Candace Craig Gets Life for Mother's Murder in MD

Candace Craig, 46, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of murdering and dismembering her 71-year-old mother, Margaret Craig, in Prince George's County, Maryland. The crime stemmed from an argument over fraudulent credit card charges, leading Candace to suffocate her mother and attempt to dispose of her remains by dismembering and burning them on a barbecue grill. Her daughter, Salia Hardy, testified against her, revealing the gruesome details, including the use of a chainsaw. Despite Candace's attempts to blame her actions on her young daughters, the evidence was overwhelming. The case deeply affected the community, with officials describing it as one of the worst murders in memory. Authorities highlighted Candace's exploitation of her mother, who had been a caring nurse before her health declined due to a stroke.