Colorado Dentist Convicted of Wife's Murder in Poisoning Plot
Colorado dentist James Craig was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, with cyanide-laced shakes.
Colorado dentist convicted of murder in wife’s poisoning death
New York Daily News
Overview
- Colorado dentist James Craig was found guilty of first-degree murder and related charges for poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, who died in 2023.
- Craig was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in the poisoning plot, which involved lacing his wife's protein shakes.
- Angela Craig died from poisoning by cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, with evidence suggesting the poisoning occurred over a 10-day period.
- The motive for the murder was reportedly Craig's desire to escape a marriage he felt trapped in, leading to the calculated poisoning scheme.
- In addition to murder, Craig was convicted on multiple counts, including solicitation to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of the trial's progression and outcome. They present arguments from both the prosecution and the defense, detail the evidence presented, and report on the jury's verdict and the subsequent sentencing without employing loaded language or selective emphasis. The reporting maintains an objective tone throughout the article.
"This was a premeditated and callous crime driven by greed, deception and betrayal."
CBS News"James Craig was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whom he poisoned with cyanide in a calculated act of betrayal."
Associated Press"Dr. Craig unleashed a path of destruction as wide as a tornado and just as devastating."
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Angela Craig died from poisoning by cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, an ingredient found in over-the-counter eye drops; these substances were found in her protein shakes and administered during hospitalization.
Prosecutors argued that James Craig wanted to kill his wife to escape a marriage he felt trapped in without going through divorce, thus protecting his financial status and public image.
James Craig was convicted of multiple charges including solicitation to commit tampering with physical evidence, solicitation to commit perjury, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder, related to attempts to cover up the killing and target the lead detective.
James Craig was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, along with additional years totaling 33 years for related solicitation charges.
Prosecutors presented hospital security footage showing James Craig holding a syringe before entering his wife's hospital room; toxicology reports confirmed lethal doses of poison; and text messages indicated an affair and incriminating timelines.
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