Murder trial begins for Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife’s protein shakes

DENVER —

The murder trial of Colorado dentist James Craig begins with opening arguments, as he faces charges of poisoning his wife, Angela, with cyanide and attempting to pay for the murder of the lead investigator. Craig, who has pleaded not guilty, allegedly conducted online searches about concealing a murder and was reportedly experiencing financial issues and an affair at the time of his wife’s death.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A Colorado dentist named James Craig is on trial for allegedly poisoning his wife, Angela, by putting harmful things in her drinks, and he is accused of trying to pay someone to hurt the detective investigating the case.

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