A Colorado dentist, already accused of poisoning his wife, now faces allegations of plotting to murder the detective investigating him.
A wild story just got…wilder.
At a Glance
- James Craig is accused of poisoning his wife, Angela, with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline.
- Authorities have charged Craig with the solicitation to murder a detective investigating his case.
- The murder plot against Angela is described by police as “heinous, complex and calculated.”
- Craig’s trial has been delayed, and he is appointed a new attorney for his upcoming court appearance.
Allegations Intensify Against Dentist
James Craig, a Colorado dentist, is entangled in a legal quagmire as fresh allegations compound his already serious charges. Initially accused of killing his wife, Angela Craig, by discreetly adding cyanide to her protein shakes, he now faces additional charges of plotting to murder a key detective on his case. Angela Craig died in March 2023 after multiple hospitalizations, leaving behind six children.
Craig reportedly tried to solicit a fellow inmate to carry out the hit on the detective, a scheme allegedly designed to manipulate the legal proceedings against him. These developments suggest a more far-reaching plan, deepening the complexity of the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings. Additionally, he sought to undermine Angela’s character by fabricating suicide notes and creating false narratives to mislead the investigation.
A dentist accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes has been charged with trying to get a fellow jail inmate to kill a detective investigating the murder case. https://t.co/NdnqJevLeu
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 30, 2024
Evidence Stacks Up Against Craig
The case against Craig is built on significant evidence, including internet searches on arsenic detection and purchases of potassium cyanide. A business partner, suspicious of Craig’s cyanide purchase, alerted a nurse, leading to law enforcement’s involvement. Despite initially denying the purchase, Craig later claimed Angela herself requested it.
The police described the case as a “heinous, complex and calculated murder.”
Authorities also scrutinize statements that Craig aimed to frame Angela’s death to appear as a suicide. Investigators point to Craig’s internet history as they continue building their case. Even in detention, his activities have remained in focus, revealing a pattern of manipulation and deceit.
Dentist accused of killing wife by poisoning her shakes charged with trying to have detective killed https://t.co/2tSUczTX4v pic.twitter.com/jBAGogmXx9
— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) November 29, 2024
Legal Proceedings and Family Impact
Craig was married for 23 years to Angela Craig and shared six children, three of whom now live with his brother. His first-degree murder trial faces an indefinite delay as his previous attorney withdrew, citing a breach involving criminal activity. With a new attorney, Craig is set for another court appearance on December 16.
“As of tomorrow my mom will be two months gone. I haven’t the words to express the heartache my siblings and I feel every day,” Mira, Angela’s daughter, said.
Family members continue to confront these tragic circumstances while navigating the aftermath of Angela’s death in a manner punctuated by public attention and legal challenges. The outcome remains uncertain as the case reveals ever more layers of planning and deception.
