Wife testifies during trial of doctor accused of trying to kill her on Hawaii hiking trail

Key Points:

• Arielle Konig testified that her husband, Gerhardt Konig, attempted to kill her during a hike on Oahu's Pali Puka Trail by pushing her towards a cliff, holding her down, and hitting her with a rock while threatening her with a syringe and vial.
• The attack occurred on March 24, 2025, her birthday, after the couple traveled from Maui to Oahu to work on their marriage following an emotional affair revealed in late 2024.
• Arielle described the incident as an attack rather than a scuffle, emphasizing she fought for her life and the chance to see her children again, while defense attorney Thomas Otake argued the altercation was unplanned and initiated by Arielle.
• Two women who came upon the scene called 911 during the attack, leading to Gerhardt Konig's arrest after an hourslong manhunt; he has pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and remains in jail.
• Following the arrest, Gerhardt Konig’s medical privileges at Maui Memorial Medical Center were suspended pending investigation, and Arielle filed for divorce seeking full custody of their two children.