Was Bernadette fragile when she coolly discussed Kirstens murder with classmates, some of which include Kirstens friends. Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. She did have money, dont let that other Mats tell you any different. Why are you contradicting yourself? It has her sister cutting vegetables with a ridiculously long knife too, and Kirstens parents were right who cuts up vegetables with a knife that long that they keep in the car? 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! She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. Senseless. Well to a degree maybe, but Bernadette stalked her and longed fro a friendship. Guys just didnt really notice her. We dont see the others, dont mix with their lives, not care for them, stay away or just say Its better that something happens to others, not me, but we dont get the message to be just more polite. 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. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. A few more saying they didnt fit in and refuses to come to Reunions, I say you dont want to come then dont. It has changed a bit in Backyard Hockey because in the older games, her outfit looks like overalls. That child was a nightmare to her peers and friends (lets not forget how much she disrespected them every day). She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. Actress: Rocky Mountain Oysters. Those girls like Chris she hung with has changed, theyre not like they were in school, Kirsten would of changed also as she got older. They werent socially accepted on account of the choices they made.. Berns BFF chose to support her( that set her apart) In Orinda if you act like a Bad A.. you wont be accepted. Judging from your comments you clearly have sided with Bernadette, so why contradict yourself? Youre going off a moviea fictionalized account. She had moments, and she told her feelings about people. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. I hear she suffers from depression to. We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. She wasnt into that game. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) Her killer, whom Arnold and other witnesses later described as a round-faced blonde wearing a yellow shirt and faded red sweatpants, sped away in the Pinto. She wont tell where shes at, cause to many people have it out for her cause of her past. If it was your child that was murdered for some idiotic reasonsIm sure your perspective would change. There are 20+ professionals named "Angela Delvecchio", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. I dealt with it so I know. She felt it was even worse than having killed someone which is ridiculous and sad but thereve been a few cases like this.. Its thought to be the reason why Skylar Neese was really killed though her two best friends who killed her claimed they just didnt like her any more (again doesnt make sense) and there was evidence that Skylar had seen her two friends making out. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. Bernadette May of been misunderstood to, I thought she was Snooty to. Karen I believe on that fateful night In The car Bernadette was pushing a friendship was was adamant and persistent about it. BTW, Bernadette was not bullied or the lonely girl the movie portrayed her, (she had lots of friends) was popular So you that said Kirsten bullied her, get the facts straight. I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). Your point is irrelevant and has absolutely nothing to do with the case. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. That could hurt much more than death. As for the girls who got blamed, so sorry if your lives were miserable at the time, but remember Bernadette was scared herself and did t know what to do, she didnt aim for all that to come down. She was good at that. You didnt read that. University of Michigan School of Nursing. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. Probably was, she allowed 2:girls to take the blame. Kirsten was, and classmates mostly said she was a free fun spirit with a big heart and love for life. Maria As I wrote to you in a previous comment, if anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently like Bernadette did, she ran from Bernadettes car. She was released the following year. very sad. Its possible they forgave her and moved on. But most important to Kirsten was becoming a cheerleader. Lot of weirdos on this thread. There were girls she didnt like, either she liked you or she didnt, no in between. 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. So start the story there. Kelly wrong there Kirsten didnt deserve to be murder she was innocent teenager who happened to a crazy obsessed girl wanting to be her and there no evidence of Kirsten being a bully, Kelly maybe you should read the comment you just left. The movie hinted at Bernadette being gay but only a hint. No one really cares why. 322 Main St Cadillac Family Practice, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1637. She had plenty of friends like in the film who loved her, but she cared only about superficial things, and people. When the car pulled up to Kirstens neighbors house, Kirsten assured Arnold she would be all right. She comes back to see her mom her dad passed. Kirsten had a good heart though. How could a teenager have been that diabolical? Wouldnt she have something smaller, like a paring knife? No justification for Murder. Although the story below was published in, Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story: The Kirsten Costas murder (1984). She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. She was young and like any teen finding her way around. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. No I would never kill someone from being bullied but I totally understand some people who do. No one is bothering her anymore. It sounds like something Berns BFF called Kirsten, that or Virginia Protti, it is someone close to Bern. The family became active members of the Meadow Swim and Tennis Club, just a stones throw from their home. She acted like Kirsten except Kirsten was (more funny). So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. I know. I remember the day every girl attended school when the killer had been caught but we had no name; if they had to fly back, leave the hospital, watever, no girl wanted to be accused for even 24 hours even if they would be exonerated the next day or week. My School people didnt accept you, then you were out and ran out, all Schools are like that. You are lying. She was mean and Stuck up also. She was then driven to an empty car- park at night and was justifiably angry with Bernadette over it. We had quite a few of them there. Youre not looking at that Situation. Angela Delvecchio Death Of A Cheerleader The Real Angela Delvecchio Photo Portrayed in the movie death of a cheerleader Bernadette Protti, her 1984 murder victim, Kirsten Costas.The Angela Delvecchio role played by kelli martin, is actually the complete oppisite of Bernadette Protti. I dont know why you are saying nice things about Kristen she was very mean and she said stuff that offended people she stop acting like she was innocent. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. The 2nd version of Death of a Cheerleader is more like Kirsten to a degree. The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. Also McDonald I heard of her on these sites. Angela Delvecchio is an Italian-American character in the Backyard Sports series. You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Some claimed it was am an act of Satanism or a PCP-induced killing. Honestly! And only 7 years in jail with parrole?! That part of LPs life is over with I guess. She was friendly and outgoing. It is done and over and over 3 decades. Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. Dont trust someone like that. She didnt hate anyone. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. Bernadette was/is just a mental case. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. You know movies arent real, dont ya? We are all different. No, it is about love, people. She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. But Kirsten didnt deserve to die, some of those girls changed and are more sensitive. Angela Should Have Been Caught Sooner When Angela cleans off the knife with which she stabbed Stacy, she does so by running it under water and wiping it with a towel, leaving both her and Stacy's DNA all over it, the towel and in the drain. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. When Berit said yes, the caller replied that someone would pick Kirsten up by car, and that no one else should know of the plans. Help Center Contributor Zone Polls. Youve got to be kidding right?! Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. 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. At the time, sheriffs deputies were searching for the cheerleader who stabbed Kirsten Costas. 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. I think Kirsten probably threatened to tell everybody their bizarre conversation in the car that night. How so? This is what can happen when you are a bully. A Murderer, So Kirsten was a Snob, a lot of ppl are, the way she died,was Horrific. She is a Sociopath. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. Would you say the same if Bernadette did suicide? I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. I wasnt a cheerleader at all, I was in some clubs at school,( not Bobbies or Atlantis) but Spanish. I know a person who knew her, she was a snob, so to speak, but she didnt deserve to die. Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. To suggest that Kirsten deserved what happened to her because she didnt appreciate the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house under the pretence of a bobbies initiation dinner, is very, very sick and evil and I hope for the sake of others around you that you are on some sort of medication because you appear to have issues. To this day I remember those girls well. Sticking up for a Murderer youre Pathetic. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. Dont matter, been what 37 years. Parents sign an agreement to spend $500 to pay for green and white uniforms and cheerleading camp. Her classmate Bernadette Protti killed Kirsten Costas in 1984, a cheerleader and popular multi-talented teenager from Miramonte High School in California. Kirsten ran from Bernadettes car and wanted to be left alone, yet Bernadette stalked Kirsten to her house. Plenty of facts support that view. Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. When Kirsten Costas was found dead, she was a popular and gorgeous cheerleader. 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? "Well, let's just say if I left 15 years ago, the landscape of Mexican cinema would be very different today!" Cecilia Monroe was a woman who believed in herself. [citation needed], Costas' murder was featured in season 5 of Deadly Women, season 1, episode 3, of Investigation Discovery's The 1980's: The Deadliest Decade, and an episode of Killer Kids titled Rumors & The To-Do List. That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. She could block it out of her mind (her words). 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. There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. Shes pretty much out of the picture, her YouTube gets messages from (Kirsten from Heaven) thats sick whoevers doing that. I didnt know Kirsten very well. I think Bernadette went about it in the wrong way. I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. What teen isnt? They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. Bernadette really should have left her alone. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. 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. You that said Kirsten was mean, dont know her, or anything about her. She loved School. Kellie Martin: Angela Delvecchio - IMDb It wasnt about jealousy, the blond girl has a mental disorder. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. We all were in Gymn together we werent really friends, but we got along and talked and hung out in Gymn. 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. That way she would of learned and been afraid, no she took the Coward Way out and Murdered, and Bernadette was chasing after Kirsten. Shes on the East Coast last I heard, I hear shes fine health wise, and some say she wasnt feeling well awhile back, not sure why, shes mellowed out a lot through the years. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. 2. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. people arent to worried about this case any longer. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. After the death of her rival, Angela seems to blossom. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later in 1992 on parole at the age of 23. In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. 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. Maybe her parents should have raised her better. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. She called Bernadette on her bizarre behavior that night, and if Bernadette would of left Kirsten alone, it would of never reached that Point, and Kirsten would still be alive maybe even today. Bernadette Protti, a fellow student at Miramonte High School in California, was the one who took the life of Kirsten Costas in 1984. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. The Costases raised two children: Kirsten and her younger brother, Peter. This Mats person you sound just like what Bernies BFF said about Kirsten exactly. Bernadette was popular to, she was just wanting to be Kirsten, and Kirstens approval meant so much to us all, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette till that fateful night, She never cared either way, Bernadette took it so serious and it became (serious) and fatal. LOL. I hear Bernadette is depressed a lot these days. It would appear that kirsten marina costas was a spoilt rich kid who never had to go without any luxuries at all. Kids can be cruel, its always been that way. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. (The misfits) we really didnt see them as Misfits. On the day after the murder that took place in June of 1984, rumours were prevalent in many locations. 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. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? People even went as far as to say that it was a murder that was triggered by PCP or was motivated by Satanism. her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. I just dont understand cant people just be happy with what god has made them. As they drove, Kirsten seemed unconcerned when Arnold saw the mustard-colored Pinto tailing them. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. The girl who said Missy Availa was the meanest girl she ever knew and was her Worst Bulky, youre no better, let the dead rest. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. Lifetime produced an updated version starring Aubrey Peeples and Sarah Dugdale, with an adult Kellie Martin playing Agent Murray, the police detective who cracks the case. Probally Berns Relatives saying all that, or, very close friends. How do you know she was mean? It made me feel oh so special. The best result we found for your search is Angela E Delvecchio age 40s in Saint Clairsville, OH. 1. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. Things were never the same after all that, it was a horrible experience, one good friend was dead and another friend was her killer, it was to much for us to take in and swallow. 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. Your email address will not be published. She let 2:girls take the blame. She killed a girl. It was like she was obsessed with her, which she probably was. I guess that makes their daughter better than anybody elses. Dont let that sweet innocent act fool you. B was a Psycho and always will be. I understand wanting to have what your friends have. Not true, you said you knew Bernadette and Kirsten both! The 90210 star had also worked with Marley Shelton before, who played Jamie Hall in the 1996 movie,Scream. Angela Delvecchio is known for Rocky Mountain Oysters (2011). Mats Kirsten probaly didnt like you, dont mean she was that way to everybody. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. Who knows what was true or not. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. These 15 vintage Halloween cards for kids were super cute ways to say boo! Most of the Bobbies were Snooty. 86ers you want to forgive thats up to you, it would be nice if something could be worked out and you all could go back to the wya things were and not are. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. Some 86 graduate girls felt ridiculed and belittled by them as well as I did and others. My kid knows better than to bully others. She eventually went by Jeanette Tomanka after getting married, changing her name after the event. Telephone: (734)763-0002. adelvecc@umich.edu. Do I believe Kirsten was a Mean girl (bully) not at all, I believe she had those she didnt like and may of been Snooty towards that got on her nerves. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. Kirsten was full of energy and life. My Son was Murders in a drug deal gone wrong. Please explain how Bernadette was pushed to the brink? Others are not so lucky. Thank God Im out of high school now and dont have to deal with all that social crap. That didnt happen that way. Where are you getting she had no friends and was bullied. Every Murdered person was once someones child, parent, sibling or spouse. Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. So Vanessa I answer your questions. For Industry Professionals. Former Case Manager at The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia. Bernadette was just as nice as we were on swim team together growing up.