Trial T/LA/47
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/47 |
|---|---|
| Case | Aiken,Bessie |
| Accused | Bessie Aiken |
| Trial Date | 12/11/1597 |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Banishment |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Trial Notes
She wasn't executed because she petitioned on 15/8/1598 asking for her death sentence to be changed to banishment. She had delivered her baby in prison and was suffering.