In this episode, we dive into the tragic case of Kirsten Costas, a 15 year old high school student and cheerleader from the quiet suburb of Orinda, California, whose life was cut short by a fatal act of jealousy. Kirsten was lured out under false pretenses by her classmate Bernadette Protti and the evening took a horrifying turn.
What drove this deadly encounter between the two girls? We explore the toxic pressures of high school popularity, envy, and the shocking lengths Bernadette went to fit in. We discuss the events leading up to Kirsten's death and discuss the dynamics behind this heartbreaking crime.
Join us as Savannah examines how the intense desire to belong can sometimes lead to devastating consequences and Elysia asks all the questions no one can answer.
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Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm
https://loriajohnston.medium.com/kirsten-costas-the-real-life-death-of-a-cheerleader-95bc7b3f393
https://clickamericana.com/topics/crime/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985
https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=500&year1=198407&year2=202408
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qrGrV51egc&t=893s
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