Kirsten backed up, yelling at Bernadette to go away. Thats why there is no memorial this year, said Palmer. Seven years was not enough, Palmer said. Her mother, Elaine Protti, was a homemaker, while her father was a retired public works officer. You people need to leave things to GOD who pays his own punishment, and not try and play detectives. After that, Bridget fled from California to Oklahoma and officially changed her name to Jeannette Butler. But those hours had happened and by 11pm, Kirsten was pronounced dead. Unconventionality was scary to mainstream Orinda, and she was an easy target when the school population needed a scapegoat to blame for such a terrible crime. I feel for both families no winners here. And all suffer from some mental deficiency. }. Mats '86 Jun 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm. The ridiculous punishment for thr most heinous crime. It was indeed premeditated and it makes me mad that she gets to have a life when she destroyed so many others. an American high school student that was murdered by her classmate, Bernadette. Yeah, fair enough you wont get me to say she was nice to me. Get real! Bernadette was quiet the whole time, Palmer recalled. As Kirsten fell, the knife was driven twice into her back. Unfortunately, Bernadette obviously had trouble controlling her anger and impulsivity. As for Bernadette Protti's age, she is 53 years old. Hear about the real crime that Alexey's favorite Lifetime movie is based off, as well as a tasting from a delightful coffee birthday gift! Kate Ginley is a sophomore and the opinion editor for La Puma. Miamonte, were interested in tge Bernadette Protti case. It starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin, along with several other actors who will have you saying, Where have I see that person before? and typing furiously into Google. 72.10.35.84 Is Bernadette Protti still in jail? Bernadette said she turned the offer down and so an argument began. Well, guess what? Under the circumstances, such a plea would seem like a fairly reasonable thing to do: due to Bernadettes age at the time of the murder, the sentence handed down would have been the same length regardless of whether the guilty verdict was for first or second degree murder. None of this is normal behavior. setTimeout( Palmer said, I was afraid to let [my daughter] go anywhere. Idiots!!! Im not going to feel bad for a girl who insulted and teased another girl. viewed 15 April 2017 As wrong as Bernadette was to do what she did SHE Definitely, did NOT want to kiss the Greek American girl!!! protti.The sidereal bernadette protti she did parents cigar-shaped grey-green steeply . I dont care if Kirsten was the meanest toughest girl Bully ever, no excuse for Murder. Everyone can be forgiven and that isnt even the question. I feel deeply for the Costa family. The movie is based on the 1985 murder of Michele "Missy" Avila of Arleta, California, who drove off with her best friend, Karen . She was mentally unhinged and desperate for acceptance, like the detective said from the.movie! Kirsten. Brittfromseattle Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 am, Anonymous Aug 5, 2016 at 10:56 am. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Bernadette Protti was released from prison in 1992 at the age of 23 and reportedly left California, and changed her name. Only God decides where Bernadette will spend eternity. Moretti killed Kirsten Costas, a friend of hers. Yolanda Judd Jun 28, 2020 at 5:21 pm. Martin has returned for the new Lifetime remake, this time as an FBI agent investigating the murder, according to the Daily Herald, a Chicago-based outlet. Jeanette Tomanka Aka Bernadette Protti Age And Parents Now Jeanette Tomanka, Kirsten Costas' killer is 53 years of age in 2022. During that time, the community experienced growing anxiety. Kirsten staggered to the front door of the neighbours house and banged on the door. I hope she suffers. (Name will only be used to verify billing.). Another girl, Nancy Kane, had also attended. The rolling stone article was a complete fabrication. She started following Kirstens lead, figuring that if she simply travelled the same road, she would achieve the same result. Palmer recalls that Costas and Protti were in Moraga when Costas got out of the car. Sad that she got to go on with her life under a new name.Should have made her keep her name,we all get jealous but murder is never the answer.But never the less she will have to answer to God when her time comes and Im sure she will be judged rightly. Bernadette was paroled from the California Youth Authority at the ripe old age of 23. Smart Aleck, there would be less than a handful, of teen girls in this World. If all Snooty teen girls were to die, then majority of them would never reach adulthood. Bridget Moretti Histoire Vraie; Le 23 juillet 1968, la lycenne amricaine Kirsten Marina Costas dcde. Bernadette Protti's home life was just fine, by all accounts. According to Bernadette, they sat in the car for 40 minutes, with Kirsten offering her marijuana. Kirsten was a judgemental girl who stupidly believed money and designer clothes were important. Soon after this, Bernadette put her hand up for the Year Book team, but again she was not accepted. A tragedy. Worry about your own actions. She murdered an innocent person She should have gotten a life sentence. And now everyone was going to find out how weird she really was. She would do anything to be popular even kill, a tagline for the movie stated, according to IMBD. Anonymous Sep 16, 2018 at 12:47 pm, It doesnt matter if Kirsten was mean or not. Whatever the truth, Kirsten screamed at her that she was being weird. She cant now cause she stole a friend from a lot of people and a Daughter and sister to her family. On the 1st of April 1985, Bernadette Protti was found guilty of second-degree murder and was incarcerated for 9 years. Palmer disagrees. So no they dont want thier names exposed. Half of you do not even know what is happening now with your own kids , and you want to pretend to know what happened 30 years ago today? She was too afraid to answer the door and only came out when she heard the ambulance, Palmer said. All claiming they were sorry, they didnt know. She remembers Protti crying during questioning in the courtroom, with her head on the table, repeating I couldnt let her tell! LOL How stupid it is to even suggest that! I almost hate movies because it takes away from the facts of what really happened. She watched as the other car parked outside of Kirstens house. None of you still know why. Bernadette was a minor and the judge gave a sentence that he/she, at the time, saw fit for a minor who just made a bad decision on that horrible night. According to The Los Angeles Times, Protti was sentenced to a juvenile prison for 7 years. She was 16 not 6. She paid her dues to the court system and I am sure she is now and always will for the remainder of her life. Meanwhile, Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. At the Costas home, Arnold, sitting in his car, saw Protti attack Costas. Bernadette Protti is an Italian American teenager born on September 20, 1968, changes her name often, who killed Kirsten Costas with a butcher knife out of jealously. 30 years ago, it was a big deal to be a lesbian, said Palmer. Miss Costas had been stabbed five times with a kitchen knife. Why did Bernadette have that knife in her car? She wanted to live in a home with a manicured lawn, and she also wanted to have all of the latest expensive trinkets just like the Costases, according to People. Small sentences were the way it was in the mud 20th century. Her parents were devout Catholics; her father was a retired public works officer and her mother a homemaker. The speculation on whether or not this had anything to do with homosexuality, is asinine to say the least. If you lived in Orinda, there was competition to be the best. Dont think so, Like I said, everyone would of grown up( including Kirsten) and it would of blown over long before now, and Bernadette would of been able to last it out. Bernadette has gone on with her life. Even if so, no right to take her life. Or any teen girl period. Isaiah 43:19 I sat in class with them both, and I cant figure it out, though the gay angle has been the one that always made the most sense to me. I can't live if it is known. She hunted that poor Kirsten down. I feel for the Costa family. Kirsten Costas, a 15-year-old teen living in the small suburban California town of Orinda, was stabbed to death by her classmate Bernadette Protti, then also 15, on June 23, 1984. Bernadette went to school. Marina Costas (July 23, 1968 - June 23, 1984) was. She was born into a devout catholic family, the youngest of six children. The Costa family settled in Hawaii, which included the mother, the fatherBeritand Kirsten's brother, Peter, after being left discouraged by the flakey judiciary. I dont get why she only got 7 years. If not them why did bernadette have this huge knife in hopes of only wanting to talk! Nancy had once been part of the group Kirsten hung with. Why? Anonymous Jul 23, 2019 at 8:32 am, Protti should have been in jail a lot longer then what she did she can not be trusted to stab someone because they wont be your friend I dont care what Kristen did Protti set her up and had full attention to kill her Protti is a disgusting human being I hope she rots in HELL I can just imagine what she teaches her children about life if u dont get what u want just kill them I hope Kristen is haunting her for the rest of her life Protti should be ashamed of herself, Carl Bailey Jun 23, 2019 at 5:29 pm. For six months Protti went without being apprehended. It seems somewhat appropriate for the sentence to be handed down on April Fools Day: given that Bernadette had tried to plead guilty to the lesser charge, this meant the Contra Costa County had forked out tens of thousands of dollars to find out an answer they already knew. Background: The daughter of affluent parents, Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. Bernadette had been there. @OfficialBPeters. You know, I am sad for Kirstins parents. Upon confirming that Bernadettes alibi was as thin-skinned as her constitution, the private investigator took this information to detectives. Bridget Moretti, also known as Bernadette Protti (a murderer of Kirsten Costas), is a well-known character. 28 min; APR 16, 2021; SUMP COFFEE / HUGH MOTTRAM BROOKS 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. Acalanes Hosts First District Dance Since COVID-19, College and Career Hosts Engineering Talk, Wrestling Outduels for Podium Spot at NCS. Bernadette wasnt accepted into the yearbook committee even after the murder) Anyway, once she saw that knife, Bernadette thought to herselfI do have a reason to kill this girl. mr. a. Kirsten would likely have had no clue of the effect her words and actions were having on her fellow classmate. Now that she had her foot in the door, surely all she had to do now was simply put her hand out.