Overview

• Gerhardt Konig, a Maui anesthesiologist, is charged with second-degree attempted murder after allegedly attacking his wife, Arielle Konig, during a hike at Oahu's Pali Lookout on March 24, 2025.
• Arielle Konig claims her husband tried to push her off a cliff, struck her with a rock, and attempted to inject her with syringes containing unknown substances before she escaped with the help of two hikers.
• Arielle has filed a restraining order citing months of sexual abuse, extreme jealousy, and controlling behavior, which intensified after accusations of infidelity in December 2024.
• Gerhardt Konig was arrested after a multi-hour manhunt and is currently being held without bail at the Oahu Community Correctional Center following a grand jury indictment.
• The incident has drawn attention to domestic violence, with Arielle recovering from serious injuries and seeking protection for herself and her children.