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Judge sentences NAU fraternity leader to 60 days in jail for pledge's fatal hazing

Judge sentences NAU fraternity leader to 60 days in jail for pledge's fatal hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425%, more than five times the legal limit. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game at an off-campus house. The judge emphasized that no one intervened to save Martinez, while the victim's family sought reform in Greek life rather than maximum prison time.

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days for Fatal Hazing Incident
crime-and-courts8 days ago

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days for Fatal Hazing Incident

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425% after participating in a hazing drinking game at an off-campus house. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge, acknowledging his responsibility for providing the alcohol and rules for the event. The victim's family sought reform rather than maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene. The national fraternity organization closed the NAU chapter following the incident.

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing
crime8 days ago

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425%, more than five times the legal limit. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game at an off-campus house during a recruitment event. The victim's family sought reform rather than maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene.

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing
crime9 days ago

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of alcohol poisoning at an off-campus Delta Tau Delta house during a recruitment event. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game that resulted in the pledges consuming approximately 3.5 liters of vodka. The victim's family sought reform over maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene. The national fraternity organization closed the NAU chapter following the incident.

Arizona Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing
us-news9 days ago

Arizona Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University’s Delta Tau Delta chapter, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 31, 2026, death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425%, more than five times the legal limit. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game at an off-campus house during a recruitment event. While the university suspended the chapter and the national organization closed it, Eslick’s sentence included deferred jail time contingent on completing 305 anti-hazing presentations. The victim’s family sought reform rather than maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene.

Three NAU Fraternity Members Charged in Hazing Death
crime8 months ago

Three NAU Fraternity Members Charged in Hazing Death

Three Delta Tau Delta members at Northern Arizona University were arrested on hazing charges after an 18-year-old student died at an off-campus fraternity event. Authorities indicated alcohol may have been consumed during the gathering, and investigators are continuing to review evidence and consult the medical examiner to determine the cause of death. NAU issued a statement emphasizing safety and accountability.