ASTEN — In the final hours leading up to her scheduled execution, Major Maria Carvalho underwent her mandatory final medical evaluation, confirming she is in optimal health and fully fit to be transferred to the high-security surveillance cell 12 hours prior to the procedure.
Rigorous Medical and Psychological Clearance
Medical personnel verified that Major Carvalho’s vital signs, physical condition, and emotional and psychological state met all required criteria to proceed with the protocol. As part of this evaluation, she completed a clinical assessment, including weight and height measurements on a specialized scale supervised by nursing staff and under the strict custody of military guards. Authorities confirmed that her overall stability renders her entirely apt for the remaining steps of the judicial procedure.
Court-Martial and Formal Sentencing
Following the medical clearance, a high-level court-martial committee traveled directly to the ASTEN facilities to make the formal reading of the written sentence effective. The military panel established protocols for strict compliance monitoring, procedural enforcement, and the formal custody of Major Carvalho’s body once the sentence is carried out.
An Exceptional Grooming Concession
Ahead of the final hours, Major Carvalho formally requested a concession regarding her physical grooming, specifically concerning her hair, nails, and makeup. The court-martial raised no objections and consulted with ASTEN administration regarding the possibility. By direct order of Warden Anton, the request was granted as an exceptional case for a military officer undergoing rank degradation, strictly limited to:
- Makeup: Light and subtle application.
- Nails: Sober, understated tones with pale pink polish.
- Hair: Combed loose hair.
The specialized matrons of ASTEN were tasked with directly fulfilling this demand for the condemned officer.
A Milestone in Facility History
This proceeding marks a major historical precedent for the institution, as it stands as the very first execution to be conducted at ASTEN utilizing the gas chamber method. Security remains at maximum alert across all sectors of the facility as the final protocol countdown continues.