Student Sentenced in Connection with Fraternity Hazing Death at NAU
In Flagstaff, Arizona, one student, Carter Eslick, received jail time and probation in connection with a Northern Arizona University fraternity hazing event that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez. Eslick is the only individual facing jail time, as…
Phoenix, AZ, October 1, 2026 —
In Flagstaff, Arizona, a Northern Arizona University student has been sentenced in connection with a fraternity hazing incident that led to the death of an 18-year-old. Carter Eslick received jail time and probation for his role in the event, which resulted in the death of Colin Martinez.
Eslick is currently the only individual facing jail time in connection with the hazing event. Prosecutors indicated that there was insufficient evidence to bring charges against other students involved. The prosecution stated that while claims were made that some individuals lied to police or were involved in covering up evidence, the evidence did not support criminal charges for others beyond Eslick.
The incident occurred within the context of a fraternity hazing event at Northern Arizona University. The details surrounding the specific fraternity and the nature of the hazing activities were not fully detailed in the information available. The death of Colin Martinez, aged 18, marked the tragic outcome of this event.
The legal proceedings focused on accountability for the hazing that led to Martinez’s death. The decision to sentence Eslick while not charging others highlights the challenges prosecutors sometimes face in building cases related to fraternity activities, particularly when evidence may be obscured or insufficient for prosecution.
Further details regarding the exact nature of Eslick’s sentence, including the duration of jail time and probation, were not provided. The case underscores the serious consequences that can arise from hazing activities, which are often prohibited by universities and fraternities themselves.
Story summarized from the original created by Mason Carroll on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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