Trial Opens for Aurora Dentist Charged with Wife’s Poisoning Murder

The trial of James Craig, an Aurora dentist, began with prosecutors alleging he poisoned his wife Angela Craig’s protein shakes with a lethal mix of cyanide, arsenic, and tetrahydrozoline due to financial troubles and an affair. Prosecutors presented evidence including Craig’s online searches on how to poison someone and attempts to disguise the murder as a heart attack. They claim Craig poisoned Angela multiple times, including in the hospital, and replaced prescription capsules with cyanide to ensure her death. The defense acknowledged Craig's infidelity but argued it was not a motive, emphasizing the case rests on speculation and flawed investigation. Prosecutors contend Craig's motive was to eliminate his wife to start a new life with a woman he met recently, while the defense highlighted that Craig had ongoing affairs throughout his 23-year marriage. The trial is expected to last several weeks as both sides present their cases.