Jonnet Murriache

she/her · Perth

Jonnet Murriache

Executed

In June 1615, the legal machinery of early modern Scotland turned toward Dunblane, Perth, where Jonnet Murriache was formally identified as a subject of judicial inquiry under case reference C/EGD/877. As was customary in the administrative process of the era, the proceedings against her followed a structured path through the ecclesiastical and secular courts. On June 21, 1615, the records confirm that her case reached a critical juncture, leading to a documented confession—a pivotal element in the prosecution of witchcraft during this period of Scottish history.

Following the formal recording of this testimony, the legal process reached its final conclusion under trial reference T/LA/232. In accordance with the harsh sentencing practices of the 16th and 17th centuries regarding such charges, Jonnet was found guilty. The historical record confirms that the sentence was carried out in full, and she was subsequently executed. Her case remains one of many documented instances in the Scottish witch trials of 1563–1736 where the intersection of confession and judicial process resulted in a fatal outcome for the accused.

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Timeline of Events
21/6/1615 — Case opened
Murriache,Jonnet
— — Trial
Executed
Key Facts
SexFemale
CountyPerth
ExecutedYes
Confessions (1)
Date unknown Recorded
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