Poison, Affairs, and a Shocking Motive - James Craig Opening Statements Recap | Inside The Courtroom

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🗓️ 16 July 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Opening statements are in—and they’re explosive. Prosecutors say James Craig laced his wife’s smoothies to escape a failing marriage and be with his mistress. The defense calls him a “broken man,” not a killer. In this episode, we break down the key arguments, jaw-dropping evidence, and what this high-profile Denver trial could reveal next. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, Hidden Jams.
0:02.0	Thank you for joining us and me on this day, July 15th, 2025,
0:09.0	because after more than two years of anticipation,
0:14.0	the murder trial of Colorado dentist James Craig has officially begun.
0:18.0	And I am in the courtroom. I am there. And today we learned that the public
0:23.3	can't even access WebEx, something that we thought Judge Whitaker would allow until we were
0:29.2	actually in the courtroom waiting for opening statements. But do not worry. Again, I am there
0:35.7	and I will be bringing you daily updates. I also want to
0:39.3	recommend our full backstory of the case. It will set the stage and give you everything you need to know
0:44.6	to follow along with us as we recap this trial to you each day. James Craig is accused of
0:53.4	poisoning his wife of 23 years. He is an LDS or a Mormon father
0:59.6	and his wife, the mother to his six children, Angela Craig. He is accused of poisoning her in
1:08.8	March of 2023. He's facing six felony charges, one count of first degree murder,
1:15.2	two counts of soliciting someone to tamper with physical evidence,
1:18.8	and three counts of soliciting first degree perjury.
1:22.5	If convicted of the murder charge,
1:24.5	he could spend the rest of his life behind bars,
1:27.4	no possibility of Earl.
1:29.9	I want to start there with how he entered the courtroom. He entered the courtroom in a black
1:35.2	pinstripe suit, blanked by his attorneys, Lisa Moses and Ashley Whit him. His hair was longer than his
1:42.5	mugshot and his face pale. He also seems a little bit
1:47.0	bigger that he has gained weight. And before a single word was said, Greg was already in tears.
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