'Bitterly disappointed': Outrage over Laos methanol charges

'Bitterly disappointed': Outrage over Laos methanol charges

The outcome of an investigation into the death of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles has sparked widespread outrage. The Australian teens were among six foreign nations who died after drinking shots contaminated with methanol while backpacking in Laos almost two years ago. Although the owner of a distillery has now been charged, authorities in Laos are being accused of failing to ensure justice is done.

'Bitterly disappointed': Outrage over Laos methanol charges

The outcome of an investigation into the death of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles has sparked widespread outrage. The Australian teens were among six foreign nations who died after drinking shots contaminated with methanol while backpacking in Laos almost two years ago. Although the owner of a distillery has now been charged, authorities in Laos are being accused of failing to ensure justice is done.

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