Currently I try to solve the Ethel problem in Act 3 once and for all; I was badly prepared for the encounter, only tactical retreat helped me (I didn't know anything about the fight before start). I will try to control her maybe as an alternative approach next time, before she creates another million of copies. If it helps, I will praise control spells forever.
Putting her friends into hold person definitely helped me in this one - along with having a very hearty breakfast. I haven't tried HM yet though.
You can use Hold Person on Ethel or her copies? I thought she does not count as humanoid. I'll try it out.
Using control spells against the mean Mystic Carrion at least proved not very successful. Hold Monster does not work because of undead. Sheeping or banning failed three times in a row (despite disadvantage etc.). After that I used Quickened - Create Rain - Chain Lightning to finally end the affair (as pure Sorceress; with a 10 Sorcerer/2 Cleric who has no lvl 6 spells an upcasted lvl 6 Witch Bolt with max damage ability would have dealt even a lot more damage, but only to the mummy itself).
