Trial T/LA/798
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/798 |
|---|---|
| Case | Philip,John |
| Accused | John Philip |
| Trial Date | 22/2/1631 |
| Trial Place | Courthouse |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/510 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Banff |
| County | Banff |
| Burgh | Banff |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 23 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Method: Strangle & Burn
Pre-Trial
| Fled | Yes — 1630 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: He was bound by the kiirk session to use charming. Evidence of pretrial litigation that he did not follow. He fled from the minister. He was already banished for his charming from Fintray, P., Ellon, Abirchirdour, Auchterless.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/2/1631 | Courthouse | Banff | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9/1630 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Abernethy | of Torax | Chancellor | — |
| James Deskford | Lord | Judge | — |
| Robert Wilson | of Brankanhillis | Judge | — |
Trial Notes
They assize left the manner of death up to the judges.