Trial T/JO/940
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/940 |
|---|---|
| Case | Reid,Elspeth |
| Accused | Elspeth Reid |
Location
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Executed
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Accused was suspected of witchcraft, no confession but imprisoned. Later commission was issued to carry out the death sentence.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/5/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary | |
| 28/7/1662 | Privy Council | Execution |
commission ordered to try the suspects and report to council before sentence
commission to pronounce death sentence
Trial Notes
no details
Post-Trial Notes
No details