A 27-year-old Pennsylvania mother has been charged with two counts of criminal homicide following a tragic double homicide at a popular resort in the Pocono Mountains. Investigators say Metallica Rose Harrison of Towanda allegedly killed her husband and their 3-year-old son inside a guest room at the Great Wolf Lodge in Pocono Township on Monday, October 12, 2026.
According to the criminal complaint filed by the Pocono Township Police Department, local officers responded to the family’s hotel room at approximately 3:13 p.m. following a 911 call made by Harrison herself. Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso and police officials noted that the emergency call included statements from Harrison indicating she wanted to end her life and telling dispatchers that her husband and son were already gone.
The Discovery at Great Wolf Lodge
When police arrived at the guest room door, they encountered Harrison, who exhibited bleeding cuts on her left wrist and superficial puncture wounds on her neck. She allegedly told officers that she wanted to be with her family.
Inside the room, authorities discovered the body of 27-year-old Charles Harrison on a mattress on the floor with multiple stab wounds to his chest. Their 3-year-old son was found on a separate mattress with what appeared to be a single stab wound to the chest. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac scheduled autopsies for later in the week to determine the exact causes of death.
Investigators processing the crime scene recovered two kitchen knives with teal handles in the bathroom. Resort staff confirmed that these knives did not match any utensils kept or provided by Great Wolf Lodge. Officers also documented multiple bottles of medication and containers with suspected blood inside the room.
Statements and Investigation Details
Hotel security records showed that the Harrison family initially checked into the resort on September 21, with their reservation later extended to October 13. Surveillance footage captured the family entering their room at 6:53 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, with minimal movement recorded thereafter until the 911 call the following afternoon.
While being transported by ambulance to St. Luke’s Hospital – Monroe Campus for treatment of her injuries, Harrison made several incriminating statements to emergency personnel and accompanying officers. Court documents state she remarked, “Every day, I work so hard. To be the best person, the best mother, the best wife. It wasn’t supposed to end like this.”
When detectives later attempted to interview Harrison at the hospital after advising her of her Miranda rights, she declined to speak further, stating she was “suicidal, not stupid.” Police executed search warrants to collect DNA samples and photograph her body, noting the absence of any defensive wounds or bruising.
Resort Response and Public Safety
District Attorney Mancuso assured the public that the violent domestic incident was isolated and posed no ongoing threat to the community. Great Wolf Lodge officials released a statement expressing deep sadness over the tragedy and confirming full cooperation with local law enforcement.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by a tragic domestic incident that occurred yesterday in a guest room at our resort in the Pocono Mountains,” the resort stated. “It was an isolated family incident, and we’re cooperating fully with local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation.”
The resort temporarily restricted access to the immediate area of the incident while allowing normal operations to resume, offering flexible rescheduling options for guests affected by the situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is charged in the Great Wolf Lodge stabbings?
Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, of Towanda, Pennsylvania, has been charged with two counts of criminal homicide.
Who were the victims of the incident?
The victims are Metallica Harrison’s husband, Charles Harrison, and their 3-year-old son.
When did the tragedy occur?
Police responded to the emergency call at Great Wolf Lodge in Pocono Township on Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 3:13 p.m.
What did investigators find in the hotel room?
Authorities recovered two kitchen knives with teal handles that did not belong to the resort, alongside various bottles of medication and containers with suspected blood.
Is there any ongoing threat to the public?
No, Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso confirmed that the event was an isolated domestic incident with no continuing threat to public safety.
