Trial T/JO/1488
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/1488 |
|---|---|
| Case | Reid,Christian |
| Accused | Christian Reid |
| Trial Date | 15/4/1597 |
| 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 | 0 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 4/1597
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 4/1597
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1597 | Aberdeen | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Gerard | Accomplice | T/JO/1489 | 15/4/1597 |
| Hellie Pennie | Known Witch | T/JO/1491 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Crawford | Chancellor | — | |
| Thomas Leslie | Mr | Sheriff-depute | — |
| Alexander Rutherford | Prosecutor | — |
Post-Trial Notes
Assize ordered her to be taken between the hills and to be strangled and burnt.