Hawaii Doctor Denies Attempted Murder Allegations in Court

Gerhardt Konig pleads not guilty to charges of attacking his wife on a hiking trail, with his defense asserting there are 'two sides to every story.'

Gerhardt Konig, a 46-year-old anesthesiologist, is accused of attempting to kill his wife, Arielle Konig, during a hike on the Pali Puka Trail in Honolulu on March 24, 2025.
The alleged attack involved pushing Arielle toward a cliff, attempting to inject her with a syringe, and striking her head with a rock, resulting in serious injuries.
Konig pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder on April 7, with his lawyer claiming that the full story has yet to be presented in court.
Court documents detail a history of alleged abuse, including sexual assault and controlling behavior, leading to a restraining order filed by Arielle after the incident.
Konig remains in custody without bail as his defense plans to request bail ahead of the trial, which is tentatively scheduled for June 9, 2025.