Trial T/JO/962
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/962 |
|---|---|
| Case | Turnbull,Malie |
| Accused | Malie Turnbull |
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 to commissioners that information about pact and renunciation etc could only be used if no torture was used and the accused was legally and mentally competent. The death penalty could only be used in these circumstances.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1662 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
PC stressed no torture to be used, and accused to be mentally and legally competent
Trial Notes
No details
Post-Trial Notes
No details