The grieving parents of a British woman who tragically passed away along with her partner following the consumption of tainted limoncello have disclosed a heartbreaking revelation. They shared that they were the ones who unknowingly bought the toxic alcohol.
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and her fiancé Arno Els Quinton, 36, from South Africa, were discovered deceased in a villa in Hoi An, Vietnam, on Boxing Day last year. The couple had reportedly ingested the contaminated drink three days before their untimely deaths. Authorities conducted tests that confirmed both individuals succumbed to methanol poisoning, likely caused by the toxic limoncello.
The bartender accused of concocting the lethal beverage was arrested in February and is currently under investigation. Greta’s parents, Paul, 71, and Susan, 70, had rented a villa during their visit to Vietnam in November. They dined at Good Morning Vietnam and shared limoncello shots after their meal. Later, they ordered several bottles of the drink as a Christmas gift for the couple.
Greta and Arno returned to their villa on Christmas Eve after dining out, where they found two limoncello bottles waiting for them. The bottles had been delivered earlier that night by a different restaurant known for its popularity. The exact entry point of methanol, a hazardous industrial chemical, into the drink remains unclear.
Following the consumption of the drink, Greta experienced severe symptoms, including a debilitating hangover and vision disturbances. Tragically, both Greta and Arno were discovered deceased by a cleaner three days later.
The couple, who had recently gotten engaged, had shared their joy on Instagram just a few weeks before their demise. Greta’s family expressed their anguish over the lack of information and accountability, emphasizing the need for justice. They are determined to uncover those responsible for the tragedy.
Currently, the couple’s ashes are being kept at the Ottesson’s residence in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire. The family commemorated Greta and Arno as seasoned travelers who had found happiness in Vietnam and were making plans for their future together.