Hawaii doctor Gerhardt Konig convicted of attempted manslaughter in attack on wife during hike
A Honolulu jury convicted anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, 47, of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance after he was accused of attacking his wife Arielle during a cliffside hike in March 2025. Prosecutors alleged he tried to push her off a cliff and beat her with a rock, while the defense claimed self-defense. The conviction carries up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for August 13.
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Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter
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Hawaii Doctor Convicted of Attempted Manslaughter in Attack on Wife
Gerhardt Konig: Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter
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