Mom Accused of Killing Husband and 3-Year-Old Son at Family Resort Before Making Chilling 911 Call

A family getaway at a popular Pennsylvania resort ended in an unimaginable tragedy when a 27-year-old mother allegedly killed her husband and their 3-year-old son before calling emergency services and saying that her family was already gone. The shocking incident unfolded at Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains, where the family had been staying for several weeks. Investigators are now working to establish what happened inside the hotel room and what led to the deaths of two people who should have been safe with their loved ones.

According to police and court documents, the woman, identified as Metallica Rose Harrison, called 911 on Monday, October 12, seeking help because she was experiencing suicidal thoughts. During the call, she allegedly told the dispatcher that her husband and son were already dead. Her statements prompted an emergency response to the family’s room at the resort in Scotrun, Pennsylvania. When officers arrived, they reportedly found Harrison injured and in need of medical attention. Inside the room, they discovered her husband, Charles Harrison, and their young son, both dead from apparent stab wounds.

The details recorded in the criminal complaint have added to the shock surrounding the case. Authorities allege that Charles suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest, while the couple’s 3-year-old son had an apparent stab wound to his chest. Investigators also reported finding two knives in the bathroom, along with medication bottles and other potential evidence. The resort confirmed that the knives were not the type supplied or kept by the property. For investigators, the room has become a crucial part of the effort to reconstruct the events that led to the deaths.

As emergency personnel transported Harrison to a hospital, she allegedly made emotional statements about the family life she had hoped to build. According to the complaint, she told responders that she had worked hard to be the best person, mother and wife, adding that she had imagined having a happy family since childhood. Those remarks have drawn attention as investigators examine her state of mind and the circumstances leading up to the incident. However, officials have not publicly established a definitive motive, and the statements alone do not explain what happened inside the room.

Authorities also reviewed the family’s movements at the resort before the discovery. Records indicate that they checked in on September 21 and later extended their stay, with checkout scheduled for October 13. Surveillance footage reportedly showed the family entering their room on the evening of October 11. Harrison and her husband were later seen visiting the resort’s arcade before returning. Investigators are examining the available evidence to determine what occurred afterward and when the fatal incident took place.

Harrison has been charged with two counts of criminal homicide in connection with the deaths of her husband and son. She was hospitalized following the incident, and officials said the investigation was continuing. At the time of the latest reports, it was unclear whether she had entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on her behalf. Prosecutors have described the case as a devastating domestic tragedy, while police have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the wider public.

Great Wolf Lodge also released a statement expressing sorrow over what happened at the resort and confirming that it was cooperating with law enforcement. For the wider community, the deaths have raised painful questions about how a family holiday could end in such devastating circumstances. For those connected to the victims, the loss of a father and a young child is an immeasurable tragedy. As investigators continue gathering evidence, they must piece together the final hours of Charles and his son’s lives and establish what led to the incident.

Source: PEOPLE