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Parents Demand Justice After Aussie Teens' Methanol Deaths in Laos

11/10/2025

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Australian teenagers Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones died from methanol poisoning in Laos nearly a year ago.
Their parents are demanding answers and criticize the Laos government for a lack of investigation.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) offered assistance previously, but Laos officials have not engaged with the families.
The families have launched crowdfunding for awareness and prevention initiatives and urge travelers to reconsider visiting Laos.

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Australian teenagers Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones died from methanol poisoning in Laos nearly a year ago.
Their parents are demanding answers and criticize the Laos government for a lack of investigation.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) offered assistance previously, but Laos officials have not engaged with the families.
The families have launched crowdfunding for awareness and prevention initiatives and urge travelers to reconsider visiting Laos.