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State of Colorado v. James Craig
Date: 08-01-2025
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Court: 18th Judicial District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado
Plaintiff's Attorney: Arapahoe County, Colorado, District Attorney's Office
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Description:
Littleton, Colorado criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder, two counts of solicitation to commit tampering with physical evidence, two counts of solicitation to commit first-degree perjury, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder.
James Craig was accused of repeatedly poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, over 10 days in March 2023. When those attempts failed, prosecutors said the dentist gave his wife a final dose of cyanide as she was hospitalized in suburban Denver with symptoms that puzzled doctors. She was declared brain dead soon after.
Prosecutors emphasized a financial motive, including a struggling dental practice, and $4 million in life insurance policies for which James Craig was the sole beneficiary, and extramarital affairs that coincided with Angela's deteriorating health.
James Craig was accused of repeatedly poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, over 10 days in March 2023. When those attempts failed, prosecutors said the dentist gave his wife a final dose of cyanide as she was hospitalized in suburban Denver with symptoms that puzzled doctors. She was declared brain dead soon after.
Prosecutors emphasized a financial motive, including a struggling dental practice, and $4 million in life insurance policies for which James Craig was the sole beneficiary, and extramarital affairs that coincided with Angela's deteriorating health.
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Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Colorado v. James Craig?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard State of Colorado v. James Craig?
This case was heard in 18th Judicial District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado, CO.
Who were the attorneys in State of Colorado v. James Craig?
Plaintiff's attorney: Arapahoe County, Colorado, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Littletown Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Colorado v. James Craig decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.