Murder of Kirsten Costas

Kirsten Costas
Born
Kirsten Marina Costas

(1968-07-23)July 23, 1968
DiedJune 23, 1984(1984-06-23) (aged 15)
Cause of deathStabbing
NationalityAmerican
EducationMiramonte High School
Parents
  • Arthur Costas (father)
  • Berit Costas (mother)

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.

The daughter of Arthur and Berit Costas, Kirsten Costas and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Orinda, California. Costas attended Miramonte High School and was a member of the school's varsity swimming team and the cheerleading squad.