Trial T/LA/489
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/489 |
|---|---|
| Case | Dempstar,Alesoun |
| Accused | Alesoun Dempstar |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes — 5/7/1628 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She complained that she was falsely accused of witchcraft and was released from prison on caution of 300 merks. She was arrested by the bailies and ministers of Leith
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/1628 | Tolbooth | Leith | Released |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/1628 | Privy Council | Release | |
| 27/8/1628 | Privy Council | Justiciary | signet |
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/1628 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Mitchell | Accomplice | T/LA/490 |