Old Demdike survived the journey to Lancaster Castle but died shortly afterward.
On August 19th, Old Chattox was examine and there was no record of her cellmate, Demdike, being present
Chattox changed her story and laid much more of the blam on Demdike
She blamed Demdike for her conversion to witchcraft and said that the conversion happened at Malkin tower, Demdike's home
She also claimed that she heard Demdike admit to committing several murders, perhaps as a way to secure her own release or preferential treatment
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Old Chattox
According to Potts, she spoke plainly with a measure of truth in court
She was charged with the murder of Robert Nutter, she pleaded not guilty.
The statements given to Roger Nowell by Chattox and Demdike were read out - Demdike's testimony stated Chattox and Anne Redferne had been seen with clay images of those they wished to bewitch.
Chattox attempted to push the blame on Demdike but broke down and acknowledged the evidence given as true.
She was not sentenced immediately as there was limited time and the judges wanted to hear from Elizabeth Device.
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Elizabeth Device
Potts presents her as ugly and confrontational. She had to be taken out of the court for kicking and screaming beofre the trial
She was charged with three murders.
Elizabeth cursed at Jennet when she entered the courtroom ready to testify against her.
Jennet's evidence was well rehearsed. She accused her mother, Elizabeth, of being a witch for 3/4 years and said that she had seen her familiar on many occasions.
Jennet's testimony was read out, stating that Elizabeth had been a key role in setting up the meeting at Malkin Tower.
Elizabeth denied her previous confession and spoke against her children
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James Device
James was very ill during the trial and was unable to speak or stand.
Charged with two murders
James had made a detailed confession in April and acknowledged it as true during the trial
Jennet, his sister, was called to give evidence.
He was also charged with 2 other murders that he had not previously confessed to. He pleaded not guily but Jennet was brought out to give evidence. She also mentioned James having a familiar, a black dog
The jury found Chattox, Elizabeth and James guilty.
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Anne Redferne
Was charged for her role in the death of Robert Nutter.
Evidence against her was weak and she was found not guilty, she was the only of the original four women detained who did not confess.
On a seperate occasion she was presented with a charge of murdering Christopher Nutter, Robert's father.
The same evidence used in Chattox's trial was used again (clay figures).
Chattox begged the court to save Anne and claimed that she was the one who made the clay figures.
Anne was found guilty.
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Alice Nutter
From a relatively high-status family in Pendle.
The Devil could seduce wealthier women by promising revenge on their enemies.
Charged with the Murder of Henry Mitton, along with Chattox and Elizabeth. Evidence put forward by Jennet and Elizabeth claimed that she was present at the meeting at Malkin Tower.
She was identified as a witch by Jennet Device at an identity parade - Jennet even said where Alice was sat at the sabbat.
Alice didn't confess, she expected her status/connections to save her from being found guilty. She was found guilty and her influential family spoke nothing of the trial.
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Katherine Hewitt
Accused of being present at the Malkin tower meeting. Charged with murdering a child.
The statement of James Device was read out, claimed that Hewitt and Alice Gray confessed to the murder at the meeting.
She was also identified by Jennet in an identity parade.
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Alizon Device
John Law was present at the trial, Alizon repeated her original confession including her initiation and bewitching of Law.
Law's evidence was a similar account of the events on 18th March.
She asked for his forgiveness, he asked if she could restore his health, she said no. She said if Demdike were still alive she would be able to help him.
Found guilty.
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Margaret Pearson
Case presented by Nicholas Bannister rather than Roger Nowell.
Her third time on trial, had previously been accused of murder and witchcraft.
Old Chattox was brought out as a witness against her and claimed that she had seen Pearson's familiar. She also recalled Pearson telling her that she had killed the horse by climbing into its stable and sitting on it until it died.
Found guilty and sentenced to four days of public humiliation in the pillory.
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