ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Prosecutors in Washtenaw County dropped an open murder case after more than two years, citing new evidence that points to self-defense.

Martez Robinson, 37, was arrested and charged in the killing of Jermaine McClendon-Denzmore, 39, who was shot and killed in June 2023 outside an apartment complex in Ypsilanti Township. After spending nearly two and a half years in Washtenaw County Jail awaiting trial, Robinson is now free.

Watch Brett Kast's video report below: Washtenaw County prosecutors drop murder case after 2 years, citing self-defense evidence

The sudden decision has left McClendon-Denzmore's family devastated and searching for answers about how the case changed course so dramatically.

"I don't feel like my son got justice though, at all," said Wendy

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