The Pocono Township Police Department has confirmed a double homicide occurred Monday night in a guest room at the Great Wolf Lodge resort in the Pocono Mountains.
Woman accused of killing husband and 3-year-old son
According to court documents obtained by WGAL, 27-year-old Metallica Harrison of Towanda is accused of killing her 3-year-old son and her husband, who has been identified as Charles Harrison.
Charles Harrison suffered multiple stab wounds, while the child suffered a single stab wound to the chest.
Metallica Harrison was taken to the hospital for self-harm and told dispatchers she wanted to die to be with her husband and son. She is facing two counts of criminal homicide.
Police say this was an isolated domestic tragedy and there is no threat to the community.
Great Wolf Resorts calls deaths an isolated family incident
WGAL received a statement from Jason Lasecki, vice president of corporate communications for Great Wolf Resorts, who said the incident was an isolated family matter.
“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 was an isolated family incident, and we’re cooperating fully with local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those affected,” Lasecki said.
He added, “Out of respect for those involved, as well as the integrity of the investigation, we ask that any further information regarding this matter be directed to the Pocono Township Police Department.”
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