girls quarreled and Costas fled to the home of Alex and Mary Jane Arnold, telling them that her friend had gone "weird. Mats you knew those Girls? 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. (Bridget's last words to Kelly while she is repeatedly stabbing her). Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? The circumstances surrounding the cause of death. Brigitte Moretti-Coski Brigitte Moretti-Coski. The ones no one else liked theres a reason usually. but its also a story so shocking that it has to be truemostly. Herb Douglas was a track and field star who won a bronze medal in long jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house, ambushed her from behind with a 15/18 inch knife, inflicted Kirsten with two two foot wounds down her back and continued to stab Kirsten when she was suffering on the ground with her wounds. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. Kirsten fell and sprang up again. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Gold Medal flour recalled due to salmonella contamination. I know right. I dont understand what is wrong with people. No justification for Murder. according to the Associated Press in1984. according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. After mother and daughter hugged each other, cried, and talked things out, the latter turned herself in and was arrested. 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! Why are you contradicting yourself? So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, The fact that Bridget Moretti killed Kirsten Costas is well documented. Bernadette committed the crime at the age of 15. She hugged people all the time was a ( social butterfly). She once told Kirsten to shut up in biology and thats why everyone thought shed done it. Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. "[3] When Costas could not reach her parents by telephone, Alex Arnold drove her home, noticing that the Protti family's Pinto was following them. When Bridget tries. 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. 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. No such articles exist about anything you have described. Maybe if Bernadette wouldnt of chased her, she wouldnt of had to of murdered her. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. She was mean and Stuck up also. I suffer from PTSD. How was Bernadette a fragile human being? Protti told police she killed her because "I was afraid she was going to tell people I was weird, according to a 1985 Los Angeles Times article. I believe that the real number was held by the cops. She may, nonetheless, be residing in Oregon together with her associate and children. Bernadettes BFF. 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. Bridget Moretti is well-known all the world over for utilizing a knife to homicide Kirsten Marina Costas. Well it is best to not bother the girl anymore sick or not, cause she moved on and so did the Costas family, so why keep the fuel burning, its just best to let folks live their lives. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? She was Popular, and, she was also nice at times, she just was Stuck on herself. It sounds like something Berns BFF called Kirsten, that or Virginia Protti, it is someone close to Bern. I was happy enough at school without popularity. So bullies need to die. lmao. I hope shes not sick esp. 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? That was all taken from her, so unfair. Read about the real story instead of talking crap. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? 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?. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. Bryan and Sarah both are Tv personalities. you werent there so shut up I agree with Karen Karen get your pretty face back on here Is this the same Karen I grew up with?. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house which would anger and disturb most people. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. Get a Life please. If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. She could block it out of her mind (her words). Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. I hope she prays from the bottom of her heart, because the pain she caused the Costas well, she will have to pray forever!!! How is that possible. That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. I was even accused of being (Stuck up) We were all just Misunderstood. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. She believes that her key to all of this would be the rich and popular Kelly Locke, who is the leader of the school's most prestigious clique. Was Richard Grieco detained on drug-related charges? The film became a TV movie phenomenon, according to entertainment news site Monsters and Critics. Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. I wasnt crazy about Kirsten Carrie, Christine and the rest, I knew how If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. They obviously made some bad decisions and theres repurcussions for your poor decisions, thats not Kirstens fault, you mad that decisions, not Kirsten. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. Either way, it doesnt matter because Bernadette is a bitch, which is more important any day than looks. Bernadettes parents also left Orinda, but its unknown if they left the state of California. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. The rest of you can lurk around and limp your hunchback selves to therapy. I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. I think both girls were good girls, and I think one just got frustrated over a fake invitation, and I do believe Bernadette made a (butt) of herself to Kirsten, and it was all Kirsten could take. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. Im sure she dont really like Bernadette, and she wouldnt go out to dinner with her, or have her over for dinner or go places with her, and welcome her with open arms. Bridget Moretti is a shy outsider from a lower middle-class background who aspires to be beautiful, popular and perfect in everything. We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. I can't live if it is known. Or do you mean that you think she was a fragile human being before she brutally murdered Kirsten? Besides, it took the police almost six months to find Costas' killer. You took the words right out of my mouth! Bernadette was obsessed with her, a friend of ours, she thought Bernadette was guiltyall along. Still no one deserves to die. A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. I dont believe the punishment will ever match the crime.. Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Girl, 16, Convicted in Classmate's Slaying: Teen-ager Feared Victim 'Was Going to Tell People I Was Weird', "In a Deadly Explosion of Teenage Unhappiness, One Life Is Cut Short, Another Blighted by Murder", "Calif. murder suspect, 16, called polite, loving person", "FBI witness ties jealousy to Costas murder", "Protest over parole of schoolgirl's killer", "Chilling film examines 'Landscape' of murder", "Five murders and the movies they inspired", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Kirsten_Costas&oldid=1145774512, This page was last edited on 20 March 2023, at 22:36. Youre either Bernadette or her Sister, or a Close friend like Berns BFF. They were weird and odd mostly, I didnt like them myself. 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. Anyway, the past cannot be erased, rather we can learn from every instance and scenario. 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. She is desperate to befriend Kelly Locke, the coolest girl in school, and join the Bobettes. You knew Kirsten. Bernadette and Kirsten were friends supposedly. Not a plaine jane.get real. Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. Rest In Peace Kirsten. Well, we know that she is a married woman from the last survey of 2020 on July 29. It took me 2 decades to deal with it, couldnt before. Kirsten May of been just like that, I couldnt tell you thats true. For murder! I read alot om her to. Where is Bridget Moretti now? The only freak in this tragic story is Bernadette. I just didnt bother with them. 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. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Im irritated. I saw an interview with one of her classmates who described her as mean. She was skinny. [3] The Costases did not believe Protti's story; they asserted that nobody would use an 12-inch-long butcher knife to slice tomatoes and that Protti, casually dressed that evening, never intended to take Kirsten to a party but had planned to murder her. There is no need to BULLY someone who is poor which is what Kristen did!!! Senseless. Missy didnt start fights just stood her ground. You know whats really sad? Who can walk a straight line and never say one un kind word ever, w all make mistakes, and most teen girls do get Caddy at times thats just Normal, but we outgrow it. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. Ive been suicidal just from being bullied. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. She didnt bully Bernadette either. Word was that girls were safe because raping a girl is irresponsible and could get them fired because girls could get pregnant and priest need to bring money in, not pay out for 18 years. My Son was Murders in a drug deal gone wrong. Facebook. With a median household income of $60,000, the areas families are not upwardly mobile living in Orinda certifies that they have already arrived. 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. Here's what to know before you settle on the couch with some popcorn. 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. ), 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. I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. She was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to a maximum of seven years behind bars and was released from prison on parole in 1992 at the age of 23. Kirsten, and D and Ms Stuff were the Life of a Party. Sorry about that. Kirsten Costas was then 15 years old when she was stabbed to death by her classmate Bridget Moretti. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? 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