Trial T/LA/1162

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/1162
CaseMcMurdoche,Janet
AccusedJanet McMurdoche
Trial Date15/5/1671
Location
CountyDumfries
BurghDumfries
Outcome
VerdictGuilty
SentenceExecution
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers3
Male Accusers6
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 18/5/1671
Pre-Trial
ArrestYes
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: Witnesses called on 3 May 1671 for her trial to be held on 12 May 1671. On 16 April 1671 she was summond to appear for trial in Dumfries.

DatePrisonLocationFate in Prison
Tolboothdumfries

NameTitleInvolvementWitch Pricker
John Preston Mr Prosecutor —
Trial Notes
Not a complete record, so could be more people involved