NAU fraternity hazing death: Carter Eslick sentenced to jail in Colin Martinez fatal poisoning
Former Delta Tau Delta pledge master Carter Eslick received jail time and probation following the death of Colin Martinez.
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. - Carter Eslick was sentenced to jail for his role in the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez back in January.
Eslick was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation. He could face more jail time if certain benchmarks aren't met, such as completing anti-hazing presentations.
The sentencing follows him pleading guilty to a class 4 felony hazing charge connected to the fatal alcohol poisoning of Martinez. Eslick held the role of the plegemaster.
Since the incident, Delta Tau Delta closed its chapter at Northern Arizona University.
The backstory:
Prosecutors revealed details during an Aug. 10 court proceeding about the fatal drinking game that led to Martinez's death at a Delta Tau Delta fraternity rush event.
Police discovered Martinez unresponsive around 8:44 a.m. at a house roughly a mile from Northern Arizona University. Investigators said alcohol was consumed during the Friday night event by several people, including Martinez.
Carter Eslick, 20, the chapter's new member educator, provided the alcohol and led the ritual drinking game, according to prosecutors. Flagstaff Police also arrested fraternity Vice President Ryan Creech, 20, and Treasurer Riley Cass, 20, though further investigation led authorities to forgo felony charges against Creech and Cass.
The Source: Information in this report was gathered from prosecutors; Flagstaff Police; and court documents.