Trial T/JO/959
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/959 |
|---|---|
| Case | Thomson,Bessie |
| Accused | Bessie Thomson |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Accused appeared to have confessed to witchcraft but not many details. PC stressed that no toture to be used, accused was to be in sound mind and competent age before the commissioners can use death sentence.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1662 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
commission to try but confession to be voluntary and accused to be of legal age and mentally fit before death sentence can be passed
Trial Notes
No details
Post-Trial Notes
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