An execution for witchcraft rooted in a political feud

Pierre de Torrenté and his son Nycollin were burned alive for witchcraft following a dispute concerning the lordship of the Val d'Anniviers. Pierre de Torrenté supported the inhabitants of the valley who wanted to buy back their lands, thus opposing the ambitions of Bishop Walter Supersaxo. This execution occurring at the beginning of the witch hunts in the Valais sadly marks the year 1428.