Torture Flashcards
1
Q
What new torture methods were introduced?
A
- Burning women’s hair
- Whipping (Scourging)
- Fed salt + denied water
- Linsten chamber
2
Q
What were the typical elements of the Bamberg trials?
A
Part 1 - how they got involved with the devil
Part 2 - Death threat given by the demon
3
Q
What did the accused have to give a list of?
A
Evil deeds committed
4
Q
Who was Johannes Julius?
A
Served as a mayor for 20 years before 1628
5
Q
How was JJ tortured?
A
Thumb/leg screws, strappado, devil mark checks
6
Q
What happened to JJ?
A
Wrote letter to daughter; will be subject to more torture if he doesn’t confess - he is innocent
7
Q
What law encouraged persecution of the upper class?
A
The law to confiscate witches property
8
Q
What were victims responsible for?
A
Court costs, travel expenses or interrogators/torturers
