A record was given of her trial by Cotton Mather in "Wonders of the Invisible World." In his book, Mather recorded that several people testified against Bishop, stating that the shape of Bishop would pinch, choke or bite them. The shape also threatened to drown one victim if she did not write her name in a certain book. During the trial, anytime Bishop would look upon one of those supposed to be tortured by her, they would be immediately struck down and only her touch would revive them. More allegations were made during the trial including that of a woman saying that the apparition of Bishop tore her coat, upon further examination her coat was found to be torn in the exact spot. Mather mentions that the truth of these many accusations carried too much suspicion, however. Ezekiel Chevers and John Putnam made the complaint on Bridget Bishop. It was done to gain justice for their majesties and also their neighbors, Giles Corey and John Putnam. Bishop was charged for committing witchcraft upon 5 affiliated women, (Ann Putnam, Marcy Lewis, Abigail Williams, Mary Walcot, and Elis Hubert). These women claimed Bridget Bishop to be the witch that hurt them. Ann Putnam states Bishop calling the devil her God, while other people like Richard Coman testify again Bridget Bishop accusing her of taking hold of their throats and ripping Coman and his wife out of bed. Other girls accused her of harming them with just a quick glance. Even Bishop's own husband claimed she praises the devil. Bridget's trial lasted eight days and was recorded to be the first woman to die from hanging, officially starting off the Salem Witchcraft Trials.