(Q112941675)

English

witchcraft investigation of Thomas Lindsay

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Thomas Lindsay

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He was suspected then became a star witness. Not prosecuted. Complicated case involving numerous accusations of murdering children through magical strangulation and possession of several children. Much of the evidence was derived from the testimony of children who claimed to be possessed and tormented by witches. But there was great concern over the murdered children and a murdered minister. The record describes the physical torment of the possessed children in great detail. An extraordinary document!turned state's evidence for prosecutionAccused but not indicted for witchcraft. Instead he and his brother were witnesses. Deemed too young to have made a viable pact with the Devil. Was not indicted with the large group on 13/4/1697 or tried with the seven who actually stood trial on 12/5/1697. He was mentioned on the last day of that trial (19/5/1697) in the closing arguments. (English)

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