ASTEN, September 1, 2026 — Correctional authorities at the ASTEN maximum-security facility have released a follow-up statement regarding the execution of Michelle Wong, confirming that the procedure was carried out under strict professional standards, with no technical errors or signs of suffering.
In accordance with safety and electrical conductivity protocols, Wong’s attire was reduced to the mandatory minimum, and she remained barefoot throughout her transfer and entry into the chamber. Officials explained that this requirement eliminates synthetic materials or rubberized footwear that could interfere with the electrical current. Medical personnel present confirmed that loss of consciousness and subsequent death occurred instantly upon activation of the control panel, characterizing the process as clean and fully compliant with institutional regulations.
With Wong's procedure concluded, prison management confirmed that the facility's next scheduled case involves Fiona Davis, a British national. However, her execution has been delayed due to specific legal stipulations requiring that, as a convict from the United Kingdom, her sentence must be carried out via long-drop hanging. ASTEN facilities are currently preparing and calibrating the gallows to meet the precise legal and technical specifications necessary to carry out the sentence.
