[2] In the investigation that followed, Wishart had 31 dittays (indictments) made against her[2] spanning over a 24 year period.
[3] Wishart was sentenced to be put to death by burning at the stake at Mercat Cross, Aberdeen.
[2] This was unusual for the time as in most instances accused witches in Scotland were strangled before burning so her treatment was even more inhumane.
[3] Her husband John and three daughters were found innocent of witchcraft but were banned from the city due to their association with Janet Wishart.
[3] Janet's son Thomas, who had named other witches, was also subsequently burnt to death.