Trial T/JO/308
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/308 |
|---|---|
| Case | Schitlingtoun,Jonet |
| Accused | Jonet Schitlingtoun |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | Yes |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Initial trial for witchcraft extended to include accusation for murder at request of families. Accused confessed to witchcraft and paction with the devil. Presbytery note that confession made and trial to be held.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/1628 | Dalkeith | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolbooth | Edinburgh | Moved |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/7/1628 | Privy Council | Justiciary | signet |
| 28/8/1628 | Privy Council | Justiciary | |
| 27/9/1638 | Privy Council | Arrest |
issued to try accused for witchcraft
accusation extended to include murder at request of family of Earl of Lothian.
Edinburgh council to release accused to local ministers for transport to Dalkeith for trial.
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 27/7/1628 | Privy Council | to try for murder from Earl of Lothian's family |
Trial Notes
No other details of trial.
Post-Trial Notes
No details.