A British and his partner appeared dead in separate rooms and without signs of violence

LONDON.- A British woman and her South African boyfriend They became the victims of a strange police case after being found dead in a tourist town in Vietnam, a few days after announcing their commitment on YouTube. The couple was found in separate rooms, both lying in bed, and without signs of violenceSaid the Local Police.

Greta Marie Otteson33 years old, was discovered dead by the staff in a room on the first floor in HOI An, a coastal city in the central region of the Southeast Asian nation, around 11.20 local time of the Thursday, December 26Said Police in a statement on Monday. Your boyfriend, Els Arno Quinton36 years old, it was also found dead but in a bed in another room in the town that, according to the reports, had been closed from inside.

The forensic exam He showed no evidence of physical trauma or violence and there were no signs of a robberythe Vnexpress website reported.

Both victims had registered since July 4 of last year to A long -term temporary residence in the tourist town.

The researchers noticed the presence in the place of several bottles of alcohol already empty.

Otteson, born in Bahrain of Welsh Parents, He had previously worked on social networks and marketing in Dubai, Paris and Los Angeles. Lately he directed his own company, Not Sorry Socials, and had been traveling backpacking for Asia before settling in Vietnam. For his part, Quinton served as a barista.

A spokesman from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and the United Kingdom Development said Thursday: “We are supporting the family of a British woman who died in Vietnam and we are in contact with local authorities.”

Otteson and Quinton were recently committed, after having published A week before his death a video on YouTube in which they announced their decision. “Life outside is always a bit chaotic, then It’s nice to have someone to land and keep you sane”Quinton reflected in the video of a careful edition.

Dayle Visser, a friend of Quinton, wrote in X: “Rest in peace my brother. Thank you for always being the fierce friend you were. You saved me many times. You were real and You lived the most thorough life than most people could dream. I love you and I will always miss you. ”

The United Kingdom Foreign Ministry confirmed that he was in contact with local authorities and supported the family of a British woman who had died in Vietnam.

AFP and AP agencies