Trial T/JO/960
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/960 |
|---|---|
| Case | Jonstoun,Malie |
| Accused | Malie Jonstoun |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Accused seems to have confessed to some aspect of witchcraft but no details. PC stressed that any confessions to be made voluntarily, the accused was to be legally and mentally competent before the death sentence can be made.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1662 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
PC stressed any confessions to be voluntary and the accused to be of sound mind and legal age.
Trial Notes
No details
Post-Trial Notes
No details