Maui Doctor Charged with Attempted Murder of Wife on Honolulu Hiking Trail

Gerhardt Konig allegedly attacked his wife, Arielle, with a rock and syringes during a hike; his bail is set at $5 million, and his medical credentials have been suspended.

Gerhardt Konig, a Maui anesthesiologist, is charged with second-degree attempted murder after allegedly assaulting his wife, Arielle, on the Pali Puka Trail in Honolulu on March 24, 2025.
The attack reportedly began after Arielle declined to take a selfie near the trail's edge; Konig allegedly pushed her into bushes, struck her head 10 times with a rock, and attempted to inject her with syringes.
Two hikers intervened, called 911, and assisted Arielle, who sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Konig fled the scene but was arrested after an hours-long manhunt and a brief foot chase; his bail is set at $5 million, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2025.
Konig's medical credentials have been suspended pending investigation, and the incident has raised broader concerns about domestic violence and trail safety on the officially closed but frequently visited Pali Puka Trail.

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