Former Arizona fraternity leader sentenced in pledge's death

Carter Eslick, a 20-year-old former fraternity leader at Northern Arizona University, has been sentenced to two months in jail and three years of supervised probation following a felony hazing charge. The sentencing occurred in Coconino County Superior Court after Eslick pleaded guilty to his role in the death of 18-year-old pledge Colin Daniel Martinez.

The incident took place on January 31 at an off-campus residence. According to court documents and autopsy results, Martinez died of alcohol poisoning after consuming vodka as part of a ritual intended to induce vomiting. His blood-alcohol content was recorded at 0.425%, which is more than five times the legal limit for drivers over 21 in the state.

Witnesses reported attempting to monitor Martinez throughout the night by checking his pulse and adjusting his sleeping position. As part of his probation, Eslick is required to deliver 305 anti-hazing presentations and must undergo alcohol and drug assessments. The university suspended the Delta Tau Delta fraternity following the death, and the national organization has since closed the Northern Arizona University chapter.