Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. Neither does a lot of former classmates. Im sorry but I disagree. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. These stories chronicle the immediate news reports that detailed the crime, the communitys shock, the victims funeral, and discusses some of the police work that was involved in the effort to find the killer and to understand her motive. That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. Being disgusted that the murderer allowed two innocent girls to be accused of the murder? Good luck dear. The future is right around the corner, its a waste to go after someone cause the law didnt do their job. 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. 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. She must have really had a low opinion of herself!! Bernadette/Jeanette has paid her dues. It also tends to victimize blonds! She is in her 50s currently, and it seems like she has gotten a fresh start at life. On December 11, nearly every girl attending Miramonte, even those with the flu, showed up. Wow all this bantering back and forth how sad. That could hurt much more than death. Bernadette had plenty of other friends, she was in that group, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, if she would of left her alone, eventually they may of became friends, no she couldnt wait, wanted it all right now and pushed and forced her way into it. I think Kirsten was friends with Bernadette or she would of never gotten in her car, Kirsten was funny who she associated with. Her self esteem was riding on Kirstens approval! Two scenes that totally sold me on how convincing the role of Angela was played was when Angela was being dropped off for the ski trip and, in front of the other kids, Angela's mother goes to clean Angela's face with a handkerchief. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. Lifetimes Death of a Cheerleader has all the ingredients to make it a perfect addition to the networks roster. What? 3 decades later thats ridiculous. It put a huge impact on our lives, first dealing with the loss of Kirsten, then finding out a girl we all trusted was the one responsible, that is something g that scattered our lives. Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. Kirsten understandably didnt appreciate the fact that she was lured out of her house under false pretences, so she left Bernadettes car. She loved to play Nancy Drew. She considered her parents too old and also felt that they were not listening to her. I attended school in New York City and there are nothing but cliques. And she still got a second chance at life. As I also wrote to you in a previous comment, judging from your malicious, reprehensible comments and utter ignorance and delusion, your moral fiber is rotten to the core, and I pity any child subjected to your skewed guidance as their moral fiber will no doubt succumb to decay. For the students, the killing and its aftermath have left bitter feelings. Thats how they rolled. To this day I remember those girls well. Maybe you need (a Life of your own). Normal teenagers they like I said, were crazy so to speak, and meant no harm towards Nancy and them, just harmless teasing, they were crazy like that. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. 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. Understanding her background would likely provide more insight into the unfortunate event. The release of Death of a Cheerleader in the 90s rekindled an infamous story of a brutal murder in June 1984 in Orinda, California. Learn how your comment data is processed. I feel sorry for Bernadette. I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. A popular 15-year-old high school cheerleader described as an "All American girl" was stabbed to death on a neighbor's doorstep, apparently by another teenage girl. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. There is no point in making stuff up. Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. Kirsten was the real life of the Party! Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. Still wasnt right. 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. 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. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. I do remember she was very insecure and would pick on B clearly an attempt to boost her confidence. We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. So people got the wrong view of her saying she was a Bully. I feel very sad for both sides. Its all coming back to haunt her for what she did. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. 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. Kirsten was just Stuck up, but not a mean girl. Her attacker was Bernadette Protti; both girls were 15 . Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. Kirsten doesnt look much better than she. I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. Repeats itself, repeats itself, repeats itself, ugh. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. She only had certain friends. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. The crime happened way back in June 1984, in the town of Orinda, California. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. I even was smart alecky as a teen, its just something that takes over your mind and body. A few more saying they didnt fit in and refuses to come to Reunions, I say you dont want to come then dont. Who knows what was true or not. With this Virus, and now George Floyd, ( and the Riotings all over) Im deeply surprised people still are discussing Bernadette Protti on here, and other sites. (Lucky you). She deserves it. Even if she was, no right to murder her. Others didnt want any part of them cause Orinda kids want to be liked and accepted, and if you hang out with kids who arent you make yourself and outcast to. Mats you knew Kirsten? Deadly Women portrayed Kirsten differently, she was kind of like that, but cut up more and more bouncier. Skylar Neese: The tragic story of the teen murdered by her friends. . 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? I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. Known for its lack of crime, and upper-middle-class families, Orinda saw the Costas move from Oakland, starting their lives afresh, there. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. Reflecting on her public humiliation, Angela has a heart to heart talk with her sister about her wanting to be someone else. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. 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. So Miramonte was no worse with snobs than any school. Theres no excuse for murder. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. At the end of the struggle, Kirsten was stabbed twice in the stomach and twice in the back. For murder! John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. Get yourself checked out! But this is just my opinion, dont come after me :/. Stuck up she was, no Bully. She did well in school academically, had plenty of friends, her close friends genuinely cared about her, she was described as popular in her own wayand she was invited to join an exclusive sorority club. I didnt really know her, just who she was, same for Bernadette. She killed a girl. Kirsten was also part of the varsity swim team. She once told Kirsten to shut up in biology and thats why everyone thought shed done it. If you werent Popular she looked down on you just as bad as Kirsten did. How dare you? Bernadette was obsessed with her, a friend of ours, she thought Bernadette was guiltyall along. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. My friend was a friend of hers. Did you know the 2 Accussed? Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. How many teen girls dont get Smart Aleck, its a normal part of a teens life. You didnt read that. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. According to her attorney, Charles James, juveniles convicted of murder in California serve an average of four to six years. Im still scrolling through your crazed obsession. Admin Garret. There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. However, she got a job in the student office alongside Kirsten, which resulted in the popular girl asking Bernadette to do her different favours. All are welcome. The Costas family is doing well and went on with life. Im sure you knew them all. Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. I think Kristen called Bernadette out on being a lesbian. 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). I agree bullying is so terrible but there wasnt much evidence that Kirsten was a bully apart from Bernadette saying Kirsten once mentioned that her ski boots looked cheap, I think Kirsten was a lesbian with a crush on Kirsten but was taking that secret to her grave. In reality, the case unfolded in the town of Orinda, which is not far from the San Francisco Bay Area. I wasnt crazy about Kirsten Carrie, Christine and the rest, I knew how She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance as police secured the scene. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. Those girls had a clique. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! If you liked this article, please share it! She threw up sour cream and onion chips. For legal reasons, we will not publish her name in this article, or the comments. Rubbish, it was jealousy and pure rage. I was shy, empathetic and depressed. She called Kirsten names. From a standpoint Kirsten was Adorable and fun person. Everyone talked a bunch of crap about each other, including Bernadette who was just as rude and mean as any other girl there. She could be mean, in fact, I could see her getting mean before I could see Kirsten. I was told she had no known enemies. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. I still cant believe this individual who killed someone because of jealousy, if she was so down in the dumps they why didnt she just KILL herself?????? Its patent that Bernadette had built-up animosity towards Kristen. Bernadette was and most likely still is a highly disturbed individual. Bernadettes parents also left Orinda, but its unknown if they left the state of California. I believe she made a clumsy pass at Kirsten, or said something weird, and Kirsten got all freaked. Maybe you need to hear one of those shooters moms speak on YouTube on the Ted talks. ORINDA (KPIX) -- The day after a deadly house fire killed a 16-year-old girl at her home in Orinda, friends and family on Monday were remembering her as a vivacious young woman who could light up a room. I dont think she suffers from depression, but she is wanting to isolate from the World. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. Dont let this Corona Virus stop you? Sheriffs aide Michael Bachman searches for murder weapon, San Francisco Examiner Tuesday, June 26, 1984. At the start of the proceeding, Bernadette sat facing forward, her mouth slack, her eyes unfocused. She was released the following year. I think a lot of people feel bad, says one junior, referring to the rumors implicating Heather. Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. That part of LPs life is over with I guess. Cause Bernadette was stuck up to, or thats how Bernadette appeared. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others. No one deserves to be murdered. The Judge felt sorry for her, and felt that the Community was using her trial as entertainment purposes and amusement. Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. She has Mental issues and always will. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. However, Bernadette's babysitting alibi went unverified. Tuko.co.ke featured an interesting article about the English actor and model that gained popularity in NBCs short-lived drama, Emerald City. And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. Bernadette was prettier. It wasnt so much how you dressed, or how much money your family had, it was on how you acted.. Our Gymn Teacher was impressed on how a lot of us girls got along, only time we bickered is when we played Soccer We were a family.. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. Thats teens for you, its tough being a teen, most of them are smart alecky at some time or another, but we outgrow it. She didnt hate anyone (as I said) just didnt like the way they acted. Yes Kirsten May of been Snooty, but she was also adorable to those who knew her. The Californian, Salinas, California Monday, June 25, 1984. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. Landscape Suicide 1986 is the closest after Bernadettes interview with the Police it shows it. Lot of weirdos on this thread. Maybe if Bernadette wouldnt of chased her, she wouldnt of had to of murdered her. She called Kirsten's home while she was away and told her mother that her daughter was invited to a Bobbies' dinner, and it was a secret. I know some fragile ppl, and theyd kill themselves before someone else. I believe she made a fool out of herself begging and crying to Kirsten about how she feels no one likes her ( which wasnt the true case then) and was kept repeatedly begging to Kirsten to be her (friend) and made a complete fool out of herself and it just freaked Kirsten out and scared her. That was 36 years ago, and the Memory still lingers on. The news flew through the town. Kirstens mother was trying not to get sick. Bernadette chased her. 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. Bernadette what you did was disgusting period and the only tiny way you can have the smallest amount of self respect would be to publicly come out and admit to the world that you too were an asshole, and Kirsten did not deserve what you did. After her sentencing, Bernadette was sent to California Youth Authority in Ventura, where she completed high school and received her GED.
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