The legitimacy of spectral evidence during the Salem witchcraft trials

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The legitimacy of spectral evidence during the Salem witchcraft trials

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Victoria University of Wellington

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This paper looks at the use of spectral evidence during the Salem witch trials and examines whether its use was legitimate and in accordance with the evidential standards of the time (1692). Ultimately this paper finds that the use of spectral evidence was legitimate as it followed the slim guidelines available at the time. The court followed a strong precedent and the limited statutory guidance and instructions that were available. However there was acknowledgement at the time that spectral ...

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Undergraduate

Date created

2021

Creator

Eaton, Rebecca Elise

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/The_legitimacy_of_spectral_evidence_during_the_Salem_witchcr...

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Other law and legal studies not elsewhere classified / Salem / Witchcraft trials / Spectral evidence / School: School of Law / Law not elsewhere classified / Expanding Knowledge in Law and Legal Studies / Degree Name: LL.B. (Honours)

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