The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t16980114-47
Verdict	Not Guilty

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  Elizabeth Broom, alias Scotman , was Indicted for feloniously stealing from Sir   George Downing , Baronet , on the 22d of October , one black-coloured Weather Sheep, value 10s. the Evidence deposed, that the Sheep was seen on the Prosecutor's Ground in the Morning, and was miss'd before Night; and that the Prisoner's Husband was seen that day on the Ground, who, it was supposed, carry'd away the Goods; which being kill'd, part of the Sheep was found in the Prisoner's custody, which she endeavour'd to conceal. But there being no positive Evidence that the Prisoner stole the Goods, she was Acquitted .