Doctor found guilty of trying to kill his wife during cliffside hike in Hawaii
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Key Points:
- Gerhardt Konig, a 47-year-old anesthesiologist, was found guilty of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance for an assault on his wife during a Hawaii cliffside hike in March 2025.
- The incident occurred on the Pali Puka trail in Honolulu, where prosecutors said Konig tried to stab his wife with a syringe and hit her with a rock, allegedly intending to render her unconscious before pushing her off a cliff.
- Arielle Konig, the victim, testified that her husband was angry over her alleged affair, which motivated the attack; witnesses corroborated her account, leading to Konig's arrest after a six-hour manhunt.
- Konig pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder but was convicted of the lesser charge, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years; he claimed self-defense during his testimony, denying premeditation.
- The victim has since filed for divorce, and Konig showed visible distress after the verdict was read at the three-week trial in Honolulu.
