DENVER (KDVR) — The jury is deliberating a verdict in James Craig’s trial, the dentist accused of poisoning his wife in 2023.
Craig, 47, is facing several counts, including first-degree murder, solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit perjury after being accused of poisoning Angela Craig, his wife of 23 years, with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline in 2023.
⬇️ Jump to: Closing arguments in James Craig trial below.
During the opening arguments on July 15, the prosecution claimed that financial problems and marital affairs motivated James to allegedly poison his wife’s protein shakes, while the defense said that Angela knew about these financial problems and affairs, and this wasn’t a motive. Defense seemed to suggest that Angela could’ve taken her own life.
Prosecution called on several witnesses over two weeks. Coworkers described James’ behavior leading up to Angela’s death, including a personal package that arrived at his office. Workers at a medical supply company claimed James wanted cyanide overnighted to his office. James has argued that he ordered these supplies under Angela’s request.
Family members also testified, including Angela and James’ daughter and some of Angela’s family members, who said she wasn’t suicidal. Defense has suggested that these are assumptions.
Both sides rested their case on Monday, and the defense and prosecution finished their closing arguments on Monday afternoon. Now, the jury is out for deliberation.
Here’s what both sides argued in the closing arguments:
