The tragic death of a British woman and her partner in Vietnam has taken a heartbreaking turn as it was revealed that her parents unknowingly purchased the tainted 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, after consuming the toxic drink three days earlier.
Authorities determined that both victims succumbed to methanol poisoning from the toxic limoncello they ingested. The bartender allegedly responsible for making the lethal concoction was arrested in February and is currently in custody as investigations continue. Greta’s parents, Paul, 71, and Susan, 70, who were in Vietnam at the time, had bought the drink as a Christmas gift for the couple, not realizing the danger it posed.
The couple had enjoyed a dinner outing on Christmas Eve and returned to find the limoncello bottles left at their villa reception. Greta reported feeling extremely unwell with severe symptoms, including vision problems, before their untimely deaths were discovered by a cleaner a few days later.
The grieving family is demanding accountability and justice for their loss, emphasizing the need to identify and prosecute those responsible. Greta and Arno’s ashes are now kept at the Ottesson’s residence in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire, with each urn adorned with a symbolic pink bunny and blue bear. The devastated parents paid tribute to the adventurous couple, highlighting their joy in Vietnam and bright plans for the future as seasoned travelers.