In January 1627, the legal machinery of Aberdeen turned its attention toward Jonnet Dovertie, a married woman residing within the city. Her case, documented under reference C/EGD/994, emerged during a period of heightened judicial scrutiny regarding allegations of witchcraft in Scotland. As the proceedings commenced on January 23, 1627, Jonnet was brought before the authorities to answer for the charges laid against her, marking the beginning of a formal trial recorded under index T/LA/472.
The records confirm that Jonnet did not maintain a plea of innocence throughout the duration of her trial. Instead, the judicial process culminated in a recorded confession, a pivotal document that served as the primary evidence for the court’s deliberations. By documenting this admission, the authorities established the official narrative of Jonnet's involvement in the matters for which she was accused, concluding the documented legal engagement between the individual and the state during that winter month in Aberdeen.