Search of dentist accused of murdering wife, «does autopsy show arsenic?»

James Craig has yet to be asked to plead guilty to first-degree murder. Photo: Aurora Police Department

USA Dentist accused of killing his wife asked, «Was there arsenic in the autopsy?» before adding a deadly chemical to her protein shakes, prosecutors said.

James Craig, 45, is charged with first-degree murder.

Authorities believe he killed his wife, Angela Craig, with whom he lived for 23 years in order to continue a relationship with another woman.

Mr. Craig has not yet been asked to submit a statement of recognition of the charge.

Mother of six children, 43 years old, was hospitalized three times in 10 days. She was taken off life support on March 15 after she was medically declared brain dead.

In the weeks before his death, Mr. Craig allegedly used a computer at his dental clinic to create a new email address. mail and perform online searches, including: «How many grams of pure arsenic will kill a person» and «Whether arsenic is found at autopsy.» according to sworn testimony.

Mr Craig ordered the arsenic from Amazon on Feb. 27, police say. They believe he slipped the chemical into one of her protein shakes on March 6, the affidavit says.

Two days later, Mrs. Craig wrote to her husband that she was dizzy and feeling woozy.< /p> Angela and James Craig

When she survived, he ordered a shipment of potassium cyanide, which he told the supplier was necessary for the operation.

Police launched an investigation into Mr Craig after his dental practice partner told a nurse he ordered potassium cyanide when they did. it is not necessary for their work.

Police in Aurora, Denver, claim he met with Karin Kane, who flew in from Texas to visit him.

Ms. Kane, orthodontist, told Good In Morning America she met Mr. Craig at a dental conference in February while she was in the process of divorcing.

She said she didn't want to get into a relationship with someone who was married and she doesn't. loves being called «mistress.»

«I don't like that label,» she said. «If I had known this was true, I would not have been with this person.»

Ms. Kane said they had been together for three weeks.

Questioned If she thinks Mr. Craig killed to have his wife with her, Ms. Kane said they didn't plan a future together.

«I can't be the motive,» she said.

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A lawyer representing The Telegraph has reached out to Mr. Craig for a comment.