Trial T/JO/1323
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/1323 |
|---|---|
| Case | Thom,Bessie |
| Accused | Bessie Thom |
| Trial Date | 9/3/1597 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| Presbytery | Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| County | Aberdeen |
| Burgh | Aberdeen |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 2 |
Executed
Date: 9/3/1597
Date: 9/3/1597
Pre-Trial
| Fled | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | Yes |
Notes: Was fugitive for some time. Appears to have been questioned in the kirk before the provost, minister and session but she denied all charges and did not confess anything.
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnet Wischert | Accomplice | T/JO/1 | |
| Thomas Leyis | Accomplice | T/JO/3 | |
| Christen Michell | Denounced | T/JO/1318 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Leslie | Mr | Sheriff-depute | — |
| Alexander Rutherford | Prosecutor | — | |
| James Stewart | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
Although found guilty Thom denied all charges. Accusers (including Christen Michell) brought and confronted Thom
Post-Trial Notes
financial accounts for execution.