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Pennsylvania Mother Charged After Fatal Stabbing at Great Wolf Lodge
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Core Event
On October 12, 2026, 27-year-old Metallica Rose Harrison of Towanda called 911 from a guest room at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Pennsylvania, saying she needed “help dying.” Police arrived to find Harrison with cuts on her left wrist and superficial puncture wounds to her neck, and discovered her husband Charles Harrison and their 3-year-old son (identified only as “T.H.”) dead on separate mattresses. The adult had multiple stab wounds to the chest; the child had a single chest wound. Harrison was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later charged with two counts of criminal homicide.
Background & Context
The family checked into the resort on September 21 and had extended their stay beyond the original checkout, which had been set for Tuesday. Investigators recovered a large butcher’s knife and a smaller knife from the bathroom—neither belonging to the lodge—as well as several medication bottles and containers that appeared to hold blood. Approximately 80-90 pieces of evidence were collected from the room.
Data & Statistics
- Victims: 2 (Charles Harrison, adult; T.H., child)
- Injuries to suspect: cuts on left wrist; superficial neck punctures
- Weapons recovered: 1 large butcher-style knife, 1 smaller knife (both not lodge property)
- Evidence items seized: ~80-90 pieces, including medication bottles and blood-filled containers
Official Statements & Responses
Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso called the case a “violent domestic tragedy” and emphasized that the incident posed no ongoing threat to the community. The Great Wolf Lodge spokesperson said the resort was “deeply saddened and heartbroken” and was cooperating fully with law-enforcement investigations. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac indicated that autopsies for the two victims were scheduled for later in the week.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My husband and son are already gone in the bed in the living room. They’re already gone, I’m sorry,” — Metallica Rose
- “This is a domestic violence-related, isolated situation to a room in Great Wolf Lodge,” — Jim Wagner, police chief
- “This was a contained thing. The violence, although extreme, all took place within the confines of that room and involved close family members,” — Mike Mancuso, county district attorney
- “It was an isolated family incident, and we’re cooperating fully with local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those affected.” — The spokesperson
What’s Next
Harrison remains in custody awaiting a preliminary hearing. She was denied bail at her arraignment and is scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Daniel Kresge. Autopsy results are expected later in the week, and investigators continue to analyze the collected evidence to determine motive and any additional circumstances.
