She is still notorious for her heinous act of murdering a young girl named Kirsten Marina Costas in 1984. 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. You copied your little story from some other website. Ok, I agree with you that Kirsten was better-looking, but you realize that Bernadette was part Italian, right? Guys can be, girls are Worse. She should have been happy With the circle of friends and family she had. 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). Im sure today Ms. Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast could still be the life of the Party if they wanted to be. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. I knew Kirsten she was funny and adorable. All teen gals are (snotty) for the most part, but grow out of it. You seem to have the mentality of a child. Her house was nice to,(as nice as Kirstens) so she wasnt a lonely poor girl who struggled for friends. I dont think she suffers from depression, but she is wanting to isolate from the World. My Son was Murders in a drug deal gone wrong. This is Berns BFF Ill bet. You got back at her more than enough, its best to leave her alone on other sites. Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. 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. How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? 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. I didnt really know her, just who she was, same for Bernadette. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. Joey dated Angela Delvecchio before the series began. I was told she had no known enemies. They probably rubbed her the wrong way, or got on her nerves somehow. By the time theyre 23 they grow out of it completely most ususally. Later, Protti stated in her testimony that she had planned to bring Costas to the party so that the two of them might become friends, but she changed her mind after learning that there would be no meal supplied for the new Bobbies. [Case in point:]. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. If it was national news, I missed it. She liked mostly everybody. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. Very, very mean. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette she would of told Alex Arnold all about her. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . I didnt know her, but what teen girl isnt sassy and smart aleck, but no reason to kill them, they grow out of it eventually. 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. LOL. Judging from your comments you clearly have sided with Bernadette, so why contradict yourself? You clearly are basing your opinions on a movie a fictional depiction. 2,431 Followers, 1,642 Following, 389 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Angela Del Vecchio (@angy.delvecchio) ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 What? There is no need to BULLY someone who is poor which is what Kristen did!!! No one wanted to believe that the killer came from Orinda, the lush Northern California suburb where Kirsten lived. I heard also Kirsten was just Self Absorbed to, but not a Bully. I cant stand snobby bitches who put others down and bully them. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. Join Facebook to connect with Angela Delvecchio-Hall and others you may know. And yes, I was bullied in high school too. I dont believe she deserved to die, but she should have received a serious reality check. She was always listening to music, making phone calls, dancing. She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. You know whats really sad? She was young and like any teen finding her way around. When no one there answered the phone, Alexander Arnold offered to drive her back to a neighbors house in Orinda. Lot of weirdos on this thread. I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. Shame on you. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. 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 comes back to see her mom her dad passed. She was so cute and funny, and loved to be around friends have so much fun. Alexander and Mary Jane Arnold, who live in Moraga, had been playing cribbage with neighbors. It sounds like something Berns BFF called Kirsten, that or Virginia Protti, it is someone close to Bern. 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. Her family was not the same. Community. Probally Berns Relatives saying all that, or, very close friends. Arnold followed her for about a quarter of a mile before giving up the chase. . I hope she prays from the bottom of her heart, because the pain she caused the Costas well, she will have to pray forever!!! Really? 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. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt). You need to stop defending yourself and own up to the damage you did. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? I didnt know Kirsten very well. Move on. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. Not true, you said you knew Bernadette and Kirsten both! I think she made a pass and got rejected. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. And Im sure Ms.Stuff and D and Beauty and the Beast are probaly still today If they want to be. . So Mats read the Definition Sweet, it doesnt line up,with Murder. Theres usually a reason why. We know Bernadette has issues, you that like her and defend her have Issues as well. 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?????? Maybe others didnt think so, but to many said she was. Karen, everyone reading your comments sees you as the odious one. The whole movie seems based on stuff Bernadette said and from her point of view which is a bit unfair. she threatened to tell everyone at school the next day, she didnt tell Alex Arnold ( the Man who drove her home) again it was to insane he probaly would of freaked and she didnt want to scare him with the details. Who cares about that, that is no reason to be lured from your own home and murdered by a psycho. Additionally, the Bernadette character was portrayed as sweet and innocent, while a sexy twenty-something Tori Spelling played the part of the 15 year old Kirsten. Angela Delvecchio is known for Rocky Mountain Oysters (2011). Can you give examples of Kirsten degrading others and thinking she is better than everyone? Bernadette is Sick. 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. So she is a Horrible girl. We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. She is the younger sister of Tony Delvecchio. Seriously, whats wrong with you? You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? Bernadette was stuck up also or appeared to be. She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. She didnt have time to (bully). 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?. Are you bullied in school? The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. Theyre not looking forward to seeing her. Always had also. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. She was given a sentence of nine years in jail before she could begin her life on her own, but she was granted parole after serving only seven of those years. It just became a War between the 2 which one was better, and Kirsten was, and Bernadette wanted to be, and Kirsten was in her way. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. Cause Kirsten was friends with most people who were (popular) and Bernadette wanted to be included in that so badly.. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. 2016 - 2020. To them maybe. Kirsten May of been Stuck up and Caddy, most teen girls are, but she got along with almost everyone, she got along with Bernadette at first, till Bernadette kept trying to be her friend. If she would of left her alone, Kirsten wouldnt of ever bothered her, those TV movies Kirsten wasnt nothing like Tori Spelling, in the 2nd movie a little maybe she was like that girl, but more funnier. You never give examples of what Kirsten did. I dont agree with the Miramonte comments. I believe that the real number was held by the cops. Even Bernadette was to I bet. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. 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. Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. You cant force somebody to be friends with you. She eventually went by Jeanette Tomanka after getting married, changing her name after the event. This type of case just proves what can happen when bullies go too far. 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. She was skinny. She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. Despite how shes best known, and though she officially had a place on the squad for the upcoming school year, her life was ended before she ever got to cheer for the MHS team. I do believe she didnt like outcasts like Nancy and Joanna there. Your email address will not be published. her a few times she was kind of uppity also like Kirsten. She looked like a nice person that had a good life ahead of her. No such articles exist about anything you have described. Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. 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. Sticking up for a Murderer youre Pathetic. And How!!! Everything is Me! It's just another notch in your gun belt. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. 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. She was also shown to be a self-centered and cruel bully, with her main target for harassment being Goth student Monica Whitley. This is what makes her an easy choice every single time. Orinda folks and former Students who knew Kirsten are not into Morbid fascinations. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. An example that shows that Bernadette didnt have respect for Kirstens family and shows how detached Bernadette was from killing Kirsten was that she appeared to have no inhibitions about attending Kirstens funeral. But they never said! Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. Killed a girl because you were jealous? In order to get into the Bobbies you had to have money. We all were in Gymn together we werent really friends, but we got along and talked and hung out in Gymn. Next to Orinda. If Bernadette was so Sweet would of never murdered. They hung out together, Bernadette couldnt face up Kirsten was more Popular than she was, and better at everything. She was snooty to or maybe just misunderstood. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. Bernadette had jealousy issues. It couldve been anyone, but kristen was the last one to get into the bobbies so she stood out. She could have gotten all of her 9 years. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. Why are you contradicting yourself? Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. She has Kirstens demeanor. Call Angela S Delvecchio on phone number (207) 288-5119 for more information and advice or to book an appointment. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. 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. I so disagree with some of the posters. Besides if Kirsten was going to out her, she would of told Alex Arnold all about it on the drive home. Growing up there for me was different, I got along with people, and didnt try so hard being popular. I dont understand what is wrong with people. To the fellow classmates of 1986 Miramonte, so sorry if your World crumbled cause it wasnt meant to be that way, but you got to know that it was t any picnic for Bernadette as well, and if she could set time back and do all over, she would of left the situation with Kirsten alone to start with. You cant go back in time. Yes Kirsten and them all thought they were better than a lot. Giving our McDonalds name Dont prove you know them. Im not arguing with and dont mean to appear hostile and wouldnt have bothered replying until I read that you are suggesting that you all (which I suppose includes me) sound like the people you are gossiping about. Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. How was the judge stupid when first of all the evidence didnt show or prove 1st degree murder then secondly that was the law at the time? Your eyes are deceiving you. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. Over, if Kirsten bullied B why didnt B use it to Strenghten her Case. On June 23, 1984, Costas was duped into attending a meal for the schools sorority-like Bob-o-Links by a bogus invitation. Shes the Victim. If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? In the spring of 1984, Kirsten had been asked to join the Bob-o-links, or Bobbies, an elite sorority-like organization of thirty to thirty-five of the best looking, most popular girls in school. It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. I couldnt tell you if she was a snob or not. She killed once. Neither does a lot of former classmates. So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. However, Angela's confirmation is presided over by a priestrather than a bishop, and the priest at Stacy's funeral iswearing green vestments (which are for ordinary days) instead ofwhite, and the casket is draped with a white pall, not purple. This is all clearly stated in the intro. Angela Delvecchio pictures, video: Mac Protti received the maximum possible punishment of nine years, although she was released on parole after only seven years at the age of 23. She had plenty of friends like in the film who loved her, but she cared only about superficial things, and people. She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. 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. All are welcome. Not true, I have heard from people at Miramonte in the class of 1986 saying that they dont want to be found right now due to their experience at Miramonte was not good at all. I never understood why Bernadette killed Kirsten. Kirsten liked almost everybody. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. No excuse for what she did, BTW she was not the poor White trash the Movie deployed her to be, she had a nice home, and was just as well off as Kirstens family, lived on the better side of town. So dont feel Sorry for her. Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. Others are not so lucky. She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? How could a teenager have been that diabolical? Theres a reason why they changed the names for the movie because it was a fictionalized version and seemed entirely based on Bernadettes version of events and not anyone elses. 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. I admit that 7 years was a bit brief but thats how it is when youre underage. (Yes at times) Kirsten teased Bernadette, but they were still mutually acquainted Bernadette never could figure out why she thought she was a Bullied failure. Wow all this bantering back and forth how sad. 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! In northern italy they have blonde hair fair and blue eyes . Angela Delvecchio is a family nurse practitioner in Bar Harbor, Maine. I cant even begin to picture Kirsten even acting halfway like Tori Spelling did, in the new Movie the Kirsten portrayed wasnt as bad, but I dont think Kirsten was like that either. Commuting time shrinks to twenty-five minutes in a BMW, the most popular car at Miramonte High School, where students scores are consistently among the highest on Californias state achievement tests. I think Kristen called Bernadette out on being a lesbian. She was a typical teenage girl who just wanted to have fun with her friends. Protti was sentenced to a maximum of nine years, but was released seven years later in 1992 on parole at the age of 23. She is still remembered for her heinous crime- murdering a young girl named Kirsten Marina Costas in 1984. God calls people home not Bernadette. Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. She had a sort of ombre style in fact which was kind of weird in the 80s, but cutting edge. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. Some claimed it was am an act of Satanism or a PCP-induced killing. I had known Kirsten since first grade, and had one class with Bernadette at the time of her arrest. Bernadette was furious and resentful that She only had Certain friends. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. Kirsten was described as a cheerful girl by classmates, and I do believe for the most part, she got along with most her classmates and school mates. Get yourself checked out! And back then Bernadette was never going to admit that. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! Did you know the 2 Accussed? Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. Kirsten Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 June 23, 1984) was an American high school student who was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti in June 1984. The affluent residents of Orinda cite good schools and a crime-free environment as the main reasons they moved to the town. When they opened the door, they saw Kirsten and, behind her, another girl, who looked about fifteen, lurking out the path.. 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. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? Between 10-15 years ago bullying came into the news. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. 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. Google It, it sure will tell you. 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. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. 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. Angela is related to Elizabeth Biernot and Angela E Goodson. Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. Arnold saw a flash from a metal blade about one-and-a-half feet long. No justification for Murder. Also there Was another girl who went out with the football team and accused them all of raping her, not the entire team, but several players and I hear she was ran out as well and dogged by the Students. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. Her inadequacies were all created by her and in her own head and she murdered Kirsten as a result. Kirsten would of long outgrown that before now, if she had of lived.