The deaths of 36-year-old Chaz Harrison and his 3-year-old son, Tristan, at Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania have left their family searching for answers. On October 12, 2026, the father and young boy were found dead at the resort, where they had been staying with Chaz’s wife, Metallica Rose Harrison, 27. She has been charged with two counts of criminal homicide, though the allegations have not been proven in court. Chaz’s stepmother, April Thetga, recalled a video call with the family shortly before the tragedy, saying the conversation appeared ordinary at the time. The family’s stay had reportedly begun on September 21 and was extended on October 5, with the resort’s nightly costs potentially exceeding $600. Now, details from the investigation are adding to the questions surrounding the final days of the family’s trip.

According to reported court documents, investigators discovered two knives with teal-colored handles in the bathroom, along with containers believed to contain blood, medication bottles, and dozens of other items collected as evidence. The knives were reportedly said to have come from the family’s home in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Reports also describe a 911 call in which Metallica allegedly asked for help and said her husband and son were dead. She reportedly received medical treatment afterward, while investigators continued examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities have not publicly established a motive, and the reported evidence does not by itself settle what happened inside the room. Relatives have also described the family’s hopes for a happy life together, making the loss especially difficult to comprehend. As the legal case moves forward, investigators will need to establish what the evidence shows, while the family waits for answers about Chaz and Tristan’s final hours.