Families of two Australian women who die after a suspected methanol poisoning in Laos say they are being left without information about the investigation and treatment of their relatives’ deaths. Multiple outlets report that the families of Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones describe the response by Laotian authorities as unhelpful, alleging they are treated with contempt and are not given timely or adequate updates.
The articles state that the deaths have raised questions about what products were involved, how authorities handled the suspected poisoning, and what steps have been taken to determine responsibility. The families’ complaints centre on communication and transparency, including access to information about medical findings and the status of inquiries.
While the reports focus on the families’ account of how they are being treated, they do not present new official conclusions about the cause beyond the methanol poisoning allegation. The coverage indicates ongoing sensitivity around the case for relatives seeking explanations and accountability.
