Teen Pleads Guilty in Fraternity Hazing Death | Phoenix News

A 20-year-old fraternity member, Carter Eslick, just pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge tied to the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez, who died from alcohol poisoning during a Delta Tau Delta initiation in Flagstaff. Eslick admitted he supplied the alcohol and led a dangerous drinking game that pushed Martinez’s BAC over five times the legal limit. Under the plea deal, he’ll get probation — but the judge could still send him to jail for up to a year — and he forfeited his right to a jury trial. The fraternity has shut down, and Martinez’s family insists any resolution must recognize this was a preventable tragedy. Eslick’s sentencing is set for September 30th, and he’ll lose civil rights including voting and gun ownership for the duration of his sentence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2726b9740bf69377