witchcraft investigation of Catharin Walker (Q112894503)
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Catharin Walker
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | witchcraft investigation of Catharin Walker |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
|
Statements
Walker was asked about her practice of going to each corner of her house and saying the following: 'Here I cast a compass, there I cast a compass'. She said she believed it was a prayer. (English)
It appears that the accused was searched by John Kincaid and that devil's marks were found but Walker did not confess or admit to any pact. She appears to have confessed in prison to getting the marks from the devil in the shape of a cat, but that she had been apprehended before she could go further with the pact or causing harm.Witnesses reported Walker had kicked a man in the groin who then died. Others suffered after she had quarrelled with them. Also confessed to have caused the death of her own children by suffocation and poisoning with a drink of foxtree leaves. (English)
Devil type: Animal Devil, Described as "cat" (English)
Devil type: Animal Devil, Described as "dog" (English)