Overview

• Dr. Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hike on the Pali Puka trail in Honolulu on March 24, 2025.
• The victim alleges Konig pushed her toward a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe, and struck her head with a rock during the altercation.
• Eyewitnesses on the trail called 911, and Konig was arrested the same evening; he has been held without bail since his indictment on March 28, 2025.
• Konig pleaded not guilty during his April 7 court appearance, with his attorney asserting that further details supporting his defense will be revealed in court.
• Konig's professional credentials have been suspended pending investigation, raising broader questions about institutional oversight in cases involving domestic violence.