(Q112894033)

English

witchcraft investigation of Johnne Colquhoun

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Johnne Colquhoun

Statements

A strange case where he had his servant, Thomas Carlips, make up an enchanted love potion and an enchanted jewel with rubies and diamonds that would make the receiver give herself to the giver.Weird conspiracy to get a womanA strange conspiracy to get the younger sister of Colquhoun's wife (who he was fostering) to sleep with him. He eventually took her to London and escaped justice. Seems to be a case of love magic, thereby keeping the sister safe from prosecution. (English)

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