Colquhoun,Johnne

Case Reference: C/EGD/171

Case Summary
Case RefC/EGD/171
AccusedJohnne Colquhoun
Case Start Date11/1/1633
Case Date11/1/1633
Common NameColquhoun,Johnne
Characterization
TypePrimarySecondary
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

NameTitleInvolvementNotes
John Skene MrClerkHe recorded original call for trial.

SourceReferenceNotes
SJCv1, p. 213-218
Books of AdjournalJC2/7 fos. 90r-92v
Trials (1)
Trial RefDateYearVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/27 11/1/16331633 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.