2024 True Crime Updates: Idaho Murders, LISK, Mexico Surfer Deaths
A Colorado jury has reached its decision in a tragic case.
After two days of deliberation, James Craig was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2023 fatal poisoning of his wife Angela Craig, who died after consuming protein shakes dosed with a combination of chemicals that included the medication found in eye drops, according to NBC News.
In addition to the murder conviction, the former dentist was also convicted of several other charges, including solicitation to commit murder in the first degree in connection to his efforts to enlist a fellow inmate to kill a detective who had investigated Angela’s death.
The 47-year-old—who shares six children with his late wife—was only acquitted of one of his seven charges, being found not guilty of manslaughter.
Angela was hospitalized on March 15, 2023, after complaining of a “severe headache” and dizziness, according to an arrest warrant obtained by NBC News at the time.
Three days later, the matriarch—who had already been admitted to the hospital twice in the three weeks prior—died after having a severe seizure, per the report.
Following her passing, the Arapahoe County Coroner attributed her cause of death to a fatal dose of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the medication used in eye drops, according to the outlet.
Stephen Swofford via Denver Gazette, Pool
Meanwhile, several of Angela and James’ friends and family told authorities that they believed he may have had something to do with the incident due to the couple’s tumultuous marriage, per the affidavit obtained by NBC News, and unearthed emails revealed that James was having an affair with a Texas-based orthodontist amid his wife’s health issues.
Additionally, research into James’ search history uncovered that he placed an order for potassium cyanide on Amazon weeks before Angela’s passing and had it delivered to his dental practice, according to the outlet.
AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Pool
And while James has yet to speak publicly on his sentencing, several of his family members reflected on his horrific crimes as the trial came to a close.
“It will never be as bright as it was when my mom was here with us,” his eldest daughter said in court July 30. “I was supposed to be able to trust my dad. He was supposed to be my hero, and instead he’ll forever be a villain in my book.”
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