(Q112969606)
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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!Naismith said she was present at a meeting with the devil wearing a shawl and hood.Child murdermentioned in connection with the Renfrewshire cases of 1697 (English)