Trial T/JO/900
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/900 |
|---|---|
| Case | Tod,Elspeth |
| Accused | Elspeth Tod |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: A number of local men appear to have imprisoned, tortured and executed accused women. They were reprimanded for this and ordered to transport the accused to Edinburgh to await trial there.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhynd | Moved |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
PC order the accused to be moved to Edinburgh for trial, concerned about illegal torture etc.
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| 4/1662 | Pricking |
Trial Notes
To be moved to Edinburgh for trial but no details.
Post-Trial Notes
No details