Trial T/LA/1141
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1141 |
|---|---|
| Case | Cairnes,Agnes (Bigis) |
| Accused | Agnes (Bigis) Cairnes |
| Trial Date | 2/4/1659 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| County | Dumfries |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Dumfries |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 10 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Method: Strangle & Burn
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Her confession was read in Dumfries on the dittay roll.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ✓ | — | ✓ | |||
| — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1659 | Kirkcudbright |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonet Miller | Accomplice | T/LA/1122 | 9/4/1658 |
| Helen Harris | T/LA/1632 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| John MacKartny | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
She plead not guilty
Post-Trial Notes
between 2-4 in the ordinary place, sentenced on 5/4/1649 to be executed the next Wednesday.