Topline: Dr. Gerhardt Konig has been convicted of attempting to push his wife off a cliff and beating her with a rock.
Published: April 9, 2026 6:00 am ET
Must Read
Left: Arielle Konig, Right: Gerhardt Konig (via CourtTV)
HONOLULU, HI — A Hawaii jury convicted an anesthesiologist of attempted manslaughter for trying to push his wife off a cliff and beating her with a rock during a hike in March 2025.
Gerhardt Konig put his head down and closed his eyes as the verdict was read in court on April 9. The jury found Konig guilty of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance. The charge that carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence, according to reporting by NBC News.
The conviction follows a trial where his wife, 37-year-old nuclear engineer Arielle Konig, testified that her husband attacked her during a trip to Oahu. She told the jury Gerhardt Konig tried to pull her to the edge of a steep cliff.
According to her testimony on March 24, Gerhardt Konig also tried to inject her with an unknown substance. She told jurors he eventually used a rock to bash her head.
Gerhardt Konig testified in his own defense during the trial. He claimed he attacked his wife in self-defense, but the jury rejected that version of events.
Two hikers witnessed the attack and heard Arielle Konig’s screams for help. They called 911, and Gerhardt Konig fled the scene when they arrived, according to court evidence.
The defendant’s son, Emile Konig, testified against his father on March 31. He told the jury that Gerhardt Konig called him immediately after the incident.
According to Emile Konig, the defendant said he “tried to kill” his wife and intended to jump off a cliff himself. Emile Konig referred to his father as “the defendant” throughout his testimony.
Emile Konig also told the jury his father admitted Arielle Konig had “gotten away” after the assault. A responding Honolulu police officer and one of the hikers also provided testimony during the proceedings.
Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm thanked the jurors, investigators, and witnesses in a statement. Alm said the witnesses at the scene were instrumental in helping the survivor.
“It’s a good day for the good guys,” Alm said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. He praised the work of the Honolulu Police Department and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joel Garner.
Konig is being held at the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center. He will remain in custody while awaiting a sentencing hearing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor Picks
Latest Articles
Verdict: Hawaiian Doctor Convicted in Shocking Cliffside Assault on Wife
Dr. Gerhardt Konig has been convicted of attempting to push his wife off a cliff and beating her with a rock.
By Kate Byrd
Published: April 9, 2026 6:00 am ET
Left: Arielle Konig, Right: Gerhardt Konig (via CourtTV)
HONOLULU, HI — A Hawaii jury convicted an anesthesiologist of attempted manslaughter for trying to push his wife off a cliff and beating her with a rock during a hike in March 2025.
Gerhardt Konig put his head down and closed his eyes as the verdict was read in court on April 9. The jury found Konig guilty of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance. The charge that carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence, according to reporting by NBC News.
The conviction follows a trial where his wife, 37-year-old nuclear engineer Arielle Konig, testified that her husband attacked her during a trip to Oahu. She told the jury Gerhardt Konig tried to pull her to the edge of a steep cliff.
According to her testimony on March 24, Gerhardt Konig also tried to inject her with an unknown substance. She told jurors he eventually used a rock to bash her head.
Gerhardt Konig testified in his own defense during the trial. He claimed he attacked his wife in self-defense, but the jury rejected that version of events.
Two hikers witnessed the attack and heard Arielle Konig’s screams for help. They called 911, and Gerhardt Konig fled the scene when they arrived, according to court evidence.
The defendant’s son, Emile Konig, testified against his father on March 31. He told the jury that Gerhardt Konig called him immediately after the incident.
According to Emile Konig, the defendant said he “tried to kill” his wife and intended to jump off a cliff himself. Emile Konig referred to his father as “the defendant” throughout his testimony.
Emile Konig also told the jury his father admitted Arielle Konig had “gotten away” after the assault. A responding Honolulu police officer and one of the hikers also provided testimony during the proceedings.
Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm thanked the jurors, investigators, and witnesses in a statement. Alm said the witnesses at the scene were instrumental in helping the survivor.
“It’s a good day for the good guys,” Alm said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. He praised the work of the Honolulu Police Department and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joel Garner.
Konig is being held at the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center. He will remain in custody while awaiting a sentencing hearing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
Must Read
Editor Picks
Latest Articles
Verdict: Hawaiian Doctor Convicted in Shocking Cliffside Assault on Wife
Dr. Gerhardt Konig has been convicted of attempting to push his wife off a cliff and beating her with a rock.
By Kate Byrd
Published: April 9, 2026 6:00 am ET
Left: Arielle Konig, Right: Gerhardt Konig (via CourtTV)
HONOLULU, HI — A Hawaii jury convicted an anesthesiologist of attempted manslaughter for trying to push his wife off a cliff and beating her with a rock during a hike in March 2025.
Gerhardt Konig put his head down and closed his eyes as the verdict was read in court on April 9. The jury found Konig guilty of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance. The charge that carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence, according to reporting by NBC News.
The conviction follows a trial where his wife, 37-year-old nuclear engineer Arielle Konig, testified that her husband attacked her during a trip to Oahu. She told the jury Gerhardt Konig tried to pull her to the edge of a steep cliff.
According to her testimony on March 24, Gerhardt Konig also tried to inject her with an unknown substance. She told jurors he eventually used a rock to bash her head.
Gerhardt Konig testified in his own defense during the trial. He claimed he attacked his wife in self-defense, but the jury rejected that version of events.
Two hikers witnessed the attack and heard Arielle Konig’s screams for help. They called 911, and Gerhardt Konig fled the scene when they arrived, according to court evidence.
The defendant’s son, Emile Konig, testified against his father on March 31. He told the jury that Gerhardt Konig called him immediately after the incident.
According to Emile Konig, the defendant said he “tried to kill” his wife and intended to jump off a cliff himself. Emile Konig referred to his father as “the defendant” throughout his testimony.
Emile Konig also told the jury his father admitted Arielle Konig had “gotten away” after the assault. A responding Honolulu police officer and one of the hikers also provided testimony during the proceedings.
Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm thanked the jurors, investigators, and witnesses in a statement. Alm said the witnesses at the scene were instrumental in helping the survivor.
“It’s a good day for the good guys,” Alm said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. He praised the work of the Honolulu Police Department and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joel Garner.
Konig is being held at the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center. He will remain in custody while awaiting a sentencing hearing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
Must Read
