Liddell,Katharine
Case Reference: C/EGD/1763
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/1763 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Katharine Liddell |
| Case Start Date | 13/9/1678 |
| Case Date | 13/9/1678 |
| Common Name | Liddell,Katharine |
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Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Taken prisoner by local men and tortured until ordered to be released by Privy Council.
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | Assailant | accused of imprisoning and torturing her | |
| William Atchiesone | Assailant | accused of imprisoning and torturing her | |
| David Cowan | Witch-pricker | accused of imprisoning and torturing her, later imprisoned himself | |
| David Cowie | Assailant | accused of imprisoning and torturing her | |
| James Robertson | Assailant | accused of imprisoning and torturing her | |
| John Rutherford | Bailie | accused of imprisoning and torturing her | |
| John Stevenson | Assailant | accused of imprisoning and torturing her |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RPC | 3rd series, vol 6, 13 | Ordered to be released by Privy Council and those involved in episode ordered to appear before council. Only the witch pricker was imprisoned. |
| RPC | 3rd series, vol 5, p 501. | Request from accused for release from prison. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/598 | No |