Maui doctor accused of trying to murder wife takes stand, claims self-defense

April 3, 2026

TL;DR

Dr. Gerhardt Konig is on trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife, Arielle Konig, on a Hawaii trail.
Konig claims he acted in self-defense, stating his wife attacked him first with a rock.
Prosecutors allege Konig was motivated by suspected infidelity and attempted to push his wife off a cliff.
Arielle Konig testified against her husband, detailing his alleged attempt to stab her with a syringe and then strike her with a rock.
Witnesses, including nurses, testified to seeing Konig assault his wife and that her face was covered in blood.
Konig's son testified that his father admitted to trying to kill Arielle Konig due to suspected cheating.
If convicted, Konig faces up to life in prison.

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