U. of Arizona Student Sentenced for Killing Roommate

TUCSON, ARIZ.

Galareka Harrison, who was convicted of fatally stabbing her University of Arizona roommate, was sentenced to life in prison without the option of parole. Harrison was convicted of first-degree murder on Sept. 19 by a Pima County, Ariz., jury after killing her roommate in their dorm room last year.

Harrison was also sentenced an additional five years for forgery and identity theft. She will serve the sentences concurrently.

The victim’s parents sued the university for failing to separate the two women after the victim filed complaints against Harrison.

For additional information, click here.

Related articles:

If you appreciated this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!

Leading in Turbulent Times: Effective Campus Public Safety Leadership for the 21st Century

This new webcast will discuss how campus public safety leaders can effectively incorporate Clery Act, Title IX, customer service, “helicopter” parents, emergency notification, town-gown relationships, brand management, Greek Life, student recruitment, faculty, and more into their roles and develop the necessary skills to successfully lead their departments. Register today to attend this free webcast!

Get Our Newsletters
Campus Safety Conference promo