Colorado Dentist Accused of Poisoning Wife Faces New Charges and Trial Delays

James Craig is accused of killing his wife with cyanide and eye drop chemicals, with prosecutors alleging he also attempted to fabricate evidence to mislead investigators.

• James Craig, a Colorado dentist, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, in March 2023 using cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a chemical found in eye drops.
• Prosecutors claim Craig conducted extensive online research on undetectable poisons and purchased arsenic and cyanide prior to his wife's death, which occurred after she experienced severe symptoms and multiple hospital visits.
• New charges of solicitation to commit first-degree murder and perjury were added after Craig allegedly tried to persuade a former inmate to plant fake suicide notes and fabricate evidence suggesting Angela's death was a suicide.
• Craig's defense attorney abruptly withdrew from the case, citing professional conflicts related to alleged attempts by Craig to involve him in fraudulent activity, leading to a delay in the trial originally set to begin this week.
• Authorities allege Craig was having an affair with a Texas orthodontist at the time of Angela's death and had a history of marital issues, including infidelity and prior attempts to poison his wife.

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