Talking Dateline: Secrets of Exam Room 9
- Sep 10, 2025
- 20:12
- Full Episode
<p>In his first “Talking Dateline,” Lester Holt sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her latest episode, “Secrets of Exam Room 9.” In 2023, when loving mother of six, Angela Craig, fell suddenly ill and died, doctors had no answers for her grieving friends and family. Meanwhile, police were putting together the pieces of a sinister puzzle. Angela’s dentist husband, Dr. James Craig, had poisoned her. Lester and Andrea talk about the surprising evidence that led investigators to Dr. Craig, and the painful effect this crime had on Angela’s community. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the two lead detectives on the case. Plus, she and Lester answer your questions from social media.</p><p>Listen to the full episode Secrets of Exam Room 9 on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3V5zJT3">https://apple.co/3V5zJT3</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bZU1sKVU0iAk0qTzlqBpB">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bZU1sKVU0iAk0qTzlqBpB</a></p><p>To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here:<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Angela Craig was poisoned by her husband, Dr. James Craig, leading to a shocking investigation and trial.
Key points
- Secrets of Exam Room 9. The shocking case of Angela Craig, poisoned by her husband, Dr. James Craig.
- The Role of Office Worker. An office worker's discovery of cyanide leads to the unraveling of a murder plot.
- Manipulation from Within. Dr. Craig's attempts to manipulate the case from prison reveal his true nature.
- Emotional Impact Statements. The heart-wrenching victim impact statements from Angela's children.
- The Search for Stories. Andrea discusses how stories are selected for Dateline, revealing the process behind the scenes.
Episode highlights
- Secrets of Exam Room 9The shocking case of Angela Craig, poisoned by her husband, Dr. James Craig.“But detectives soon discovered a sinister explanation.”0:36Sep 10, 2025
- The Role of Office WorkerAn office worker's discovery of cyanide leads to the unraveling of a murder plot.“Can you imagine that conversation though?”6:10Sep 10, 2025
- Manipulation from WithinDr. Craig's attempts to manipulate the case from prison reveal his true nature.“It's crazy. It's crazy.”10:34Sep 10, 2025
- Emotional Impact StatementsThe heart-wrenching victim impact statements from Angela's children.“I was bawling because it was just so sad.”13:24Sep 10, 2025
- The Search for StoriesAndrea discusses how stories are selected for Dateline, revealing the process behind the scenes.“It's fascinating how some are more recent, but some go back decades.”15:37Sep 10, 2025
