True Crime, Cold Cases, Investigative Journalism

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Bernadette Protti

  • The Tragic Murder of Kristin Costas | (L. W.’s Version)- Revamped

    ✨Early Beginnings: July 23, 1968 The vibrant, electric, lively soul that was Kristen Marina Costas was born July 23, 1968, in Oakland, Alameda County, California, to Arthur and Berit Costas. Kristen and her brother, Peter, grew up in the small suburban town of Ordina. At Miramonte High School, Kristen excelled both academically and athletically. She… Read more

  • The Case of Kristen Costas: Popularity, Deception, and a Tragic Night in Orinda

    On the surface, it looked like a typical story of teenage life in suburban California—friendships, school activities, and social pressure. But beneath that surface, the story of Kristen Costas reveals how insecurity, jealousy, and the desire to belong can spiral into something devastating. Who Was Kristen Costas? Kristen Costas was born on July 23, 1968,… Read more