Dentist James Craig faces charges for the murder of his wife in a tragic case unfolding in Colorado.
James Craig, 45, has gained notoriety as the central figure in a disturbing case involving the death of his wife, Angela Craig, after allegedly poisoning her protein shakes, CNN reported.
Dr. James Craig, who operated a local dental practice, entered a plea of not guilty to the accusation of first-degree murder following the death of Angela Craig on March 18, 2023. She succumbed to a lethal combination of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, with arsenic also found as a contributory factor in her system.
An in-depth investigation by the Aurora Police Department unveiled incriminating evidence against Craig. This included witness testimonies, a series of text messages, and the search history on his computer. These pieces of evidence suggested a premeditated act fueled by his financial woes and a desire to initiate a new relationship with another woman.
Angela Craig's sudden and severe medical decline baffled hospital medical staff, who struggled to diagnose her condition before her passing. This added a layer of complexity and horror to the unfolding events.
Further complicating the shocking case, James Craig was later charged with solicitation to murder an Aurora detective leading the investigation. These allegations emerged just as his initial trial was about to commence, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding him.
Attorney Harvey Steinberg, who initially represented Craig, withdrew from the case, citing conflicts related to professional conduct rules. This development necessitated a delay in the trial proceedings as Craig sought new legal representation.
Describing the depth of her failing relationship with James, Angela's sister recalled several disturbing incidents where Angela felt drugged by her husband during their tumultuous marriage. These accusations paint a grim picture of deceit and manipulation.
As details of his personal and professional life became public, James Craig, once respected in his community, saw his reputation tarnished irreparably. He had previously stated in a promotional video, “I love creating an environment where people are surprised at how comfortable they are,” a statement now viewed in a grim new light considering the allegations.
During the investigation, the affidavit of probable cause revealed, “James has shown the planning and intent to end his wife’s life by searching for ways to kill someone undetected, providing her poisons that align with her hospitalized symptoms, and working on starting a new life.”
As tensions mounted, text exchanges between Angela and James hinted at the dire nature of their relationship. In one message, Angela expressed to James, “I feel drugged,” to which he replied ambiguously, offering comfort without assuming responsibility. In another text, James coldly remarked about the complexity of the case if Angela were not his wife.
James contacted Ryan Redfearn, drawing him messily into the saga by texting him, pleading for discretion and indirectly hinting at their shared past and his current precarious situation.
Angela's sister shared an eerie comment from James, reflecting on the medical investigations into Angela’s condition, “James said he felt if they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her when she was alive he wouldn’t let them poke her more when she was dead.”
The trial, now delayed, hangs in a balance as James Craig faces an uncertain future, with the heavy charges of first-degree murder and solicitation of murder looming over him. The community remains shocked by the turn of events, awaiting justice for Angela Craig, who fell victim to a plot allegedly conceived by the person she once trusted the most.
