AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) —True crime fans continued to pack the Gaylord of the Rockies this weekend, and on Saturday, CrimeCon attendees took a deeper dive into a Colorado case.
CrimeCon highlighted the investigation and trial of James Craig, the former Aurora dentist who was found guilty in July of poisoning his wife to death and sentenced to life in prison.
23rd District Attorney George Brauchler, who was not a part of the trial but knows the case well, sat down with podcasters to talk about the case.
“This guy has to be the top, most evil, calculating killer I’ve ever come across for what he did and to who he did it,” Brauchler said.
He joined the 48 Hours podcast hosted by Natalie Morales and Anne Marie Green, who previously covered the case on their show.
Brauchler says he was there to shed light on things others may have missed.
“All of the other details. Things that flowed in and out of the decision making, the planning, the preparation, execution and frankly what took place after the execution of the plan,” he said.
Brauchler said the huge crowds at CrimeCon have shown him just how much people are invested in the work he and so many others are involved in.
“What you don’t really appreciate until you come to an event like this is how invested these fans are in wanting to become part of that real crime sort of discussion that’s going on,” Brauchler said.
He said he’s been surprised to learn the extent of people’s interest in crime, specifically cases he’s worked on.
“I mean, there are things they bring up to me I didn’t even remember,” Brauchler said.
Regarding the James Craig case, Brauchler said, he is not surprised that it’s drawn so much interest.
“For him to have engaged in this the way that he did, I think that’s why it’s so fascinating,” Brauchler said.
Brauchler says he’s thankful that people are engaging in discussions around true crime and uses it as motivation in his daily work.
“The fact that there are so many people invested in that process and the facts surrounding it, it’s humbling but it’s also inspirational,” Brauchler said. “You want to make sure that you do a good job.”
CrimeCon is happening again on Sunday, and for attendees going, they can see FOX31’s Vicente Arenas there, moderating a panel about the case of Gabby Petito, who authorities said was strangled by Brian Laundrie during a cross-country trip in 2021.
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