Holly Morton-Bowles

Holly Morton-Bowles

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Holly Morton-Bowles was a 19-year-old Australian teenager who tragically lost her life due to methanol poisoning while traveling in Laos. Alongside her friend Bianca Jones, she became one of the victims of a mass poisoning incident that claimed six lives in November 2024. The circumstances surrounding her death have led to outrage among her family and the families of other victims, particularly regarding the perceived inadequacy of the legal repercussions faced by those responsible.

Born on Jan 01, 2004 (22 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
95,291
Power
4,348$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 56,360 $2,700,000 2,242$
Australia 2 5.00 0.15% +0% 25,499,884 38,931 $1,380,000 2,107$
Totals 4 93,385,895 95,291 $4,080,000 4,349$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Holly Morton-Bowles was one of the Australian backpackers who died after drinking methanol. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australian families left in the dark after Laos methanol deaths

Australia Australia: Holly Morton-Bowles was one of the Australian backpackers who died in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Dad of Melbourne teen Holly Morton-Bowles stunned by legal blow

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Holly Morton-Bowles was one of the two Melbourne teenagers who died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in Laos. 5

The Guardian: Parents of Melbourne methanol-poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by $185 fines handed to Laos hostel staff | Laos