How is obsessing over this going to solve the problem? We all moved on, every time we rehash this, it just brings up the past to that very day. Angela Delvecchio. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. Or do you mean that you think she was a fragile human being before she brutally murdered Kirsten? She is rumored to have "two left feet". Everything is Me! Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. She only had Certain friends. The characters are Catholic,as evidenced by Stacey's funeral mass, the mention of prior attendance at St. Joseph's Catholic School, and Angela's confession to her priest when the guilt gets to be too much - not to mention Angela's post-murder Christian service as a peer counselor and candy striper. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Not when she robbed a girl in the Spring of her life, and robbed her of a Family, graduating from High School, and Marrying a nice man, and whatever she planned to become in the future, Bernadette took it all from her. I hear Kirsten was a Sweet Adorable girl, and I heard she was a Bully. I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. Lemme tell all of you a little something because I lived and breathed the entire lifestyle of growing up in orinda and knew both Bernadette and kirsten. I dont go by Movies cause Movies dramatize the events to how they perceive it. Bernadette admitted to many friends she craved the wealthy life, and hated that her own parents (whom I feel sorry for) were so old. But that has about a millionth of a percent chance of ever happening. Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes. People make their own reputation and choices in life whether they are bad or good. 400 North Ingalls Building. Kirsten was Cute and funny from my Standpoint. She was a member of a highly selective sorority club called the Bobbies. Changing your name does not change your being, by the way. The tunehas long been mistaken as a tribute to the Protti/Costas murder case. Required fields are marked *. Bernadette was furious and resentful that Youre not looking at that Situation. Im sure Kirsten had her moments and faults and good qualities as well. They just had their own group of girls. Bernadette had jealousy issues. In this iteration, the setting is still California, but Protti's name is Bridget Moretti and Costas is called Kelly Locke. Tony's sister, Angela Delvecchio, is also quite an awesome player in these games. Protti lured Costas from her home with a false story about a party, to which the wanna-be would give her pretty friend a ride. 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 can tell its you before I even read the first line. I got the impression they were both Stuckup ( Bernadette and Kirsten) they were friends to. She slaughtered a girl. Every Murdered person was once someones child, parent, sibling or spouse. Angela DelVecchio Managing Editor Philly Sports Digest, Award Winning Broadcast Journalist, News Director, Writer, Public Speaker. Maria I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. I understand wanting to have what your friends have. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. If the ones acting like Hoes were demonized while everyone lived happily ever after, why were they demonized. Using friends names there, they altered her friends names for Privacy rights. It would appear that kirsten marina costas was a spoilt rich kid who never had to go without any luxuries at all. Dont matter if the girl bullied her. Cause Bernadette was stuck up to, or thats how Bernadette appeared. Bern was more well off than a lot of people in the Neighborhood she grew up in. As for Bernadette, dont you think she paid for it, she cant show her face in fear of someone bringing up her past, it will always be there forever, so she got caught, and got hers I case you think she didnt. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. Im embarrassed for her. Her self esteem was riding on Kirstens approval! Youre not getting that, let Kirsten Rest In Peace. You are full of it. 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. All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. I didnt know Kirsten but a friend of mine knew her well, she was a (Bubbly) girl and yes she was (self absorbed) what teen girl isnt. She didnt hate anyone. In the meantime, the girl driving the Pinto had quickly parked and slid out of her own car. How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? Angela Delvecchio is a married woman who resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband and their child at the present time. Maybe its the black and white look but Kirsten looked as plain as Bernadette. Joe Kosla, where are you? Was Bernadette fragile when her behaviour was reported to not have changed after Kirstens murder? 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). I dont agree with the Miramonte comments. She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. It was like she was obsessed with her, which she probably was. Do I think it was premeditated. She is the younger sister of Tony Delvecchio. I knew nothing about this story until I saw it on lifetime and I actually felt really sorry for Kelly Martin who portrayed Bernadette protti. Move on. Nancy I know exactly how you feel. Bernadette had no reason to murder, shes just a cold blooded killer. So classy and dead on. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Youre going off a moviea fictionalized account. They were all fun gals to be around. For what? 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. 2,431 Followers, 1,642 Following, 389 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Angela Del Vecchio (@angy.delvecchio) Kirsten was the life of the party. My honest opinion on this is that I think that Kirsten didnt deserve to die. Some 86 graduate girls felt ridiculed and belittled by them as well as I did and others. NEXT: Netflix's Cheer: Where the Cheerleaders Are Now, 10 Awesome Facts You Need To Know About The Lifetime Film, A Friend To Die For, 90210's Tori Spelling Can't Be on Real Housewives Because She's 'Too Nice', 10 Best High School Movies Of All Time (Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes), Heroes: How Saving The Cheerleader Saved The World (It's Not What You Think, Netflix's Cheer: Where the Cheerleaders Are Now. So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. Nurturers dont kill people. Her parole would have gone ahead sooner apparently but in 1992 one of the parole board Victor Wisehart voted to keep her in jail as she showed an inability to control her anger and he felt that she was still a danger to the public, she had had a violent altercation with a boyfriend in the prison/school system, he said there was a hidden trigger that switched on when she didnt get her own way! I hope shes not sick esp. I know there were Bogus postings from Kirstens classmates. Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. Not saying she was an Angel, Im sure she said something to hurt Someones feelings, who hasnt! Defining Feature: Klutzy, younger sister of Tony who is also an Italian mobster stereotype. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. Telephone: (734)763-0002. adelvecc@umich.edu. In the movie, she's well into her junior year of high school before someone catches on that she did it. Shes older also. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. Kirsten was lured out of her house under false pretences to a bobbie (sorority) dinner that didnt exist by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. Karen, its true, Bernadette was obsessed with Kirsten . I am shocked to even read that some people think this 15 year old girl deserved to die because she could be a little snobby at school, I personally would prefer my children to be friends at school with a snobby girl than a cold blooded killer! She wont tell where shes at, cause to many people have it out for her cause of her past. I dont understand why Kirsten Costas was portrayed as a pretty girl or how she even was some one to be jealous of. Why are you so focused on what they looked like? The Judge felt sorry for her, and felt that the Community was using her trial as entertainment purposes and amusement. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. Room 2160 400NIB. Is it respectful to perpetuate lies about a murdered teenage girl due to a fictional depiction? Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. People in Orinda arent worried about this so much anymore, for all over the World were in times of need and Sorrow. Shame on you. She loved to play Nancy Drew. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. Kirsten liked almost everybody. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. Bernie has a sweet melancholy. Ive been suicidal just from being bullied. And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. If they want it known they will come forth themselves and tell it or contact you. I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. Even if Missy and Kirsten were Bullies bo reason to Murder them. [4], On June 23, 1984, Costas was lured with a phony invitation to a dinner for the Bob-o-Links, a sorority-like group at school. I dont understand what is wrong with people. Cause Kirsten was friends with most people who were (popular) and Bernadette wanted to be included in that so badly.. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. Im incandescent with rage. No other word. On the other hand, no one suspected that the perpetrator was a local of Northern California who made their home in an Orinda suburb. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. Community. I'm all over it! It was to Personal. She had a sort of ombre style in fact which was kind of weird in the 80s, but cutting edge. 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. You that said Kirsten was mean, dont know her, or anything about her. Cant imagine what feelings the Costas family had either. She loved School. She eventually went by Jeanette Tomanka after getting married, changing her name after the event. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. Angela was just 23 years old when she was finally freed from prison in the year 1992. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. Karen, everyone reading your comments sees you as the odious one. You clearly are basing your opinions on a movie a fictional depiction. Executive Director @ Non-Profit Agency. Kirsten was always joking around. Maybe they were all misunderstood. Sometimes she could come off the wrong way, but if someone rubbed her the wrong way, she would let them know. I watched the movie again (both versions) and I have to agree with Miss Kiwi. Wish someone would come back on here and tell us more about it. Maybe you need (a Life of your own). The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482. Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. No reason for Murder cause someone is what you arent, or ever will be. [7], Protti claimed to have found the kitchen knife by chance, and her elder sister, Virginia Varela, testified in court that she kept that knife in her car to cut vegetables. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. She is unstable and who knows what she will do. 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.