CO - Angela Craig, 43, mother of 6, allegedly poisoned by cyanide in protein shake by dentist husband, Aurora, Mar 2023

[sunspun]

He didn't want a divorce because, of course, it would have cost money.

Rsbm

I thought his being a Mormon was more of a factor in why he didn't just divorce?

 

[Seattle1]

Oh man, the defense is winning no points with the jurors from this opening!

Blaming LE (blinders) for Craig sending a letter to his daughter to buy a cheap computer and plant evidence!

Blaming Angela's faith for wanting to stay in a broken marriage-- which ultimately broke her!

Nope. This is not a complicated case of who done it!

MOO

 

[iamshadow21]

Rsbm

I thought his being a Mormon was more of a factor in why he didn't just divorce?

As ex-LDS, I can tell you that divorce is frowned upon, but murder of your spouse by slow poison isn't an acceptable alternative.

IMO, he just didn't want to pay out to support his wife and kids. We know he had a fantasy life that involved him being something of a high roller. Hard to sell that lie to women on Tinder when most of your income is going on alimony.

MOO

 

[ch_13]

Oh man, the defense is winning no points with the jurors from this opening!

Blaming LE (blinders) for Craig sending a letter to his daughter to buy a cheap computer and plant evidence!

Blaming Angela's faith for wanting to stay in a broken marriage-- which ultimately broke her!

Nope. This is not a complicated case of who done it!

MOO

I liked the bit where the defense attorney basically said, "Craig's wanting to cheat on his wife with another woman isn't a motive because he cheated on her lots of times"!

It was ridiculous, but I guess she did the best she could considering the mounds of evidence against her client.

 

[mickey2942]

I liked the bit where the defense attorney basically said, "Craig's wanting to cheat on his wife with another woman isn't a motive because he cheated on her lots of times"!

It was ridiculous, but I guess she did the best she could considering the mounds of evidence against her client.

I saw that too. "We are not judging if Craig is a good husband". We need to determine if he committed murder.

I am interested that half the kids sit on the prosecution side. And the other half of the kids sit behind their father on defense side. That is sad. Tearing siblings apart.

And yes, LDS people can definitely divorce. Unless they are crazy and would rather kill their spouse.

 

[Lilibet]

As ex-LDS, I can tell you that divorce is frowned upon, but murder of your spouse by slow poison isn't an acceptable alternative.

It’s possible these murderous guys (and gals) in an anti-divorce religion would rather not risk the shame of divorce if they think they can get away with murder. But you’re right that money was the biggest factor.

JMO

 

[iamshadow21]

It’s possible these murderous guys (and gals) in an anti-divorce religion would rather not risk the shame of divorce if they think they can get away with murder. But you’re right that money was the biggest factor.

JMO

If they really cared about the spiritual repercussions, they wouldn't murder. I mean, that's in the top ten original commandments.

The fact that they will kill to preserve their image and position is all about greed, selfishness and ego and nothing to do with religion, whatever the denomination.

Catholics don't agree with divorce, and they don't get a pass on murder, either.

MOO

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1945294017773625350

 

[Cindizzi]

[…]

After opening statements, seven medical personnel from AdventHealth Parker hospital were called to the stand to describe their treatment of Angela Craig. All of them saw Craig when she was admitted to the hospital on two occasions — March 6 and March 9, 2023. Several nurses testified that she complained of dizziness, weakness and a feeling of heaviness on March 6. When she returned three days later, she told the staff members that she had fainted and that her symptoms were getting worse.

Drug screens did not show anything unusual present in her system, medical personnel testified.

Angela Craig told several admitting nurses during required psychology assessments that she felt safe at home, did not wish she was dead and did not have thoughts of harming herself.

Dr. Arthur Levene, an AdventHealth Parker cardiologist, noted that her demeanor was one of concern, and that she mainly wanted to get better so that she could go home to her six children.

[…]

Prosecutors allege James Craig injected his wife with cyanide as she lay dying in hospital - Denver Gazette

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save James Craig was leading a double life balancing his wife of 23 years with his mistress of 23 days, prosecutors said during opening statements in his murder trial Tuesday. They contend that the defendant poisoned Angela Craig to get...

denvergazette.com

 

[vls12345]

Just read his arrest warrant. This guy is so cooked. Add to that all the other stuff since his arrest.

https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/23CR664 Affidavit Craig James Toliver Redacted.pdf

I just read it too. (Thanks for posting it.) I agree that he is cooked. MOO.

 

[Tricia]

Lauren Matthais from Hidden True Crime is attending the trial and reporting.
Hidden True Crime is an approved source.

 

[Cindizzi]

 

[ChatteringBirds]

That poor woman must have been beyond miserable 24/7, knowing her husband and father of her children didn't care if he hurt her over and over again. Knowing she was committed to their marriage but he wasn't. He was just a cruel liar.

As expected he then uses excuses like anxiety, addiction, and depression to gain sympathy from some family members while he continues to hurt his wife (and, by extention, children) endlessly.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, July 16th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 8:30am MT) - CO - *Angela Dawn Pray Craig (43) poisoned (potassium cyanide) by husband & left her brain dead & taken off life support (arrived at hospital on Mar. 16, 2023) & died Mar. 18, 2023, Aurora. *James Toliver Craig (45/now 47) arrested (3/19/23), charged (3/23/23), formally charged (7/12/23) & arraigned (10/9/23) with 1st degree premeditated murder after deliberations & tampering with physical evidence. Amended charges (4/12/24): 1st degree murder (F1) & 2 counts of solicitation to commit with physical evidence [1 for an inmate & 1 for family member]. Added charges [11/21/24] solicitation to commit 1st degree murder [of Aurora Police Detective] & solicitation to commit perjury in the 1st degree. Held without bond. Bond set at $10M on 6/28/23. Plead not guilty (10/9/23 to murder & on 2/14/25 to Solicitation).
Added charges [4/11/25] with Solicitation to commit tampering with physical evidence. Arapahoe County
Jury selection began on 7/10/25 & ended on 7/14/25. Jury: 12 jurors & 3 alternates.
Trial began on 7/15/25 & goes through 8/1/25. All start @ 8:30am.
Judge Shay K. Whitaker presiding. DA Amy L. Padden, Senior Chief Deputy DA Michael Mauro & Assistant DA Ryan Brackley. Defense attorneys Lisa Fine Moses & Ashley Witham.
Case & Court info from 3/16/23 thru 7/3/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 [7/10-7/14/24] reference post #714 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...entist-husband-aurora-mar-2023.670769/page-36
7/15/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 1: Jurors were briefed on the rules of the court ahead of opening statements. Opening statements by Assistant DA Ryan Brackley & by defense attorney Ashley Witham.
State witnesses: Dr. Ashley-Alpana Rawloo Khalap Peko [working as an emergency physician at AdventHealth Parker when Angela came in on March 6, 2023]. Dr. Arthur Levene, an AdventHealth Parker cardiologist. Danielle Andrews, nurse. Dr. King-Dylewski, a hospitalist. Nurse Schaefer. Nurse Caldwell. Nurse Bremer.
Trial continues on Wednesday, 7/16/25.

 

[Seattle1]

State witnesses: Dr. Ashley-Alpana Rawloo Khalap Peko [working as an emergency physician at AdventHealth Parker when Angela came in on March 6, 2023]. Dr. Arthur Levene, an AdventHealth Parker cardiologist. Danielle Andrews, nurse. Several other (4) nurses testified [could not access article, so don't have names].

^^rsbm

Here are some additional State witnesses from Tweet/X:

Dr. King-Dylewski, a hospitalist, described Angela’s March 11 admission for syncope, nausea, and tachycardia, with no diagnosis despite extensive tests.

Nurses Andrews and Schaefer, triaging on March 6 and 9, respectively, confirmed Angela’s pale appearance and worsening ESI score from 3 to 2, with negative suicide screens ruling out self-harm.

Nurses Caldwell and Bremer detailed March 9 care, including blood draws, linking to potential forensic evidence.

See post #758

 

[Niner]

^^rsbm

Here are some additional State witnesses from Tweet/X:

Dr. King-Dylewski, a hospitalist, described Angela’s March 11 admission for syncope, nausea, and tachycardia, with no diagnosis despite extensive tests.

Nurses Andrews and Schaefer, triaging on March 6 and 9, respectively, confirmed Angela’s pale appearance and worsening ESI score from 3 to 2, with negative suicide screens ruling out self-harm.

Nurses Caldwell and Bremer detailed March 9 care, including blood draws, linking to potential forensic evidence.

See post #758

Thanks - Had time to edit my post!

edited to add - if I go to the tweets - I don't "land" on the tweet - just a sign in page - so can't see what it has.

 

[Seattle1]

Thanks - Had time to edit my post!

edited to add - if I go to the tweets - I don't "land" on the tweet - just a sign in page - so can't see what it has.

If @genjustlaw does a recap for day 2 of the trial, I'll expand and copy/paste the entire tweet so that it's viewable for you. They are providing very thorough details in one location!

 

[Niner]

If @genjustlaw does a recap for day 2 of the trial, I'll expand and copy/paste the entire tweet so that it's viewable for you. They are providing very thorough details in one location!

Thank you - that sounds very nice of you!

 

[Tortoise]

Did her family suspect he was poisoning her?

I believe I heard Lawyer Lee in her live last night talking about a home camera installed by her family capturing a conversation between them where Angela confronted him about telling the hospital she was suicidal. Is this in any of the the tweets?

I'm so disappointed that no one seems to have put up the whole openings, despite permission granted.

 

[Megnut]

Did her family suspect he was poisoning her?

I believe I heard Lawyer Lee in her live last night talking about a home camera installed by her family capturing a conversation between them where Angela confronted him about telling the hospital she was suicidal. Is this in any of the the tweets?

I'm so disappointed that no one seems to have put up the whole openings, despite permission granted.

Replay at link.

https://kdvr.com/video/james-craig-trial-full-opening-statements/10893448/?ipid=promo-link-block1