Maui Doctor Gerhardt Konig Found Guilty Of Attempted Manslaughter In Wife Attack
Key Takeaways
- Maui anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig convicted by Honolulu jury of attempted manslaughter.
- Attempt involved pushing wife Arielle Konig off a cliff on Oahu.
- Conviction based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
Konig Convicted
Gerhardt Konig was found guilty of attempted manslaughter after a three-week trial.
“Doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike found guilty of attempted manslaughter Gerhardt Konig pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense”
The jury deliberated for more than eight hours before returning the verdict.
Prosecutors alleged Konig attacked his wife by pushing her near a cliff's edge, trying to stab her with a syringe, and beating her with a rock.
Arielle testified they had been working on repairing their marriage after Konig found flirty WhatsApp messages.
Konig maintained he acted in self-defense, claiming Arielle attacked him first.
The jury foreperson said they did not believe the evidence supported an intent to murder.
Conflicting Testimonies
Arielle testified that Gerhardt pushed her toward the edge and beat her with a rock as many as 10 times.
Gerhardt testified that Arielle attacked him first and he acted in self-defense.
Witnesses corroborated Arielle's account, noting she was covered in blood.
The couple's 19-year-old son testified that his father admitted to trying to kill Arielle during a FaceTime call.
Emotional Affair and Motive
The prosecution framed the attack as stemming from Gerhardt's obsession with Arielle's emotional affair.
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The defense suggested Arielle's alleged motive was to collect Konig's insurance policy.
Prosecutor Garner told jurors Konig had a plan and backup plans for murdering his wife.
The defense characterized it as a case of he said, she said.
Sentencing and Appeal
Konig faces a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Defense attorney Otake said they plan to appeal.
The jury foreperson said the evidence did not support an intent to murder.
Prosecuting attorney Alm called the verdict a good day for the good guys.
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