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Former fraternity member pleads guilty in deadly Flagstaff hazing case
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Johnson , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Limited information is available about the circumstances surrounding the plea and the incident, but it is known that Eslick's guilty plea is related to the death of Colin Martinez, who was 18 years old at the time of the incident.
A former fraternity member has pleaded guilty to felony hazing in a case involving the death of an 18-year-old. The guilty plea was entered by Carter Eslick, who was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of Colin Martinez. The incident occurred in Flagstaff, where a drinking game took place.
Further details about the case are available from the source. Limited information is available about the circumstances surrounding the plea and the incident, but it is known that Eslick's guilty plea is related to the death of Colin Martinez, who was 18 years old at the time of the incident.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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