McMurdoche,Janet
Case Reference: C/EGD/588
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/588 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Janet McMurdoche |
| Case Start Date | 3/5/1671 |
| Case Date | 18/5/1671 |
| Common Name | McMurdoche,Janet |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Maleficium | — | ✓ |
| Neighbourhood Dispute | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: It says that the panel was poinded by her main victim. She had a lot of threats and curses followed by harm. And had a solid witchcraft reputaiton. Also said she used charmes but doesn't specify whether that meant for healing or harming so have not ticked folk healing as there is no evidence that she healed anyone.
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Servant | |
| Devil's Mark | |
| Sex |
Harm
| Human Illness | — |
|---|---|
| Human Death | ✓ |
| Animal Illness | ✓ |
| Animal Death | ✓ |
| Female Infertility | — |
| Male Impotence | — |
Methods
| Aggravating Disease | — |
|---|---|
| Transferring Disease | — |
| Laying On | — |
| Quarreling | ✓ |
| Cursing | ✓ |
| Poisoning | — |
Healing / Other
| Removal of Bewitchment | — |
|---|---|
| Recognised Healer | — |
| Healing Humans | — |
| Healing Animals | — |
| Midwifery | — |
| Property Damage | — |
| Weather Modification | — |
Disease Notes: Quarrels and threats
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court Books | JC10/2 fo. 17r-17v, 19r, 20r-20v, 24r (west) | The circuit court books are out of order, so the notes on her case are split up. |
| Process Notes | JC26/38 | witness summonds, summonds for her, and some of the charges. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1162 | 15/5/1671 | 1671 | Guilty | Execution | Yes |