# Hawaii doctor's attempted murder conviction upheld

> A judge rejected a new trial motion for an anesthesiologist convicted of attacking his wife on a hiking trail.
- Title: Hawaii doctor's attempted murder conviction upheld · ABC News
- Summary: A judge rejected a new trial motion for an anesthesiologist convicted of attacking his wife on a hiking trail. Dr. Gerhardt Konig's conviction for attempted…
- Keywords: gerhardt konig, arielle konig, hawaii, attempted manslaughter, hiking trail attack, pali puka trail, oahu, anesthesiologist, jury misconduct claim, new trial denied, paul wong, honolulu trial
- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/hawaii-doctor-found-guilty-kill-wife-hike-denied/story?id=136572588
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- Topics: gerhardt konig, arielle konig, hawaii, attempted manslaughter, hiking trail attack, pali puka trail, oahu, anesthesiologist, jury misconduct claim, new trial denied, paul wong, honolulu trial
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dr. Gerhardt Konig's conviction for attempted manslaughter stands despite defense claims of jury misconduct and misunderstanding of instructions.