Doctor Accused of Attempted Murder on Wife During Hawaii Hike

Alleged Attack on Hawaii Hiking Trail

• 🚨 A prominent anesthesiologist, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, is accused of attempting to murder his wife, Arielle, on her 36th birthday.
• ⛰️ The alleged assault occurred on a scenic hiking trail in Oahu, Hawaii, where Konig reportedly tried to push his wife off a cliff.
• 🤕 Police state that Konig also struck his wife multiple times in the head with a rock and attempted to stab her with syringes.

Discovery and Escape

• 💬 Two women reportedly discovered the attack in progress and intervened, chasing off Dr. Konig.
• 🏃 The doctor fled the scene on foot, initiating a large-scale manhunt.

Arrest and Condition

• 🔍 After a seven-hour search involving air and ground units, Dr. Konig was apprehended near the hiking trail.
• ⚖️ He was arrested for attempted murder and has been suspended from his position at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
• 🏥 Arielle Konig, a nuclear engineer, is in critical condition with multiple facial and head injuries.

Background Information

• 🩺 Dr. Konig previously worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
• 👨‍⚕️ The motive for the alleged attack is believed to be related to his wife refusing to take a photo with him on the trail.