Kirsten is the true victim in this case. [6], It took the police almost six months to find Costas' killer. And in the movie, the big butcher knife sat between the 2 girls in the car. Karma is catching up with her, thats why she has all these haters and has to watch her back anywhere she goes. Im sure at Reunions they are. Whos to say she hasnt Murdered again, if so, she Covered her tracks better, and probaly let an innocent person take the blame and maybe jailed for it. Bernadette Protti is believed to have changed her name, gotten married (causing her last name to change again), and became a nurse and medical journal author in suburban Dallas (Grapevine TX). Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. Another DJ initials it was said she was bullied relentlessly as well. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. I dont think they meant any harm at all, and as for the prank calls, they were probaly only fooling around, Nancy would take it all wrong, and say things back thinking it was a personal attack my standpoint. So I can tell you kids in these upper class schools are not angels and theyre raised not to be by their parents, who were the same way when they were in school. She still is as far as Im concerned. To anyone that wishes to support Kirstens memory, and believes Kirsten didnt deserve what happened to her, please have a look at, and join her Facebook Memorial Page. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. I know a person who knew her, she was a snob, so to speak, but she didnt deserve to die. 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. 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! Kirsten May of had moments and been a Stuck up person, but that dont Justify murdering her. Of course its done and over with, and people arent forgiving and never let you forget anything you did, she made a enormous mistake, that cant change, but she does regret it and as for her and the Costas family making Peace, cant even tell you how much truth is in that, but Im sure she reached out and owned her part, but nothing she can do to change what the outcome cost them. Missy didnt start fights just stood her ground. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. Give me an example. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. 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. Karen, keep repeating the same Comment over and Angela is related to Elizabeth Biernot and Angela E Goodson. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. Well hes probaly no better. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. 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. Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. Youre not getting that, let Kirsten Rest In Peace. Between 10-15 years ago bullying came into the news. Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. I mean she stabbed another girl to death because she was afraid to get made fun of at school or be outed or whatever. Gripping, sad, and just plain scary, A Friend to Die For premiered in September and was the highest-rated TV movie of 1994 (10 years after the actual murder.) Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. Thank God Im out of high school now and dont have to deal with all that social crap. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? If it hadnt have been for Bernadettes confession, this case probably would remain unsolved. And How!!! And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. For you to even fix your fingers to type a reference that this was some sort of fault of the victims speaks volumes about you as a person. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. I wasnt a cheerleader at all, I was in some clubs at school,( not Bobbies or Atlantis) but Spanish. You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. Where Is Angela Delvecchio Today? Harold Henthorn: Where Is He Now? She didnt have enemies,(that were known), just a fallout with Nancy. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. Same for Karen Severson and Laura Doyle theyre cold blooded killers to, Missy was Kirstens age, this happened not long after Kirsten was Murdered. She was so cute and funny, and loved to be around friends have so much fun. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. The judgemental insecurities started there for Bernadette and everyone else that was raised in those conditions. Sticking up for a Murderer youre Pathetic. Where are you these days? Judging by the comment you have written, you know nothing about love. To bad she did cause Im sure she would of grown out of her ways and be a positive influence in someones life today even. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. If you were a no body she didnt roll with you. As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. Thats a much more obvious motive. It also evil and sick. You took the words right out of my mouth! That still wasnt Kirstens fault. from what I have read on different blogs from kids that actually went to school with both these girls they have said that this movie did not accurately portray either one of the girls and thats very frustrating for people who watch the movie and find themselves empathizing with the wrong person. Kristen was a total bully, just horrible. Shame on you. Oh please bet you were t any better. Kirsten ran from Bernadettes car and wanted to be left alone, yet Bernadette stalked Kirsten to her house. But who among her friends - or should we say frenemies - would do just about anything - even kill - for a taste of Stacey's popularity? Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. I hope she prays from the bottom of her heart, because the pain she caused the Costas well, she will have to pray forever!!! Nickname: Sugar Pop. 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. Too bad Bernadette couldnt see that.. Sarah, well, MURDER IS NOT AN OPTION!! GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. Shes obviously mentally ill . Kirstens friends who said she was nice, well they were all in some (Clique) and stuck together and helped one another out. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. Home Faculty and Staff Directory All Faculty Angela J Delvecchio. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? There is no way Bernadette is better than Kirsten. Kirsten fell and sprang up again. Tony's sister, Angela Delvecchio, is also quite an awesome player in these games. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. Orinda was not Beverly Hills. Bernadette admitted to many friends she craved the wealthy life, and hated that her own parents (whom I feel sorry for) were so old. Kirsten was beautiful. Bernadette May of been misunderstood to, I thought she was Snooty to. How do you know she was a mean girl? As they drove, Kirsten seemed unconcerned when Arnold saw the mustard-colored Pinto tailing them. I dont buy into the lesbian theory. Nothing exotic on the photos Ive seen. 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. Kirsten was always joking around. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. 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. 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? Costas' parents vehemently opposed Protti's release. People are going by that. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. lifetime Death of a Cheerleader - What Happened to Angela Delvecchio? But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. Excuse my long reply. Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. We get it now, we already got it. The movie eve swapped their hair colours you cant take it too seriously although it did iclude certain claims of Beradettes like that Kirsten commented on Bernadette having cheap ski boots although all she said was that Bernadette made some comment not even what the comment was and that Kirstens voice was unexcited when she saw it was Bernadette. that HS was a tough place especially for girls. I think Bernadette was a lesbian thats why she felt she couldnt have Kirsten tell everyone that she fancied her. If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. I thought Kirsten was a very pretty little thing. Angela DelVecchio, APRN, FNP Care Philosophy: "Keep moving! So Mats read the Definition Sweet, it doesnt line up,with Murder. Lisa I totally agree. Maybe it wasnt a big national story at the time, and was more of a California Bay area story (Im from Illinois). 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. 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 a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. And not a fuckn psycho.