Maui doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike is found guilty of attempted manslaughter
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Dr. Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance for trying to kill his wife during a birthday hike in Oahu, but was acquitted of the higher charge of second-degree attempted murder.
- The jury's unanimous verdict followed over eight hours of deliberation, and Konig faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for August 13.
- The trial revealed conflicting accounts: the prosecution argued Konig was obsessed with his wife's emotional affair and attacked her with a syringe and rock, while the defense claimed Konig acted in self-defense during a struggle.
- Arielle Konig testified that her husband tried to push her off a cliff and assaulted her, leading to serious head injuries, while Gerhardt Konig described being attacked first and responding reflexively.
- The defense plans to appeal the conviction, emphasizing that the jury rejected the attempted murder charge and highlighting discrepancies in the evidence and testimonies.
