Galareka Harrison was born on March 26, 1989. She grew up in Chinle, Arizona, which is located on the Navajo Reservation.

Galareka Harrison, a 19-year-old former University of Arizona student, was convicted of murdering her dorm roommate, Mia Janelle Henderson, in September 2007. The crime took place in their dorm room early in the morning hours of September 5.

Harrison stabbed Henderson 23 times after feeling angry and jealous over a theft report Henderson made against her. Henderson had accused Harrison of stealing her identification and money. On the night of the murder, Henderson was asleep when Harrison attacked her. The injuries caused by the stabbing were severe, with many wounds penetrating deeply into Henderson’s body.

After the stabbing, police responded to the dorm when students reported hearing screams. Witnesses in the area described the sounds of struggle and shouting. Harrison appeared outside the room, covered in blood and with a wound on her leg, claiming she had been attacked.

Harrison initially tried to deflect blame by claiming that an unknown intruder was responsible for the attack. However, during the police investigation, it was revealed that she had lied multiple times about the events surrounding the murder.

During the trial, prosecutors argued that Harrison had planned the attack in advance. They presented evidence showing that she had purchased a knife shortly before returning to the dorm. After a quick deliberation, a jury found her guilty of first-degree murder, forgery, and identity theft.

At her sentencing, Harrison was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the murder of Henderson. In addition, she received consecutive sentences for her other charges. The case impacted both the Navajo community and the university, as both mourned the loss of Henderson and struggled to understand the violent act that occurred.