Brit woman and fiancé who died after drinking limoncello 'refused offer of help'
Brit woman and fiancé who died after drinking limoncello 'refused offer of help'
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A Brit woman and her fiancé who were found dead after being allegedly poisoned by methanol-laced limoncello had "refused an offer of help" - and believed they were just having "the worst hangover ever". Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and Arno Els Quinton, 36, were holidaying over the festive period at a hotel in Vietnam after moving to the country in February 2024. The couple's lifeless bodies were discovered in separate rooms by resort staff at the Hoi An Silverbell villa in Hoi An Town, Vietnam, on Boxing Day - just three weeks after their engagement.
Investigators have said the couple's deaths were caused by methanol poisoning from contaminated alcohol, believed to be "homemade" limoncello purchased from a local restaurant on Christmas Eve. Two bottles of limoncello were delivered to the hotel reception from a different restaurant, cops said. With no signs of trauma, it was unclear at first what had killed the recently engaged couple.
The next morning Greta texted her parents saying she was suffering "the worst hangover ever" and was experiencing "black spots" in her vision. The couple reportedly decided to "sleep off" the symptoms but hotel staff found the couple dead hours later. Greta, from Wales, was discovered lifeless in her bed and Arno in a nearby room.
A source close to the family told The Times: “A local bar owner and a fantastic friend called over and wanted to take them to hospital but they refused. Sadly I think it was too late by then. Police forensics established the limoncello, which had been delivered, was the source.”.
