Dr. James Toliver Craig, a 47-year-old dentist in Colorado, has been found guilty of poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, to death in a methodical plot that unfolded over nearly a year. The trial, which lasted three weeks, concluded with Craig being convicted of first-degree murder and five additional charges of solicitation related to perjury and tampering with physical evidence. He faces life in prison without parole, according to court records.
The case against Craig, who was also known as Dr. James Toliver Craig, centers on the poisoning of his wife, Angela, whose death was officially ruled as caused by acute cyanide and tetrahydrozoline poisoning. Angela, who was 47 at the time of her death, had been admitted to the hospital multiple times before slipping into a coma and being declared brain-dead on August 18, 2023.
Prosecutors argued that Craig’s actions were motivated by both financial pressures and an extramarital affair with a Texas orthodontist. During the trial, evidence such as Craig’s internet search history and communications with multiple women were presented as key components of the prosecution’s case. The defense, however, claimed that Angela was suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, which were not fully explored during the investigation.
Craig’s long-time friend, Nicole Harmon, testified that Angela had no history of depression or suicidal tendencies and had always been a devoted mother and wife. However, the jury found no merit in these claims, and Craig was ultimately convicted of his wife’s murder. His relationship with the Texas orthodontist, Karin Cain, was central to the case, as Cain testified about their extensive communication and the nature of their relationship, including romantic and sexting exchanges.
The case has also attracted significant media attention due to the detailed nature of the evidence and the emotional impact on Craig’s family, including his children who testified against him. The trial has been portrayed as a tragic case of a man falling into a dark path of deception and murder, with his personal relationships and financial difficulties playing a significant role in the outcome.