Trial T/LA/873
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/873 |
|---|---|
| Case | Stewart,Cristian |
| Accused | Cristian Stewart |
| Trial Date | 27/11/1596 |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Executed
Method: Burn
Method: Burn
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She confessed twice in the Lodgings of Lord Gowrie in Perth. And again in Edinburgh in front of prominent ministers. She also confessed at Linlithgow in the presence of Sir George Hume, and King James VI.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/9/1596 | Edinburgh | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | |
| 28/8/1596 | House | Perth | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 19/8/1596 | House | Perth | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 9/1596 | Linlithgow | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hart | Mr of Livielands | Prosecutor | — |
| Michael Rattray | Chancellor | — | |
| Alexander Ruthven | Prosecutor | — |
Trial Notes
Trial was ordered under the signet.