Pennsylvania Woman Charged with Homicide After Deaths of Husband and Toddler at Great Wolf Lodge

<p>A Pennsylvania woman, Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, is facing two counts of criminal homicide following the deaths of her husband, Charles Harrison, and their 3-year-old son inside a Great Wolf Lodge hotel room. The incident occurred on October 12, 2026, in Scotrun, Pennsylvania, according to a criminal complaint reviewed by Fox News Digital.</p><p>Police responded to a call from Harrison at approximately 3:13 p.m., where she reported needing help. Upon arrival, officers found Harrison at the doorway with cuts on her wrist and puncture wounds around her neck. She allegedly expressed a desire to be with her husband and son.</p><p>Inside the hotel room, police discovered Charles Harrison with multiple stab wounds to his chest, while their son appeared to have a single stab wound. Harrison was subsequently taken to St. Luke’s Hospital’s Monroe Campus for treatment.</p><p>The criminal complaint indicates that investigators found a large kitchen knife on the bathroom floor and a smaller knife on the sink, both of which were not part of the lodge's inventory. Additionally, several medication bottles were found scattered throughout the room.</p><p>The family had checked into the resort on September 21 and had extended their stay until October 5, with a scheduled checkout on October 13, according to lodge security.</p><p>Surveillance footage showed the family entering their room at 6:53 p.m. the previous evening. Later that night, Harrison and her husband visited the arcade before returning to their room around 11:22 p.m.</p><p>Monroe County District Attorney Michael Mancuso described the complaint as disturbing and stated that the investigation is ongoing. He expressed gratitude to law enforcement and forensic investigators for their efforts, describing the scene as a complex double homicide. Mancuso also emphasized that Harrison is presumed innocent until proven guilty.</p><p>Police have characterized the incident as an isolated domestic tragedy, stating there is no ongoing threat to the community. Great Wolf Lodge has not yet responded to requests for comment.</p>