The Big Picture
James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes, is now facing additional charges of attempting to solicit the murder of a detective investigating his case and asking for false testimony.
What’s New?
Prosecutors filed two charges against Craig last week: solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit perjury.
Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan confirmed the alleged target of the murder solicitation was an Aurora police detective working on Craig’s case.
Case Developments
Trial delay: Craig’s first-degree murder trial, initially set to begin shortly, has been postponed indefinitely. His previous lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, withdrew from the case on Nov. 21 due to a professional conflict. Craig is expected to appear in court with a new lawyer on Dec. 16.
Poisoning evidence: Angela Craig, 43, died in March 2023 from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline poisoning. The latter substance is commonly found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the coroner’s report.
Family background: James and Angela Craig were married for 23 years and had six children together.
Allegations of Manipulation from Jail
Prosecutors allege that while in jail, Craig sought to:
Forge a false narrative: He allegedly asked an inmate to plant fake journal entries in his home, suggesting Angela Craig died by suicide. The inmate declined and later informed authorities.
Fabricate video evidence: Craig reportedly attempted to smuggle a letter out of jail asking his adult daughter to create a fake video of Angela requesting that he procure poisons for her.
Recruit false witnesses: Prosecutors claim Craig asked another inmate to find women willing to testify falsely that they had affairs with him, sparking marital discord with Angela and leading her to frame him.
Legal and Defense Updates
Craig has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
His previous defense team highlighted that one inmate’s claims only surfaced after significant media coverage of the case.
What’s Next
Craig will face the new charges in court on Dec. 16. The murder trial and related legal proceedings remain delayed as the case evolves.
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