Trial T/LA/392
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/392 |
|---|---|
| Case | Mowat,Elspeth |
| Accused | Elspeth Mowat |
| Trial Date | 7/8/1661 |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Action Dropped | Yes — 7/8/1661 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She is listed in a draft dittay with 12 other suspects, with the date 7/8/1661 on it. Unlcear why she didn't proceed to trial?
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/7/1661 | Libberton | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Trial Notes
The justice found that the confession was not compelling. She changed it to say that if she met the Devil it was all in a dream. The charges were dropped.