James Craig trial: Wife had nearly twice the lethal amount of cyanide in system

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — The wife of former Aurora dentist James Craig, who is on trial for her alleged murder in 2023, had nearly twice the lethal limit of cyanide in her system at the time of her death, according to a toxicology expert who testified in court Monday.

Several medical personnel took the witness stand on the fifth day of the trial and explained to the jury how they treated Angela Craig — who was allegedly poisoned and killed by her husband, former Aurora dentist James Craig, in 2023 — and their confusion about her rapid decline after he was allegedly left alone in her hospital room with her.

Another expert witness in forensic toxicology testified that a dose of cyanide must have been administered while Angela Craig was hospitalized on March 15, based off of test results from blood samples…

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