A Colorado dentist accused of murdering his wife by lacing a protein shake with poison is set to plead in court to a charge of first-degree murder on Tuesday.
Police said James Craig, who began an affair before his wife’s death on March 18, had searched online for answers to questions such as “can arsenic be detected in an autopsy?” and “how to make murder look like a heart attack.”
In the days that followed, Craig’s wife, Angela Craig, then Googled the symptoms she was experiencing, including vertigo, trembling lips and coldness, District Attorney John Kellner said at a hearing in early July.
Angela Craig, a mother of six married to her husband of 23 years, died of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, substances found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to Arapahoe County coroner Kelly Lear.
At the preliminary hearing, James Craig’s lawyer argued there was no direct evidence that Craig had put poison in his wife’s shake and accused the chief detective of bias against Craig.
Police said James Craig had been searching online for answers to questions like “can arsenic be detected in an autopsy?” and “how to make murder look like a heart attack.” Aurora Police
Neither the affidavit nor the testimony at trial addressed how investigators believe Angela Craig was poisoned with tetrahydrozoline.
Craig was also later charged with tampering with evidence but details of that charge have not been released.
Defense attorneys suggested that Craig, who had previously attempted suicide, had searched online for ways to kill himself.
James Craig’s attorney argued that there was no direct evidence that Craig put poison in his wife’s shake. Summerbrook Dental Group/Facebook
James Craig walks into a courtroom in Aurora, Colo., on March 3. KDVR
The case’s lead investigator, Bobbie Olson, admitted at the preliminary hearing that tests found no signs of cyanide or arsenic in the two bottles used for the shakes.
Investigators allege that Craig, who routinely makes protein shakes for his wife, tried to calm her shakes on March 6 with arsenic.
After he survived, Craig ordered a rush delivery of potassium cyanide that he told the provider was needed for the surgery, according to court documents.
In the days that followed, Craig’s wife, Angela Craig, Googled his symptoms, which included vertigo, trembling lips and chills, District Attorney John Kellner said. Summerbrook Dental Group/Facebook
The arrest affidavit says the investigation into Craig began after his dental practice partner mentioned to a nurse that Craig had ordered potassium cyanide even though they didn’t need it for their work.
Police allege that Craig was seeing another woman while his wife was in hospital.
But the woman told ABC’s GMA she is not willing to be in a relationship with someone who is married.
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