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witchcraft investigation of Johnnet Wischert

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Johnnet Wischert
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This characterisation may change as other family members are also tried later for witchcraft. It therefore seems like a neighbourhood dispute against an argumentative and unpopular family.Numerous accusations of causing illness and deaths due to her casting cantrips. Accused of delaying the delivery of a child and of causing the child to be stillborn.Accused of spoiling a whole brew (wort) of ale. Also accused of attempting to poison child who she had wanted to wetnurse. (English)

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