48 Hours

48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales are joined by District Attorney George Brauchler to explore all the twists and turns surrounding the case of Aurora, Colorado dentist James Craig, who went on trial for the murder of his wife Angela in July 2025. An autopsy revealed Angela had been poisoned with lethal amounts of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, along with toxic levels of arsenic in her system. Despite the charges, James Craig maintained he was innocent. What was the motive? From unsettling internet searches to affairs, they break down the evidence and what it was like inside the courtroom of this trial that received nationwide attention.
This Post Mortem is a companion to the "48 Hours" episode "Who Poisoned Angela Craig" that aired in January 2025: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-craig-colorado-dentist-accused-murder-angela-craig-poison-protein-shakes-48-hours/
This episode was taped live at CrimeCon Denver on September 6, 2025.

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