James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife Angela Craig with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline in her protein shake, is facing two new charges including solicitation to commit murder. This comes after his attorney withdrew from the case on the day jury selection was set to begin, citing conflicts. Angela died in March from the poisoning, which is found in over-the-counter eyedrops.
The couple’s relationship had been strained for years, with James having multiple affairs and Angela expressing her desire to leave him. At a preliminary hearing, it was revealed that James had searched online for ways to make murder look like a heart attack and whether arsenic is detectable in an autopsy. Despite this, his attorneys argue that there is no direct evidence linking him to his wife’s death and that he had been searching for ways to take his own life.
The case has garnered attention due to the shocking nature of Angela’s death and the allegations against James. No further details about the new charges have been released, and it is unclear if James has obtained a new attorney. The trial is ongoing, and James continues to maintain his innocence by pleading not guilty to the charges of first-degree murder and solicitation.
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