Prosecutors in Denver are set to present evidence on Friday that James Craig, a Colorado dentist charged with killing his wife, attempted to solicit the murder of a detective investigating him. Craig is accused of poisoning his wife’s protein shakes nearly two years ago and has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including first-degree murder.
- Colorado dentist charged with wife's murder
- Allegedly attempted to solicit inmate for murder
- New charges: solicitation to commit murder
- Angela Craig died from cyanide poisoning
- Trial date for James Craig remains undetermined
The hearing will provide further details about the alleged plot against the detective as part of Craig’s ongoing legal proceedings. Angela Craig died in March 2023 from poisoning, and the couple had been married for 23 years.
James Craig has been at the center of a high-profile case since his wife, Angela Craig, died from poisoning in March 2023. The coroner identified cyanide and tetrahydrozoline as the substances responsible for her death. Following this incident, prosecutors allege that Craig sought to have a detective killed who was involved in investigating the case against him.
Key details include:
- Craig allegedly ordered potassium cyanide under false pretenses for patient use.
- He faces charges including first-degree murder and solicitation to commit perjury.
- The couple had six children together at the time of Angela’s death.
The prosecution aims to convince a judge during Friday’s hearing that these new charges should be included in Craig’s trial. His defense lawyers have yet to respond publicly regarding these developments. As it stands, no new trial date has been scheduled following previous delays in proceedings.
This unfolding case highlights serious allegations against James Craig as he navigates multiple criminal charges related to his wife’s tragic death and subsequent attempts to influence witnesses involved in his prosecution.
