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‘Hard putting into words’: Dad of teen poisoned in Laos stunned by legal blow

Stuff

WorldStuff·Jul 16, 2026·1 min read

‘Hard putting into words’: Dad of teen poisoned in Laos stunned by legal blow

The families of two Australian backpackers who died in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol shots have received the devastating news that no one is likely to do serious jail time, if any at all, for the deaths of their daughters.

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WorldJul 16, 2026 · 1 min

‘Hard putting into words’: Dad of teen poisoned in Laos stunned by legal blow

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