Greta Marie Otteson, 33, from Wales, and her fianc\u00e9, South African Arno Els Quinton, 36, were found dead on Boxing Day at the Hoi An Silverbell Villa in Vietnam, which they ran. After a Christmas Eve dinner, two bottles of limoncello were delivered to their villa; Greta later messaged her parents about \u201cblack spots\u201d and the \u201cworst hangover ever.\u201d Both died soon after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police concluded they were poisoned by methanol in homemade limoncello. A barman was charged in February for allegedly using used 70-degree medical alcohol mixed with water, lemon peel, and sugar to make the drink. The offence carries a possible 7\u201315 year prison sentence, and he remains detained while investigations continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A new BBC report says Greta\u2019s parents, Paul and Susan, had visited on 24 November, tried free limoncello shots at \u201cGood Morning Vietnam,\u201d and then ordered bottles sent to the couple as a Christmas gift. They say the wait for answers has been \u201cunbearable,\u201d citing no updates or apology, and won\u2019t lay the ashes to rest until those responsible are named and prosecuted; the ashes are currently at their home in Carmarthenshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Methanol\u2014cheaper but highly toxic compared to ethanol\u2014is found in products like antifreeze and fuel; ingestion can cause blindness or death. Authorities warn anyone suspecting methanol poisoning to seek immediate medical help, noting similar cases in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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