Trial T/LA/808

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/808
CaseMure,Marion
AccusedMarion Mure
Trial Date23/2/1632
Location
SettlementLeith
ParishP/ST/33
CountyEdinburgh
Outcome
VerdictGuilty
SentenceExecution
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Executed
Pre-Trial
ArrestYes
Confronting SuspectsYes

Notes: Apparently Mure is arguing that she was or is sick. Dr. Gellie testified that a neighbour of his named Mure asked him so see their aunt (presumably Marion). His diagnosis was 'hypocondriack distraction', he prescribed some medication, and left the case at that. The PC is taking a much more active role than usual, hearing witness testimony and appointing Edinburgh advocates to the commission. I am going with mixed central/local for that reason, even though the trial was held in Leith. The bailies reported back a guilty verdict and execution on 23/2/1632. The 19/1/1632 commission was renewed on 24/1/1632 with three Edinburgh advocates as the commissioners.

DatePlaceLocationCentralRecordedTextRetracted
Leith — ✓ — —
23/2/1632 Tolbooth Leith — ✓ — —

DatePrisonLocationFate in Prison
TolboothLeith

DateBodyTypeSeal
19/1/1632Privy CouncilJusticiary
10/1/1631Privy CouncilArrest
9/2/1632Privy CouncilSuspension of Justiciary
14/2/1632Privy CouncilInvestigation
14/2/1631Privy CouncilJusticiary

The minister of Leith requested a warrant for arrest because the bailies refused to arrest her without a warrant from the PC. The PC granted it.

The PC charged the bailies to deliver her to them for examination on Tuesday next. They discharged them of proceeding against her in the meantime by virtue of a previously granted commission. They called witnesses as well.

The Privy Council interviewed a doctor for evidence in her case.

they ordained the bailies of Leith to try her and report back on Tuesday next.

NameMention TypeTrial OfDate
Marioun Lumisden Denounced T/LA/811
Helene Hamiltoun Denounced T/LA/809
Trial Notes
Edinburgh advocates were on the commission.