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Parents Who Bought Limoncello Seek Justice in Vietnam Methanol Deaths

The couple's parents say they have had no police update since a barman was charged in February.

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.