Colquhoun,Johnne
Case Reference: C/EGD/171
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/171 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Johnne Colquhoun |
| Case Start Date | 11/1/1633 |
| Case Date | 11/1/1633 |
| Common Name | Colquhoun,Johnne |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Other | — | ✓ |
| White Magic | — | ✓ |
Other details: Weird conspiracy to get a woman
Notes: A strange case where he had his servant, Thomas Carlips, make up an enchanted love potion and an enchanted jewel with rubies and diamonds that would make the receiver give herself to the giver.
- Consulting
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Skene | Mr | Clerk | He recorded original call for trial. |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SJC | v1, p. 213-218 | |
| Books of Adjournal | JC2/7 fos. 90r-92v |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/27 | 11/1/1633 | 1633 | Put to the horn | No |
Case Notes
A strange conspiracy to get the younger sister of Colquhoun's wife (who he was fostering) to sleep with him. He eventually took her to London and escaped justice. Seems to be a case of love magic, thereby keeping the sister safe from prosecution.