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Pennsylvania woman charged after husband and 3-year-old son found dead at resort
A Pennsylvania woman faces two homicide charges after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead at a resort in the Poconos.
Police responded to a room at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun on Monday after a call for help from 27-year-old Metallica Rose Harrison.
Authorities say her husband and son had fatal stab wounds, and Harrison had cuts and puncture wounds when officers arrived.
The criminal complaint says Harrison told police she wanted to be with her family and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Prosecutors have charged her with two counts of criminal homicide, but the charges are allegations and the case is pending.
Police say the incident poses no threat to the community, describing it as an isolated domestic tragedy.
Harrison is awaiting a preliminary hearing, and autopsies are planned later this week.
A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with two counts of criminal homicide after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead at a Pocono Mountains resort.
Authorities say Metallica Rose Harrison called 911 on Monday and reported that she was suicidal.
The complaint says her husband, Charles Harrison, had multiple stab wounds to his chest, while their son had one.
Harrison was taken to a hospital with cuts on her wrist and superficial punctures on her neck.
The Great Wolf Lodge said it was cooperating with local law enforcement, and police said there was no threat to the community.
- Who
- Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, of Towanda, Pennsylvania, is charged. Her husband, Charles Harrison, and their 3-year-old son were found dead.
- What
- Harrison faces two counts of criminal homicide. The complaint alleges she stabbed her husband and son before trying to take her own life.
- When
- Authorities responded on Monday. Charges were announced on Tuesday.
- Where
- A room at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Pocono Township, in Pennsylvania’s Poconos.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Authorities responded to a room at the Great Wolf Lodge after a caller reported being suicidal.
Harrison’s husband and son were found dead in the room, according to the complaint.
The Monroe County district attorney announced homicide charges against Harrison.
The Monroe County coroner said autopsies for the victims were scheduled to take place.
- Charges
- Two counts of criminal homicide
- Accused
- Metallica Rose Harrison, 27
- Victims
- Charles Harrison and the couple’s 3-year-old son
- Location
- Great Wolf Lodge, Scotrun, Pocono Township
- Family check-in
- Sept. 21
- Court status
- Awaiting a preliminary hearing
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What people are saying
violent domestic tragedy
This case is an isolated domestic tragedy and there is no threat to the community.
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
It wasn't supposed to end like this. I was supposed to have my happy family.