A Colorado jury has found James Craig guilty on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in the highly publicized trial accusing the suburban Denver dentist of fatally poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, by lacing her protein shakes with cyanide.

The jury deliberated for approximately 8.5 hours before delivering the unanimous verdict Wednesday afternoon. Craig, who faced seven charges, was found guilty of six, including solicitation to commit murder, tampering with evidence, and perjury. He was acquitted only on a single count—manslaughter related to causing a suicide.

Prosecutors argued Craig meticulously planned the murder over a ten-day period in March 2023, switching out his wife’s antibiotics with potassium cyanide and arsenic. Angela, a 43-year-old mother of six, suffered a series of mysterious medical episodes before her death. Unbeknownst to her, the medication she took to recover had been deliberately tampered with.

According to prosecutors, Craig’s motive stemmed from a desire to be with another woman, Karen Cain, a fellow dentist with whom he was having an affair. Cain was one of several women Craig had reportedly been romantically involved with over the course of his marriage. Prosecutors said the killing was Craig’s attempt to escape financial problems, marital obligations, and begin a new life.

In addition to poisoning his wife, evidence presented during the trial showed Craig engaged in a string of post-crime activities intended to mislead investigators. He asked one of his daughters to create a deepfake video portraying Angela as suicidal and allegedly attempted to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot from jail that targeted four people, including law enforcement officers and prosecutors involved in the case.

During the trial, the prosecution called 48 witnesses over two weeks, including two of Craig’s children. The defense did not present any witnesses and Craig chose not to testify. His attorneys floated the theory that Angela had taken her own life, but jurors were unconvinced.

Among the key evidence was testimony that Craig had expressed interest in the film The Purge, allegedly telling a lover that if murder were legal, he would “purge” his wife. That chilling remark resurfaced during closing arguments, reinforcing the prosecution’s narrative that Craig viewed murder as a solution to his problems.

Craig remained largely emotionless as the verdicts were read aloud. He now faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sentencing is expected to proceed immediately, according to prosecutors.

The case drew national attention not only for its sensational details—a seemingly normal father and husband leading a double life—but also for what it revealed about the digital and psychological tools some use to manipulate perceptions, evidence, and even family members.

Angela Craig’s family did not immediately release a statement following the verdict but has previously described her as a devoted mother and partner, whose death left a painful void.

The court proceedings mark the end of a tragic chapter—and the beginning of a lifetime behind bars for James Craig.