Colorado dentist faces murder charges for poisoning wife
- Angela Craig died in March 2023, after several hospital visits due to mysterious symptoms before her death.
- James Craig is charged with first-degree murder, accused of poisoning his wife's protein shakes with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline.
- The trial will explore allegations of infidelity, financial difficulties, and a conspiracy to murder the case's lead investigator.
In March 2023, Angela Craig, a 43-year-old mother of six, was hospitalized multiple times before her death, which was attributed to lethal doses of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, an over-the-counter eye drop ingredient. Her husband, James Craig, a 47-year-old dentist, is accused of poisoning her protein shakes while simultaneously engaging in an affair. Prosecutors suggest James was motivated by financial troubles and a desire to start a new life with another woman. They contend that he conducted extensive online searches about undetectable poisons and methods to disguise murder as natural causes, indicating premeditated intent to kill. Following Angela's passing, Craig allegedly attempted to arrange the murder of the chief detective in the case while incarcerated, leading to additional charges, including solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit perjury. His defense argues that the investigation suffered from bias, raising the possibility that Angela could have taken her own life due to her alleged mental health struggles. The trial, which commenced with jury selection, is set to unravel the complexities of this high-profile case involving allegations of marital infidelity, financial distress, and a sensational murder plot amidst a backdrop of personal tragedy.