Talk:Alec/@comment-98.167.9.59-20150213155401

"Both Alec and Jane had strong psychic abilities that were evident even in their human state.Though the twins' gift was obvious to anyone paying attention, Aro observed no menace toward them. Eventually, the superstitious locals found the twins too frightening to endure. Their talents had not taken a focused shape at that point, but bad things tended to happen to people who were unkind to the twins or their family, and good luck followed those who were friendly to them. They were accused as witches and condemned to be burned at the stake. As Alec burned, his entire focus was on escaping the pain. As a vampire, this focus translated into an ability to totally anesthetize any human or vampire."

-Twilight Saga- Offical Illustrated Guide (pg. 124)

So no, Alec and Jane were not "witches" before being turned, just accused. Bella and Benjamin had showed "supernatural" abilities before their transformation, yet neither of them were actually witches, obviously.

To the anon above me, if you could provide the article or link were Meyer said that they were indeed witches then I would take your word for it. Otherwise, this is false information.