Trial T/LA/1120
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1120 |
|---|---|
| Case | Slowane,Jonet |
| Accused | Jonet Slowane |
| Trial Date | 30/3/1659 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| County | Ayr |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Ayr |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 13 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Method: Strangle & Burn
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes — 7/10/1651 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She was orginally arrested in 1651. Also, it seems that a former provost and two former bailies tried to exonerate her and the three other arrested with her (7 October 1651). There is some evidence of a commission being granted that was not acted upon (from 13 July 1652).
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolbooth | Ayr |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggy Osborne | T/LA/1728 |
Trial Notes
On two porteous rolls on 31 March 1658 summond to appear on 6 April 1658. First mentioned in 6/4/1568 the Justice of the Peace was to investigate and report back at the next court. They made a report that is in JC26/26. The trial was held on 30/3/1659 almost a year later. Both appearances before the circuit court were in the tolbooth of Ayr. Also have a list of witnesses 14 men and 10 women. Her daughter testified against her.
Post-Trial Notes
between 2-4