A Colorado dentist, James Craig, is set to stand trial after being charged with the poisoning death of his wife, Angela. Prosecutors allege Craig secretly laced her protein shakes with cyanide and other toxic substances after starting an affair. Investigators say he conducted disturbing online searches like “how to make murder look like a heart attack” while Angela, unaware, Googled symptoms like vertigo and cold lips before passing away in March 2023.
Court testimony revealed Angela had visited the hospital multiple times before her death, and suspicions were raised when Craig’s dental colleague reported his unusual order of potassium cyanide. Toxicology confirmed she was poisoned, and Craig’s alleged effort to mislead authorities included asking his daughter to help create a fake video suggesting Angela ordered the toxins herself. His defense claims there’s no direct evidence linking him to the poisoning.
Angela’s daughters offered emotional testimony, recalling their mother’s rapid health decline and their father’s efforts to avoid an autopsy. One daughter shared how Craig discouraged further medical inquiry, while the other testified about caring for her mother during her final days. Both expressed confusion and heartbreak over their father’s actions and the events leading up to Angela’s death.
The case has drawn national attention due to its disturbing details, including Craig’s alleged use of dark web tools and a prior incident in which he reportedly drugged Angela during a suicide attempt. Angela is remembered as a devoted mother of six, a church leader, and someone who brought joy to those around her. Her family continues to seek justice as the trial moves forward.