Kimberly Anderson was born on August 16, 1964, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Growing up in a small town, she was known for her blonde hair and beauty. From an early age, Kimberly was ambitious and driven.

As she grew up, Kimberly pursued her education and began building a life for herself. She had two children with her first husband before marrying again. Her second husband, Brent Anderson, was a successful divorce attorney from the nearby town of Celina. With Brent, she had two more children, making a total of four children in her life.

By the time she was 34 years old, Kimberly had experienced both the joy of motherhood and the challenges of marriage. However, her marriage to Brent began to face difficulties shortly after the birth of their fourth child. The couple's relationship deteriorated. In October 2000, Brent filed for divorce.

The divorce proceedings heightened tensions between them, leading to a bitter custody battle over their children. Kimberly later claimed that during this tumultuous time, she had concerns about her husband's behavior, which she believed involved serious accusations regarding their children. These concerns played a significant role in their conflict.

Just days before the divorce between Kimberly Anderson and her husband Brent was to be finalized, tragedy struck. On September 2, 2001, Kimberly called 911 to report that she had shot Brent. When police arrived, they found Brent dead in a bedroom closet, having been shot eight times.

Kimberly claimed that the confrontation started when she accused Brent of molesting their son. She said he became angry and lunged at her, prompting her to grab her handgun and shoot him. In the ensuing trial, her defense argued that she acted in self-defense. They claimed that her actions were instinctual to protect herself and her children.

However, prosecutors contended that the shooting was premeditated. They noted that during the divorce proceedings, Kimberly had never accused Brent of spousal abuse. After a seven-day trial, the jury acquitted her of all charges, ruling that her actions were justified.

Despite the criminal trial's outcome, Brent's family sought civil justice. They filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Anderson. The civil jury did not agree with her defense of self-defense. They ruled that Kimberly was liable for Brent’s death and awarded his family $540,000 in damages.

This case raised many questions and sparked controversy in the community, as people had differing views on the events that unfolded that day. While Kimberly stated that her actions were defended by fear and protection, Brent’s family insisted that he did not deserve to die and that the situation could have been resolved differently.