Overview
- Greta Otteson, 33, and her fiancé Arno Quinton, 36, were found dead on December 26, 2024 in Hoi An after drinking homemade limoncello gifted for Christmas.
- Post-mortem findings and Vietnamese police reports confirmed acute methanol poisoning as the cause of death.
- Paul and Susan Otteson say they ordered the bottles after being served the restaurant’s homemade limoncello during a November visit.
- A local barman was charged in February with violating food-safety regulations, with police alleging he used 70-degree medical-grade alcohol to produce two bottles, an offense carrying a possible seven to 15 years in prison if convicted.
- The family reports no further updates from Da Nang City Police, the restaurant remains open without a public apology, and UK officials warn travelers about methanol and counterfeit alcohol risks.