Colorado Dentist Accused of Murdering Wife Faces New Legal Turmoil as Attorney Charged with Arson

Legal Turmoil for Dentist Accused of Murder

• 🎯 James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of murdering his wife Angela by poisoning, is facing significant legal challenges just before his trial.
• ⚖️ One of his attorneys, Robert Working, has withdrawn from the case after being charged with fourth-degree arson for allegedly setting his own home on fire.
• ⚠️ This is the second attorney to withdraw from Craig's defense on the eve of his trial, raising questions about the case's progression.

Allegations Against James Craig

• 💀 Craig is accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her with cyanide and tetrahydraine, the active ingredient in eye drops.
• 📞 He is also charged with soliciting others to commit perjury and soliciting murder, including an alleged attempt to hire an inmate to kill a detective.
• 💔 Investigators suggest a tumultuous marriage, Craig's multiple affairs, and financial motivations as potential reasons for the alleged murder.

Attorney Robert Working's Arson Charge

• 🔥 Deputies found Robert Working sitting on the porch of his burning home and subsequently charged him with arson.
• 🤫 Court records related to Working's arson charge are sealed at the request of the DA's office, citing potential jeopardy to the ongoing investigation and Craig's jury trial.
• ❓ The secrecy surrounding Working's case fuels speculation about potential statements made or information revealed that could impact Craig's murder trial.

Impact on the Defense and Trial

• ⏳ The withdrawal of Robert Working, coupled with his arson charges, is expected to lead his co-counsel, Lisa Moses (Working's wife), to request a continuance for the trial.
• 📚 Preparing for a murder trial requires extensive time, and Moses will need to catch up on all aspects of the case, especially as second chair.
• 🤯 The situation is described as a "mess" and "convoluted" with numerous moving parts, making it difficult to follow.

Evidence and Investigation Details

• 🔬 Police seized electronic devices and searched the Craig home, finding protein powders, shakers, and substances potentially used in the crime.
• 💻 Craig allegedly researched undetectable poisons online, including arsenic, and ordered restricted chemicals under false pretenses.
• 📱 Text messages between Craig and his mistress, as well as messages to her about feeling "trapped" and seeking help to solve his "problem," are considered significant evidence.
• 🎭 Prosecutors allege Craig attempted to create a deep fake video of his wife asking him to buy poison, timestamped to coincide with his online poison research.