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US dentist jailed for murder after poisoning wife's protein shakes

US dentist jailed for murder after poisoning wife's protein shakes

Summary

A dentist in Colorado, James Craig, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife, Angela Craig, by poisoning her protein shakes. The jury found him guilty of first-degree murder among other charges, concluding that he poisoned her due to marital issues and financial troubles while having an affair.

Key Facts

  • James Craig, a dentist, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife, Angela Craig.
  • He poisoned Angela's protein shakes with arsenic and gave her a fatal dose of cyanide in the hospital.
  • The murder took place in March 2023 while he was having an affair.
  • The coroner found that Angela died from cyanide and a chemical from eye drops.
  • Evidence showed Craig searched online for ways to kill with arsenic and ordered potassium cyanide.
  • A security camera captured Craig holding a syringe before entering her hospital room.
  • Craig was also found guilty of trying to get someone to kill a detective involved in his case.
  • He was sentenced to additional 33 years for other charges.

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