The tragic death of a British woman and her partner in Vietnam has taken a heartbreaking turn as the woman’s parents disclosed that they were the ones who unknowingly purchased the toxic limoncello that led to the fatal incident.
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and her fiancé Arno Els Quinton, 36, were discovered lifeless in a villa in Hoi An on Boxing Day last year. Investigations revealed that the couple had consumed the tainted drink three days before their demise, resulting in methanol poisoning from the toxic limoncello.
The barman responsible for preparing the lethal beverage was apprehended in February and is currently under detention as inquiries persist. Greta’s parents, Paul, 71, and Susan, 70, had procured the limoncello during their visit to Vietnam in November and had it delivered to the couple as a Christmas gift.
Following a dinner outing on Christmas Eve, Greta and Arno returned to their villa to find the limoncello bottles left by a different restaurant earlier that night. Greta experienced severe symptoms, including vision issues, before both bodies were tragically discovered by a cleaner three days later.
The grieving family expressed their anguish at the lack of accountability and updates from authorities or the restaurant involved. They are seeking justice through the identification and prosecution of those responsible for the fatal incident. The couple’s ashes are currently kept at the Ottesson family home in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire, with tributes highlighting their love for travel and happiness in Vietnam.
As the family seeks closure and justice, they remember Greta and Arno as seasoned travelers who had found joy and contentment in their life abroad, envisioning a promising future together.