Maui doctor accused of killing wife testifies in his own defense
Hawaii News Now • • general
Key Points:
- Gerhardt Konig, a 47-year-old Maui anesthesiologist, is on trial for allegedly attacking his wife, Arielle, during a birthday hike on Oahu's Pali Puka Trail.
- Evidence presented includes a graphic photo of Arielle Konig with her head and face covered in blood, highlighting the severity of the attack.
- Konig has chosen to testify in his own defense during the trial.
- Emile Konig, Gerhardt's 19-year-old son, testified that his father confessed to attempting to kill his stepmother during a FaceTime call after the incident.
- Emile, a key prosecution witness, lived with Gerhardt, Arielle, and his half-siblings in Kahului, Maui, at the time of the alleged attack.
