In the late summer of 1643, the legal machinery of Perth turned its focus toward the parish of Aberdalgie and Dupplin, resulting in the trial of Jean Rob. At the time of her appearance before the court on August 30, Jean was recorded as being just fourteen years of age. Her case is notable for the familial context in which it occurred, as she was not standing trial alone; she was accused alongside her parents, effectively drawing the entire domestic unit into the judicial process.
The judicial proceedings moved with a swift and stark finality. Following the initial trial in August, the documentation indicates that by November 30, 1643, the case had reached its conclusion. Found guilty of the charges brought against her, Jean was sentenced to execution. The historical record confirms that this sentence was carried out, marking the end of the young woman’s life in the wake of the legal proceedings that had enveloped her and her family.