Politics · October 14, 2026
Woman stabbed young son and husband to death at Great Wolf Lodge, police say
Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, was arrested and charged with two counts of homicide after allegedly stabbing her husband, Charles Harrison, and their 3-year-old son to death at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains. On October 12, 2026, Harrison contacted police to report the deaths and requested assistance in committing suicide. Investigators recovered two knives at the scene. The family had been staying at the resort since September 21. Following medical treatment for self-inflicted injuries, Harrison was booked and held without bail. Both police and resort management have described the incident as an isolated domestic tragedy.
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- NBC NewsCenter-left
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Woman accused of killing husband, 3-year-old son in room at Great Wolf Lodge resort in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania woman allegedly kills husband and son before attempting suicide at resort
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Reported across the spectrum
- Metallica Rose Harrison is accused of killing her husband Charles and 3-year-old son at Great Wolf Lodge.
- Both victims died from stab wounds to the chest.
- The suspect contacted emergency services requesting help to commit suicide.
- The incident occurred in the Poconos resort where the family had checked in on September 21.
- Police found two knives at the scene: a large butcher knife and a smaller knife.
- Harrison has been charged with two counts of homicide and held without bail.
Reported by only some outlets
- Harrison reportedly drained her husband's 401(k) to pay for the three-week vacation and a kitchen remodel.
- The suspect's stepmother believes the killings were planned in advance.
- The family participated in a cheerful video call with relatives the day before the incident.
- Harrison allegedly asked police how deep she needed to slice her wrist for a 'next time' attempt.
- The suspect's stepmother described Charles Harrison as a devoted husband who rarely lost his temper.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
The Guardian focused strictly on the criminal complaint and the official statements from the resort and police, maintaining a procedural tone that emphasized the 'alleged' nature of the crimes and the isolated nature of the domestic tragedy.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
The New York Post emphasized the financial aspects of the case, specifically the drainage of a 401(k) account, and included family testimony to suggest premeditation and a 'grisly' nature to the crime.
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