Trial T/LA/1149
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1149 |
|---|---|
| Case | Moorheid,Helen |
| Accused | Helen Moorheid |
| Trial Date | 4/4/1659 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| County | Dumfries |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Dumfries |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 9 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Method: Strangle & Burn
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Also mention of a commission granted by the committee of estates for the trial of witches? The date is for 20/3/1659.
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| Bierricht (corpse bleeds) |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Hannay | Denounced | T/LA/1638 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan | of Fillis | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
She plead not guilty. She may have been tried earlier under a commission from the committee of estates. We know she was definitely tried at the Circuit Court.
Post-Trial Notes
between 2-4 in the ordinary place, sentenced on 5/4/1649 to be executed the next Wednesday.