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

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nocturnes said:
IMO if an outlet violates the court orders for decorum/media allowances, then they should fine or ban that specific outlet. Feels like it’s used as an excuse to throw out all media. The public has a right to observe court proceedings. IMO significant public interest in certain cases should be a reason why the right for public observance is important, not an excuse for exception to that observance. I think a defendant’s right to a fair trial is incredibly important, but I think too often that is used an excuse to decrease the transparency of proceedings. Jury selection happens for a reason and I think people serving on a jury take their instructions seriously to avoid media coverage of a trial.
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Fining a media outlet is probably not going to stop them from publishing exclusive stories and photos. It's just cost of running a business.
 
Friday, April 7th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 3pm 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) arrested (3/19/23) & formally charged (3/23/23) with 1st degree premeditated murder after deliberations. Held without bond.
Case & Court info from 3/16/23 thru 3/20/23 reference post #178 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dentist-husband-aurora-mar-2023.670769/page-9
3/22/23: Order Re: Request for expanded media coverage-Granted by District Court Judge Shay K. Whitaker. Next return filing of charges hearing on 3/23/23.
3/23/23 Update: Craig was formally charged with 1st degree premeditated murder. The defense asked for all notes taken by law enforcement to be preserved, which the court granted. During the brief hearing the judge deferred a defense request to put a temporary gag order on Aurora Police Dept. Deputy Public Defender, Katie Telfer, raised the motion objecting to statements made in Aurora PD’s Chief in a press release on Craig’s arrest which, she said, were tantamount to a ‘presumption of guilt.’ In it Aurora Police Division Chief Mark Hildebrand described Angela’s death as, ‘a heinous, complex & calculated murder.’ Craig spoke only briefly during this morning’s hearing, which lasted barely ten minutes, as he confirmed that he was waiving his right to a preliminary hearing within a 35-day period. The court will make a ruling on the gag motion at that status conference hearing which has been set for 4/7/23 @ 8:30am. The Arapahoe District Court just denied expanded media coverage (EMC) on April 7 for defendant James Craig, DDS, citing how the Court previously allowed media coverage on March 23, 2023, and despite setting very clear parameters for that coverage, several rules were violated such a recording & disseminating audio from the hearing on that date. No cameras will be in the courtroom per the Judge. He said the press violated conditions at the last hearing.
 

THIS MATTER comes before the Court for consideration of the petitioners KCNC/CBS4, KDVR/KWGN, 9NEWS, DAILYMAIL.COM request for expanded media coverage of the advisement/filing of charges proceeding of the defendant on March 23, 2023. The Court has reviewed the motions and rules as follows:

Standards for Authorizing Coverage
 
https://twitter.com/x/status/1643328955121008640
No camera in the ctrm for the dentist accused of slowly poisoning his wife. Judge said the press violated conditions of the last hearing...unclear if audio was disseminated illegally but investigtive source says defense was not happy with tabloid style coverage at last hearing.
 
https://twitter.com/x/status/1643353266728861697
In a scathing ten-page motion, Craig's attorneys say the Daily Mail, which was pool still camera for the March 23 hearing, recorded audio, which was forbidden. The Daily Mail was more interested in "a scoop" than "journalism" the motion says and requested banning the photog.
 
Niner said:
Friday, April 7th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 3pm 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) arrested (3/19/23) & formally charged (3/23/23) with 1st degree premeditated murder after deliberations. Held without bond.
Case & Court info from 3/16/23 thru 3/20/23 reference post #178 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dentist-husband-aurora-mar-2023.670769/page-9
3/22/23: Order Re: Request for expanded media coverage-Granted by District Court Judge Shay K. Whitaker. Next return filing of charges hearing on 3/23/23.
3/23/23 Update: Craig was formally charged with 1st degree premeditated murder. The defense asked for all notes taken by law enforcement to be preserved, which the court granted. During the brief hearing the judge deferred a defense request to put a temporary gag order on Aurora Police Dept. Deputy Public Defender, Katie Telfer, raised the motion objecting to statements made in Aurora PD’s Chief in a press release on Craig’s arrest which, she said, were tantamount to a ‘presumption of guilt.’ In it Aurora Police Division Chief Mark Hildebrand described Angela’s death as, ‘a heinous, complex & calculated murder.’ Craig spoke only briefly during this morning’s hearing, which lasted barely ten minutes, as he confirmed that he was waiving his right to a preliminary hearing within a 35-day period. The court will make a ruling on the gag motion at that status conference hearing which has been set for 4/7/23 @ 8:30am. The Arapahoe District Court just denied expanded media coverage (EMC) on April 7 for defendant James Craig, DDS, citing how the Court previously allowed media coverage on March 23, 2023, and despite setting very clear parameters for that coverage, several rules were violated such a recording & disseminating audio from the hearing on that date. No cameras will be in the courtroom per the Judge. He said the press violated conditions at the last hearing.
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Are there any updates on the court date yesterday? Haven’t been able to find anything…
 
Unicorn2021 said:
Are there any updates on the court date yesterday? Haven’t been able to find anything…
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From the 3/23/23 MSM report, we know that the defense filed several motions just before his advisement last week and it appears from the tweet posted here that the DA announced that toxicology from the autopsy will be complete by month's end. Friday was a status hearing so not much was expected. The defendant previously waived his right to have a preliminary hearing within 35 days, and it looks like the PM is scheduled for June 2.

Telfer, filed six motions Wednesday night ahead of the advisement including a redacted protective order and a complaint that an Aurora Police Department press release regarding the case was written in a way that it presumed her client is guilty. In court, Telfer states that these kinds of statements "serve to erode Mr. Craig's presumption of innocence" and requested that Arapahoe District Judge Shay Whitaker "issue an order directing the Aurora Police Department not to make any additional comments."

James Craig's next hearing is April 7 at 3 p.m. in Arapahoe District Court.

3/23/23--https://denvergazette.com/news/courts/aurora-dentist-murder-charge-wife-death/article_4fed79b2-c997-11ed-8860-9371e1845565.html
 
What is it with doctor-types poisoning their spouses? It's like an epidemic. Now, we have almost a mirror image of this case with the one in CA where a dermatologist is accused of poisoning her husband with drano. This one here:

www.cnn.com

Orange County dermatologist indicted on charge of poisoning husband with liquid drain cleaner | CNN

A California dermatologist was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com
 
RickshawFan said:
What is it with doctor-types poisoning their spouses? It's like an epidemic.
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God complex? (IMO it's part of an explanation.)

I am not sure it's an epidemic. In the late '80s/early '90s, I read a lot of true crime books. There were quite a few similar ones -- doctors poisoning their SO and almost getting away with it.

I think we see cases like this because doctors have the know-how, easier access to some of the drugs/poisons, and with the internet, we hear of cases outside of our own local sphere. (Not to mention that analytics may purposely seek/find additional similar stories/cases for you because it has determined that the cases are something you are interested in.)

MOO.
 
denvergazette.com

Critical toxicology results coming soon in death of Aurora dentist's wife

Critical toxicology results from the autopsy of an Aurora woman whose dentist husband is accused of poisoning her will be complete in the next two to three weeks, prosecutors revealed
denvergazette.com denvergazette.com

  • Updated Apr 8, 2023
Critical toxicology results from the autopsy of an Aurora woman whose dentist husband is accused of poisoning her will be complete in the next two to three weeks, prosecutors revealed in a court hearing Friday. According to the arrest document, James Craig fed his wife Angela potassium cyanide and possibly other poisons over several days, sometimes in protein shakes, before she died last month at University Hospital.

[..]

Mrs. Craig's mother sat in the front row of the courtroom behind the prosecution table. She listened as the future of her six grandchildren, three of whom are adults, was discussed. Two of them are living with a paternal uncle, prosecutors said.

[..]

During Friday's afternoon hearing, the two sides discussed upcoming evidentiary testing, the defense making sure their experts can be present for and the prosecution assuring they would provide notice of when those tests would happen. Judge Shay Whitaker warned the defense "not to impede the timing of those tests."

The high-profile case has garnered national attention. Producers from 2020, Dateline, and 48 Hours were in the courtroom taking notes. Judge Whitaker was asked by the defense to instill a gag order, but she denied the request with the stipulation that attorneys and investigators should stay within ethical bounds when they speak with the press.

James Craig is being represented by four attorneys from the Denver law firm of Recht Kornfeld, PC. and his children have a separate attorney.

His next hearing is May 22, and a proof evident presumption great hearing during which the judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to move the case forward was scheduled for June 2 and is expected to take at least half a day.
 
Seattle1 said:
denvergazette.com

Critical toxicology results coming soon in death of Aurora dentist's wife

Critical toxicology results from the autopsy of an Aurora woman whose dentist husband is accused of poisoning her will be complete in the next two to three weeks, prosecutors revealed
denvergazette.com denvergazette.com

  • Updated Apr 8, 2023
Critical toxicology results from the autopsy of an Aurora woman whose dentist husband is accused of poisoning her will be complete in the next two to three weeks, prosecutors revealed in a court hearing Friday. According to the arrest document, James Craig fed his wife Angela potassium cyanide and possibly other poisons over several days, sometimes in protein shakes, before she died last month at University Hospital.

[..]

Mrs. Craig's mother sat in the front row of the courtroom behind the prosecution table. She listened as the future of her six grandchildren, three of whom are adults, was discussed. Two of them are living with a paternal uncle, prosecutors said.

[..]

During Friday's afternoon hearing, the two sides discussed upcoming evidentiary testing, the defense making sure their experts can be present for and the prosecution assuring they would provide notice of when those tests would happen. Judge Shay Whitaker warned the defense "not to impede the timing of those tests."

The high-profile case has garnered national attention. Producers from 2020, Dateline, and 48 Hours were in the courtroom taking notes. Judge Whitaker was asked by the defense to instill a gag order, but she denied the request with the stipulation that attorneys and investigators should stay within ethical bounds when they speak with the press.

James Craig is being represented by four attorneys from the Denver law firm of Recht Kornfeld, PC. and his children have a separate attorney.

His next hearing is May 22, and a proof evident presumption great hearing during which the judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to move the case forward was scheduled for June 2 and is expected to take at least half a day.
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Four attorneys? Wonder how he can afford that after he filed bankruptcy .
 
neesaki said:
Good grief, Where’s the other dentist? Did he just give up and go home? Someone should be there and ready to deal with issues such as this. How irresponsible, IMO.
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Very likely he's a victim of Craig too. Bankrupt business. Maybe no operating overhead -- so he had to get himself a different job, any job to pay his own bills.

Craig is a murderer and a thief.

With no shortage of victims, across a span of ages.

Jmo
 
Niner said:
Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
5/22/23
4:30 PM 1Hr IN PERSON CRAIG, JAMES Status Conference D32023CR664 Arapahoe County Div. 308

6/2/23
8:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON CRAIG, JAMES Preliminary Hearing D32023CR664 Arapahoe County Div. 308

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search
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Bump... As the 5/22/2023 Conference Hearing will be here before we know it.
 
Angela Craig's toxicology results from the autopsy would be complete in the next two to three weeks, as of the April 7 court hearing.

www.newsbreak.com

Critical toxicology results coming soon in death of Aurora dentist's wife - NewsBreak

Critical toxicology results from the autopsy of an Aurora woman whose dentist husband is accused of poisoning her will be complete in the next two to three weeks, prosecutors revealed in a court hearing Friday. According to the arrest document, James Craig fed his wife Angela potassium cyanide...
www.newsbreak.com www.newsbreak.com
 
His next hearing is May 22, and a proof evident presumption great hearing during which the judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to move the case forward was scheduled for June 2 and is expected to take at least half a day.

denvergazette.com

Critical toxicology results coming soon in death of Aurora dentist's wife

Critical toxicology results from the autopsy of an Aurora woman whose dentist husband is accused of poisoning her will be complete in the next two to three weeks, prosecutors revealed
denvergazette.com denvergazette.com
 
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