AURORA, Colo. — The case of James Craig, a former dentist, has taken another shocking turn as he now faces additional charges connected to the alleged poisoning and murder of his wife, Angela Craig. Originally accused of using lethal doses of toxic substances to poison his wife, James Craig is now charged with plotting the murder of one of the detectives investigating his case from behind bars.
On March 18, 2023, Angela Craig died after suffering from mysterious health issues, including dizziness and fainting, leading to hospital visits just days before her passing. Investigators linked her death to high levels of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, commonly found in eye drops like Visine. Records show Angela had been taken to the hospital three times within two weeks due to her troubling symptoms.
Initially, James Craig was arrested shortly after his wife’s death. He was charged with first-degree murder, with prosecutors detailing how he had searched for "undetectable poisons" and even ordered potassium cyanide and arsenic online prior to his wife’s fatal collapse. Craig’s workplace became central to the investigation when one of his office staff opened a delivery containing potassium cyanide, prompting suspicions about its purpose.
Craig's trial was slated to begin this week, with jury selection scheduled, but it was abruptly postponed after his attorney withdrew from the case, citing professional conflicts. Following this withdrawal, prosecutors filed two new charges against him, including solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit perjury. Sources revealed the intended target was not unnamed but rather the very detective who had worked on the investigation related to Angela’s death.
Legal documents indicated Craig attempted to solicit help from another inmate at the Arapahoe County jail, seeking assistance to carry out the alleged murder plot against the detective who was investigating him. While the specific methods of the solicitation remain undisclosed, it highlights the seriousness with which authorities view Craig’s actions since his incarceration.
On another note, documents obtained through the investigation shed light on Craig's intentions following Angela's death, as it appears he aimed to start anew by maintaining contact with another woman, a Texas-based orthodontist. Allegations suggest there had been romantic correspondence between Craig and this woman, even as his wife suffered from what was believed to be poisoning.
The picture painted by investigators is one of deception, as they allege Craig not only poisoned his wife but had also previously planned to create evidence of her framing him for his actions. A letter discovered during his incarceration reveals Craig had attempted to recruit another inmate to fabricate testimony and create false narratives around his wife and alleged infidelity.
Angela’s family has been devastated by the loss, with friends and relatives voicing their shock and disbelief over the circumstances surrounding her death. Court records identify her health issues, which included repeated hospital admissions, linking them directly to the toxic substances reportedly administered by her husband.
On December 16, James Craig will appear back in court, but due to the lack of representation and with new charges brought against him, it remains unclear how his defense will be constructed, or when his case will proceed.
The alarming details surrounding this case serve as reminders of the layers of distrust and betrayal hidden beneath seemingly normal relationships. Authorities remain vigilant as they continue to investigate the circumstances leading to Angela Craig's untimely death and the alleged actions of her husband from behind bars.
For more details, stay tuned as this complex case progresses, intertwining themes of alleged infidelity, suspected murder, and the gripping intricacies of the legal system.
