A judge is set to consider a Maui doctor’s request for bail regarding an attempted murder charge for allegedly attacking his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig, 46, an anesthesiologist, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His wife described a harrowing incident during a March hike, claiming Konig grabbed her, pushed her towards a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe, and then struck her head with a rock. She has since filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order against him.
Konig has been held without bail since his indictment on March 28. His defense argues for a reasonable bail, citing his lack of prior convictions and his stability in Hawaii with a job and two young children. However, prosecutors oppose this, noting the severity of the charges, which could lead to life imprisonment. They assert that Konig attempted to evade police after the attack, expressing to his son that he had “tried to kill your stepmom” and indicating plans to turn off his phone to avoid detection. When apprehended, he reportedly asked if his wife was dead.
Konig’s wife sustained significant injuries that required surgery. Their hiking trip to celebrate her birthday had initially seemed benign until tensions escalated. She recounted becoming uneasy on the trail, where Konig’s behavior turned aggressive. At that moment, two bystanders intervened, noting the situation and calling for help. A judge has mandated that Konig must stay away from her and their children, reflecting the court’s concern for their safety amid the ongoing legal proceedings.
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