A British woman and her fiancé died on Boxing Day after suffering methanol poisoning from “home-made” limoncello, according to Vietnamese cops.
Newly engaged couple Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and Arno Els Quinton, 36, are believed to have ordered two bottles of the tainted alcohol from a local restaurant on Christmas Eve.
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The two bodies were found in two separate rooms inside a villa by shocked cleaners two days later.
The cops fired immediately investigation In the deaths, officers said they found empty bottles inside the rooms.
Tests later concluded that they died of methanol poisoning, believed to be linked to the tainted limoncello drink, according to Vietnamese police.
A source close to the couple's family told The Times: “Police forensics identified the limoncello, which was delivered, as the source.”
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They added that Greta spent Christmas complaining to her parents via WhatsApp that she was suffering from the “worst hangover ever.”
The Welsh woman was also suffering from “black spots” in her vision, the source said.
The couple reportedly tried to “sleep it out” rather than go to the doctors despite friends urging them to do so.
The source continued: “A local bar owner and a wonderful friend called them and wanted to take them to the hospital, but they refused.
“Unfortunately I think it will be too late by then.”
The couple are said to have gone out to dinner on December 24, before returning home Vacation The villa they own at around 10 p.m.
There were two bottles of limoncello waiting at the front desk after being delivered earlier in the night by a different restaurant.
the a job It is said to be very popular in the area and a photo of their menu online shows that they serve lemonade at a cheap price.
They advertise that the meal costs 85,000 VND (£2.70) and, according to the menu, it is homemade.
It is unclear how methanol could be present within beverages.
The highly toxic industrial chemical is found in antifreeze and windshield washer fluid but also appears in some home-brewed or imitated alcoholic beverages.
It was reported earlier this month that a methanol poisoning accident killed 33 people in Istanbul and sent 48 others to hospital.
Six more people, including a Briton, died from methanol poisoning in November after drinking tainted alcohol while in Vang Vieng, Laos.
Simon White, a 28-year-old lawyer from London, was one of the victims after partygoers were shot.
Hunting for justice
It is understood that no arrests have yet been made in connection with the deaths of Arno or Greta.
The restaurant believed to have delivered the limoncello remains open as usual.
Vietnamese police say autopsy results show they were likely poisoned, and no further charges are expected at this time.
However, Greta's father, Paul, is desperate to find out who is responsible for the deadly drink.
“Our goal is to bring to justice the people who supplied the alcohol and killed Greta and Arno,” he said.
Flood salute in
Greta and Arno Els Quinton died less than a month after their engagement.
They moved to Vietnam together last year and settled in Hoi An.
The happy couple had taken out a lease on the magnificent red-roofed Silverbell villa where they were later found dead.
It features a nine-bedroom guest house with swimming Swimming pool And I sat just ten minutes from Hoi An Ancient Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A touching Instagram post on December 3 saw the couple officially announce their engagement to the world.
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Days after their bodies were discovered The duo appeared in a touching engagement video posted on YouTube.
A photography studio posted a montage they made of the couple celebrating their marriage.
The video shows Greta and Arno dressed in white, dancing and walking side by side and expressing the love they shared.
Greta's parents, Susan and Paul, also paid a touching tribute to their only child, describing her as “beautiful”.
The statement continued: “Both Greta and Arno were experienced all over the world travelers.
“They had found their perfect home and were so happy with their life in Vietnam, they were planning on it future“.
Paul, who is originally from Swansea, added: “We were absolutely delighted that she chose Arno. He was a lovely lad. Arno was a great musician, composer and lyricist.
“They bought a used bike and were so proud. Make sure it's red for Wales,” Susan told Greta.
They were a loving couple who had their lives ahead of them. “The praise we have received from all over the world is incredible.”
Travel enthusiast Greta had previously lived in Dubai and toured various countries in Asia before recently settling in Vietnam.
She was a digital strategist who ran a social media and content marketing agency called Not Sorry Socials.
Arno was a barista, musician, and streamer.
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