The tragic death of a British woman and her partner in Vietnam has taken a devastating turn as it was revealed that the woman’s parents unknowingly purchased the tainted drink that led to the fatal incident.
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and her fiancé Arno Els Quinton, 36, were found deceased in a villa in Hoi An on Boxing Day last year. Investigations later revealed that the couple had consumed toxic limoncello three days before their untimely deaths, caused by methanol poisoning.
The barman responsible for making the lethal drink was arrested in February and remains in custody as the inquiry continues. Greta’s parents, Paul, 71, and Susan, 70, had rented a villa in Vietnam and had gifted the couple bottles of limoncello after enjoying shots of the drink at a local restaurant.
Following a Christmas Eve dinner, Greta and Arno returned to their villa to find the gifted limoncello bottles waiting for them. The source of the methanol contamination in the drink remains unclear.
Greta experienced severe symptoms after consuming the drink, including a debilitating hangover and vision problems. Their bodies were discovered by a cleaner three days later, less than a month after their engagement announcement on Instagram.
The family expressed their anguish over the lack of information and accountability surrounding the incident. They are seeking justice by holding those responsible for the tainted drink accountable. Greta and Arno’s ashes are currently kept at the Ottesson’s residence in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire, with each urn adorned with a symbolic figure.
Susan and Paul fondly remembered the couple as seasoned travelers who had found happiness in Vietnam and were making plans for their future together.