Aurora Dentist on Trial for Wife’s Fatal Cyanide Poisoning

James Craig, a Colorado dentist, is on trial for the 2023 murder of his wife, Angela Craig, who died from lethal doses of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a decongestant commonly found in eyedrops. Testimony revealed that cyanide levels in Angela's blood more than doubled while she was hospitalized, suggesting a second administration of the poison likely occurred during her treatment, with Craig present at her bedside. Witnesses, including Angela's best friend Nikki Harmon, testified that Craig had previously drugged Angela and admitted to struggling with sexual addiction and suicidal thoughts. Evidence also included a package containing potassium cyanide delivered to Craig’s dental office shortly before Angela’s death. The prosecution portrays Craig as a calculated killer motivated by financial issues and a new affair, while the defense argues Angela was emotionally manipulative and mentally unstable. Medical experts testified on the severity of Angela's brain swelling and the irreversible damage by the time treatment began, underscoring the tragic circumstances of her death.