(Q43398389)

English

trial of Jonet Coutts

Scottish witch trial

Statements

Pretrial notes: Presbytery heard witness statements. Accused denied charges. Decide to refer case to GA. Commission from CoE issued as recorded by presbytery. She eventually made a confession which included references to covenant etc and naming other people. Later Biggar presbytery wanted her brought to confront those persons she named. The committee of estates ordered that she be brought around to confront all the people she denounced in the presbytery and town of Biggar. (English)
Trial notes: Note that trial to be held. Post trial: No details of execution but referred to as a dead witch on 18/4/1650 (English)

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