New charges filed against Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife’s protein shakes

James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of spiking his wife’s protein shakes with poison, now faces two additional charges, including solicitation to commit murder. The new charges were filed after his attorney withdrew from the case on the day jury selection was set to begin. Angela Craig, the victim, died from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline poisoning, which is found in over-the-counter eyedrops. Before her death, she had gone to the hospital with headaches and dizziness. James Craig had started an affair and had a history of extramarital affairs, leading to strain in the couple’s relationship. Prosecutors presented evidence at a preliminary hearing that indicated James Craig had searched online for ways to make murder look like a heart attack and whether arsenic was detectable in an autopsy. The defense argued that there was no direct evidence linking James Craig to the poison in his wife’s drink and claimed he had been searching for ways to take his own life. It is unclear if James Craig has obtained new legal representation. The case highlights a tragic situation involving a marriage filled with distress and infidelity, leading to a horrific and fatal outcome for Angela Craig.

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