November 27th 2024.
A dentist in Aurora, James Craig, is currently facing charges of first-degree murder for the death of his wife, Angela Craig. She passed away on March 18, 2023, after ingesting lethal doses of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a common ingredient found in over-the-counter eyedrops. However, the case has taken a disturbing turn as James is now also suspected of plotting to kill an Aurora police detective who was investigating the case.
According to a police spokesman, James allegedly purchased arsenic and cyanide just days before his wife's death, searched online for ways to poison someone, and was involved in an extramarital affair, all while facing financial difficulties. As if that wasn't enough, prosecutors have also added an additional charge of solicitation to commit murder and a new count of solicitation to commit perjury against James.
It has been confirmed that the target of James' murder plot was an Aurora police detective assigned to investigate Angela's death. He allegedly attempted to convince another inmate in the Arapahoe County jail to carry out the killing, as reported by 9News. However, the police spokesman has declined to comment further on the matter.
These new charges came just a day after James' attorney withdrew from the case, citing ethical concerns about his client's demands. As a result, the jury trial scheduled for this month has been postponed indefinitely, and James is expected to appear in court on December 16 with a new attorney. Along with the charges of murder and solicitation, James is also facing charges of tampering with evidence and attempting to cover up evidence in the case.
Police have uncovered that James used a communal computer at his workplace, Summerbrook Dental in Aurora, to search for information on poison in the weeks leading up to Angela's death. Some of the disturbing searches include "how many grams of pure arsenic will kill a human," "Is arsenic detectable in an autopsy," and "how to make poison." These findings are detailed in his arrest affidavit.
The case has been making headlines, and the judge has kept James' bail at $5 million due to concerns about community support for the defendant. In fact, there has been significant backlash from the community and city leaders, with many questioning the "Operation Aurora" deportation plan that has been linked to James.
It's a high-profile case, and tensions are running high, with the CBI agent involved in the investigation facing scrutiny for using a racist slur on bodycam footage. In other related news, a motorcyclist was killed in an Aurora crash caused by a swerving sedan, and James' wife became ill and died shortly after he purchased the poison online, as alleged by the police.
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