James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife, is facing new charges of solicitation to commit murder against a detective involved in his case. The detective had worked on the investigation into Angela Craig’s death, where she died after being poisoned with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline. James Craig had allegedly ordered cyanide online and had it delivered to his dental practice just weeks before his wife’s death. His business partner became suspicious and alerted authorities, leading to the initial investigation. Craig’s lawyer withdrew from the case due to a professional conflict just before the new charges were filed. The lawyer believed his client was engaging in criminal behavior.
Craig is accused of trying to have an inmate he was in jail with twice murder the detective involved in his case. The inmate has not been charged in connection with this case. Craig has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in his wife’s death, but the court proceedings have been indefinitely postponed due to the new charges. Authorities have uncovered evidence that suggests Craig deliberately poisoned his wife’s protein shakes, causing her death. Despite this, Craig has continued to deny any involvement in his wife’s death. The case is ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence against Craig in light of the new solicitation charges.
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