Angela Delvecchio-Hall is on Facebook. If Kirsten wanted to smoke pot, Bern would of esp. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? 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. Kirsten was Cute and so funny and bouncy and full of energy and Life. So she had money, her family did. Kirsten, who appeared tense but not terrified, said, My friend got weird on me. She asked to call home. I read a lot of nice things about Kirsten as well, so she couldnt of been all that bad. Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? Lots of her classmates are out of State and moved on, maybe you all should as well, Bernadette isnt even around, leave her alone, the past is gone its not coming back ever. If Kirsten was mercilessly cruel to Bernadette, it would have been brought up at Bernadettes trial which would have strengthened her case, but it wasnt brought up because it didnt happen. RELATED: 10 Best High School Movies Of All Time (Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes). I hear Bernadette was Snooty also as Snooty as Kirsten. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. She was to busy of a girl. 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. My comments arent gossip. 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. [citation needed], Costas' murder was featured in season 5 of Deadly Women, season 1, episode 3, of Investigation Discovery's The 1980's: The Deadliest Decade, and an episode of Killer Kids titled Rumors & The To-Do List. The alternative rock band Marcy Playgroundrecorded a song called "Death of a Cheerleader" for their 2003 album Marcy Playground 3. Too bad Bernadette WAS a pathetic psychopathic freak. Bernadettes family lived in a more expensive area than Kirsten, so what does that tell you? Thats how they rolled. lifetime Death of a Cheerleader - What Happened to Angela Delvecchio? You cuss and run loose you wont be accepted. Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. Nobody was all that nice to each other because that was the culture parents included even more so than the kids. People make their own reputation and choices in life whether they are bad or good. 2016 - 2020. Even before I read about the real case, I thought the movie blamed the victim way too much. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. 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. So please stop drudging up the past and move on with your lives please. that HS was a tough place especially for girls. She had moments, and she told her feelings about people. Dont let that sweet innocent act fool you. Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. That already happened. Does it make you feel good to knowingly lie about a dead murdered girl? So Miramonte was no worse with snobs than any school. She dared to say she could not commit suicide because her religion would not allow it, but did not take into consideration the life of Kirstens! No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? Well it is best to not bother the girl anymore sick or not, cause she moved on and so did the Costas family, so why keep the fuel burning, its just best to let folks live their lives. They are Cat Mean. She may of been misunderstood. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. She was good at that. She was outgoing even as a nurse, but now, I hear she dont really associate with anyone outside of family. Only talked to her once or twice ever. Do you really think its acceptable to lure someone out of their house under false pretences and then expect a positive reaction if your lie is discovered? I think Bernadette was a lesbian thats why she felt she couldnt have Kirsten tell everyone that she fancied her. Joey dated Angela Delvecchio before the series began. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) - Click Americana Kristen had it well deserved. She loved School. American filmmaker James Benning covered the aftermath of the murder in his 1987 documentary Landscape Suicide. Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. first of all, the judge had to be stupid to find it second degree murder and it doesnt matter if she didnt plan to kill kirsten. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. is it really about wealth, splendour etc? Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. Kirstens family and Berns family were both Well off, Bern lived in a Richer part. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. Bernadette was a Snob also. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. Bernadette was to in a (round about way) She wasnt as popular as Kirsten, she desired to have the things Kirsten had. Menu. School is what you make of it, bullying goes on all the time no reason to Murder over that, Kirsten would of grown out of it by now even if she was a bully. Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. justice was nwot served and the costas have shed tears and felt grief for over 30 years and i think bernadette shouldnt have been given the privelege to go to college, get her high school diploma, have a boyfriend, and then have kids and get married no she should have been locked in a brick cell staring at walls all day so that she could focus on what she did but no she is scott free now to go out and kill again if she wants. Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. If the ones acting like Hoes were demonized while everyone lived happily ever after, why were they demonized. We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. Your argument is Sort of pointless, and hypocritical considering that Bernadette did not value TRUE FEELINFS, FREINDSHIPS!!! That Movie was nothing like the real Kirsten. Age Wiki & More Information On We Met In Virtual Reality Cast, Joe Lycett Sister Beth Lycett Make Clothes For His TV Appearances, Nany Gonzalez Before And After Veneers Transformation Is Astonishing, What Is Bling Empires Blake Abbie Family Net Worth 2023, Michael Chernus And Wife Emily Simoness Made Their Best Decisions In 2015. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. I know this because I was there in the same class of Kirsten and Bernadette. In real life, it took six months for law enforcement to discover that Costas was the killer. 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. You copied your little story from some other website. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. So sad her life was shortened. Wikipedia.org Orinda Woman, Convicted in 1984 Murder, Is Free on Parole No one wanted to believe that the killer came from Orinda, the lush Northern California suburb where Kirsten lived. 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 wasnt into that game. Alexander and Mary Jane Arnold, who live in Moraga, had been playing cribbage with neighbors. I heard from an article from her friends mom, Kirsten wasnt exclusive and liked everyone. Bernadette/Jeanette has paid her dues. Bet you didnt walk on Water yourself as a teen, bet you were smart Aleck, most teen girls are, and they grow out of it, dont give them the right to be killed. After attempting to confirm Protti's alibi, police suspected that she had lied. Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. I think the outcast girls there would say Kirsten was a (bully) chaise no one liked them, and they would say that. She could be mean, in fact, I could see her getting mean before I could see Kirsten. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. 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. 10 Awesome Facts You Need To Know About The Lifetime Film, A Friend To 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! Youre not getting that, let Kirsten Rest In Peace. No in the documentary where the new wave girl was actually interviewed, she ACTUALLY said I want you dead and to see your blood drip Her own words in the interview on true crime via Amazon Prime she said those EXACT words. I read a lot of these Articles,and her BFF said the exact same thing on one interview. I dont buy into the lesbian theory. with this Virus going around. She is the younger sister of Tony Delvecchio. Teenagers killed each other for being bullied or cause they are lesbian? I would suggest that you should be able to distinguish between a fictional depiction and reality, but judging from your comments it is clearly beyond your capacity to do so. Costas received her secondary education at Miramonte High School, where she was a member of both the varsity swim team and the cheering squad. Associate Professor Emerita. I do remember she was very insecure and would pick on B clearly an attempt to boost her confidence. Read about the real story instead of talking crap. She once told Kirsten to shut up in biology and thats why everyone thought shed done it. 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 would of never Confessed but FBI got involved, and were closing in on her. [3] At the Costas home, Arnold, sitting in his car, saw Protti attack Costas. She sometimes wore tie-dyed socks, what people are wearing now., Another recalls, I remember watching her after she made cheerleader. We had quite a few of them there. Art and Berit were Wonderful people. She could block it out of her mind (her words). Social Work is in my soul Angela Delvecchio - @Ang_Delvecchio Santa Mira High School In the meantime, and along with the rest of the town, I watched this whole tale unfold sadly and slowly during the course of several months. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. Bernadette was clearly very sick and disturbed, yet you appear to be minimizing or even excusing Kirstens murder by referring to Bernadette as a fragile human being, and writing Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink. Sorry about that. Where are the examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette and pushing her to her limit? [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. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. I could call you out but I wont. Im not sure about that case, but Kirsten I cant picture her being a bully, yes telling how she felt, that she did well. Protti didnt get a short sentence because she claimed to have been picked on. I hear her husband knew all along about her. Death of a Cheerleader - What Happened to Angela Delvecchio? - myLot Kirsten was almost identical to that, no like Tori Spelling. Sweet Melancholy my tail. Kirsten was the energy of the house, says her mother. I just didnt bother with them. Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. Cant blame Kirsten if you werent popular, maybe ask yourself why. people arent to worried about this case any longer. No reason for Murder cause someone is what you arent, or ever will be. Kirsten was well liked and cared. You are full of it. Stuck up she was, no Bully. Here are some less-known facts about the show and actual crime. People who need to put others down to feel validated are the ones with the mental problems and theres no excuse for that type of behavior the ppl saying that this girl or any girl is ugly they need to get checked maybe they are the real lesbians lol. In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. I know. Wow all this bantering back and forth how sad. (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. You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? Im not saying Kirsten was totally innocent, for it takes 2, but to Murder in Cold blood. Shame on you. Where Is Angela Delvecchio Aka Bernadette Protti Today? Actress Kellie We all have moved on, and went on with our Lives since that tragic episode. 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? Karma is catching up with her, thats why she has all these haters and has to watch her back anywhere she goes. That Bullying was a Copout. I feel sorry for Bernadette. They were always so nice to all of us (Kirstens friends) and I have fond memories of them, enjoyed thier home, nice home, and BTW Kirstens house wasnt any Mansion, it was beautiful Ranch home with a nice back yard, and Bernadettes house was just as nice as Kirstens if not nicer. Later, she married her husband and is now officially known to the world as Jeannette Tomanka. Bernadette was not only bitter and resentful that she was not selected for cheerleading or the yearbook committee, but she was also envious of Kirstens well-known life and the success she had achieved. 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. Angela is shown to wear a white shirt, a blue vest and a blue skirt with brown hair. She is still recognised for the horrific crime that she committed in 1984, which was the murder of a young girl whose name was Kirsten Marina Costas. She has Mental issues and always will. They had to leave school. still no right to murder anyone. It also evil and sick. Everyone talked a bunch of crap about each other, including Bernadette who was just as rude and mean as any other girl there. Girls are graded by twenty judges, and are told their fate at an Academy Awards-type ceremony where outgoing cheerleaders pluck names from envelopes, giving the winners kisses and flowers. You are right, (Kirsten didnt really bully Bernadette) around a friend she would throw ice at Bernadette, and tease her to show off in front of thier friend, (but girls will be girls). We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. 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. Bernadettes BFF. No right to Murder a person. Others are not so lucky. This version stays true to how Protti confessed, which was by writing a letter to her mother, as opposed to confessing to her priest. Very few that arent. Karen I believe on that fateful night In The car Bernadette was pushing a friendship was was adamant and persistent about it. 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. I dont understand why you sympathize with a murderer and perpetuate lies about her murder victim under different aliases. Bernadette is Sick. Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. Youre not looking at that Situation. I feel for the Costas family. 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. I was a year behind those girls, Bernadette was mean to me, she was stuck up also. . View Angela Delvecchio results in New York (NY) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Boys are Smart Aleck also, girls are Worse at it. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. 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? They were snooty and cocky but not mean. Born Today Most Popular Celebs Most Popular Celebs Celebrity News. I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. While she lacked the blond good looks of many of her friends, she had beautiful olive skin, and when she pulled her curly hair brown with golden highlights back from her forehead, her mother thought Kirsten looked like a Vogue model. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. No one really cares why. Thats a much more obvious motive. I had known Kirsten since first grade, and had one class with Bernadette at the time of her arrest. I dont even think she was there when that all went down. What bad behaviour? She eventually went by Jeanette Tomanka after getting married, changing her name after the event. I was called ugly, to my face by a group of senior boys on my first day. 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. There was no justification for murder even if the victim was a bully, which it seems she was, at worst, catty. Select this result to view Angela E Delvecchio's phone number, address, and more. That dont Justify Murder. Kirsten is forever missed. Its sad, but when all is said and done its not worth it. She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. I seen a few of them out and about. Interesting. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! 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. She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. There was no teasing and ostracisation. She never had words with Kirsten, just said Kirsten hardly talked to her, maybe once or twice in her entire life. Deadly Women portrayed Kirsten differently, she was kind of like that, but cut up more and more bouncier. Yes, I have seen the movie. I hear Bernadette is depressed a lot these days. And yes, I was bullied in high school too. Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder?