Metallica Rose Harrison was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her husband and 3-year-old son to death inside a Great Wolf Lodge hotel room in Scotrun, Pennsylvania.
Metallica called 911 around 3 p.m. on October 12, 2026, to report that she had killed her husband, Charles Harrison, and their son, Tristan. Authorities who responded to the resort found Metallica with slashes on her wrists and neck, and discovered Charles and Tristan dead inside the hotel room.
In the days since, chilling details from the 911 call, the crime scene and the family’s finances have continued to emerge.
Keeping scrolling to find out what charges Metallica is facing and more details about her case.
What Has Metallica Rose Harrison Been Charged With?
Following her arrest, Metallica was charged with two counts of criminal homicide. It is not currently clear whether she has entered a plea or retained legal counsel following her arrest. The investigation into the case remains ongoing.
When Metallica was taken into custody, she reportedly told officers that she “wanted to be with her husband and son.”
Authorities learned of the killings when Metallica called 911 saying she wanted to die and that her “husband and son are already gone.”
Metallica Rose Harrison’s Disturbing 1st Words After the Killings
Metallica allegedly told the 911 operator exactly what she had done in disturbingly direct terms, according to an affidavit obtained by WNEP.
“My husband and son are already gone in the bed in the living room. They’re already gone, I’m sorry,” Metallica told the operator when she called to report that she had killed Charles and Tristan.
When officers arrived at the resort, Metallica told them she was “suicidal, not stupid,” per the affidavit. She also told authorities that she had worked hard to be “the best mother” and “the best wife.”
Once EMS personnel arrived at the scene, Metallica reportedly said that she worked “so hard” every day “to be the best person.”
“It wasn’t supposed to end like this,” she continued. “I was supposed to have my happy family. That’s what I envisioned since I was a child.”
As she was placed into an ambulance, Metallica said she was “not supposed to be here,” per the affidavit.
What Investigators Found Inside the Great Wolf Lodge Hotel Room
Charles had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, authorities said, while Tristan was stabbed one single time in the chest.
Investigators searched the family’s hotel room and recovered two knives, which staff members confirmed were not from the hotel. Officers also reported finding several bottles of medication and two containers of what appeared to be blood inside the room.
The family had checked into the Great Wolf Lodge on September 21. They extended their reservation on October 5 and changed their planned checkout date to Tuesday, October 13 — one day after the killings occurred.
Metallica Rose Harrison Allegedly Drained Her Husband’s 401(k) for the Trip
Following the murders, Metallica’s stepmother, April Thetga, told the New York Post that Metallica had tapped Charles’ retirement account to pay for the three-week stay at the resort, which she said was intended as an early Christmas present for Tristan. Metallica also allegedly used her husband’s money for a kitchen remodel and other expenses.
“It was definitely odd, but they’d taken their 401(k) out,” Thetga said. “There was nothing we could do about that.”
Thetga added that she didn’t know whether the couple had borrowed against the retirement account or withdrew the money outright.
Despite the unusual financial decision, Thetga said that her family wasn’t especially alarmed about Metallica and Charles’ trip. She told the outlet that Metallica appeared to be in good spirits during the stay, and that the family had video-chatted with her the day before the murders.
“She had called, and we’re video-chatting, and then she says she loved us very much, just like she normally would,” Thetga recalled.
Charles Harrison Remembered as ‘Fantastic’ Husband and Father
Speaking to the New York Post, Thetga described Charles as a devoted husband and father who was deeply loved by his family.
“He was a fantastic husband. She definitely got lucky when it came to him. He just was good. He was a good father,” she said. “I don’t think I’ve ever even seen him fight.”
Thetga said the Harrisons were “a loving family” and that she was “shocked as everybody else” by the killings.
“We’re not evil people. We want answers. They were always happy,” Thetga said.
The investigation into the case remains ongoing. It is not currently clear whether Metallica has entered a plea or retained legal counsel following her arrest.
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