Doctor convicted of attacking wife

Dr. Gerhardt Konig was found guilty of attempted manslaughter after allegedly pushing his wife toward a cliff and beating her with a rock on a Hawaii hiking trail on her birthday in March 2025.

Wife's account of the attack

Arielle Konig testified that her husband pushed her toward the cliff edge before striking her with a rock up to 10 times, saying she believed he intended to knock her unconscious to drag her over the edge.

“She said she believed he was trying to knock her unconscious in order to drag her over the edge of the cliff.”

Defendant claims self-defense

Konig testified over two days that he never intended to hurt his wife and only struck her with the rock while defending himself during the altercation.

“Gerhardt Konig maintained that he never intended to hurt his wife and acted in self-defense when he struck her with the rock.”

Defense seeks new trial over jury concerns

Konig's attorneys argued the verdict was invalid, citing a livestream comment suggesting a juror discussed deliberations with an outside observer and claiming jurors misunderstood court instructions.

“"I've been texting with one of the juror's and they're going for count 3 attempted manslaughter."”

Judge questions all jurors about influence

Judge Paul Wong called back all jurors to court and asked if any had discussed deliberations outside the jury room. All testified they had not, and Wong found no evidence of outside influence.

“"There is no evidence that the jury was subjected to outside influence."”

New trial motion denied

Judge Wong ruled the verdict was unanimous and impartial, rejecting the defense motion for a new trial. Konig faces sentencing on January 8, 2027, with a maximum of 20 years for attempted manslaughter.

“"the verdict in this case was unanimous and impartial, and based on those findings of fact and conclusions of law, defendant's motion for a new trial is respectfully denied."”

Wife files for divorce and custody

Arielle Konig filed for divorce in May 2025 and sought full custody of the couple's two young children. Konig has remained in custody since his arrest.