Cali Anderson, 37, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of Michael Marks, 35, following a stabbing incident last June outside the Woodland Greens apartment complex in Lynnwood. In November, Anderson pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, admitting to the stabbing but asserting it was self-defense. Witnesses described an escalating argument that culminated in Anderson attacking Marks from behind with an 8-inch Bowie knife. Prosecutor Joseph Kelstrup highlighted Anderson's lack of fear or remorse during the incident, noting her taunting remarks after the stabbing. Marks was initially revived but later died from his injuries.

The defense argued that Anderson acted out of fear due to Marks' violent reputation in the local drug community, but the court found her response excessive, referencing her own writings that expressed satisfaction in the act. This case underscores the complexities of self-defense claims and the societal issues surrounding violence in vulnerable communities.