Trial T/JO/628
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/628 |
|---|---|
| Case | Mitchell,Thomas |
| Accused | Thomas Mitchell |
| Trial Date | 3/12/1677 |
Location
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Proven |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Released |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Supplication to PC from Robert Douglas on 5/7/1677 to either release suspects or hold trial at public expense. Later supplication from magistrates in Stirling requesting release of prisoners as costing too much to hold them. They were held for 15 weeks. Commission to examine the suspects issued. There is an undated warrant for setting Thomas and Mary Mitchell and other witches at liberty.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1677 | Tolbooth | Stirling | |
| 3/12/1677 | Tolbooth | Edinburgh | Released |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/7/1677 | Privy Council | Investigation |
commission to examine the suspects granted
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| 7/1677 | Pricking |
Trial Notes
They were examined by the lord commissioners and they found no presumption of guil. The charges were deemed malicious, and they were released.
Post-Trial Notes
no details