Trial T/JO/901

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/JO/901
CaseGray,Unknown
AccusedUnknown Gray
Location
SettlementEdinburgh
Outcome
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Pre-Trial
ArrestYes
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: PC concerned that a number of local men had imprisoned, tortured and executed some women accused of witchcraft. Order that the sheriff principal transport the accused to Edinburgh for trial there. The men were reprimanded.

DatePrisonLocationFate in Prison
RhyndMoved

DateBodyTypeSeal
1/4/1662Privy CouncilJusticiary

PC order to move accused to Edinburgh, concerned about illegal torture etc.

DateType
4/1662Pricking

Trial Notes
Order to be moved to Edinburgh for trial but no details
Post-Trial Notes
No details