(Q112942579)

English

witchcraft investigation of Margaret Rodgers

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Margaret Rodgers

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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!She was initially indicted with the Refrewshire witches, but her diet was deserted along with her sister, even though they both confessed. (English)

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