HONOLULU — A Hawaii judge has denied bail to an anesthesiologist accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hiking trip in March. Dr. Gerhardt Konig, 46, faces serious charges following an incident on March 24 at the Pali Lookout trail on Oahu, where he allegedly assaulted his wife.
Konig, who has pleaded not guilty to attempted second-degree murder, had his bail set at $5 million. His legal team had requested a reduced bail, citing his lack of prior criminal offenses. However, prosecutors argued against bail, claiming that Konig is both a significant flight risk and a danger to his wife, especially given his actions immediately following the incident.
Court filings revealed shocking details, including a phone call Konig made to his son after the alleged attack, in which he admitted, “I tried to kill your stepmom.” According to authorities, he attempted to conceal evidence and fled the scene, behaviors that contributed to the prosecutors’ stance on the bail request.
During the hike, Konig’s wife recounted that he had approached her, asking to take a selfie on the edge of a cliff. When she declined and started to walk away, he allegedly began screaming and pushed her into bushes. After she escaped from him, Konig reportedly struck her in the head multiple times with a rock and attempted to use syringes taken from his pack on her.
Two nearby hikers intervened, with one, identified as Amanda in court documents, describing seeing Konig on top of his wife. As she called for help, another witness, referred to as Sarah, contacted 911 and assisted in moving Konig’s wife to safety.
Police apprehended Konig after a brief foot chase nearby. Upon arrest, he allegedly expressed surprise that his wife was not dead. Investigators also discovered anesthesia-related syringes and vials in his possession, raising further concerns about his intentions. His attorney argued that having such medical supplies is not unusual for someone in the medical profession, requesting bail set between $100,000 and $200,000.
A spokesperson from Maui Health confirmed that Konig has been suspended from his role as an independent contractor at Maui Memorial Medical Center pending the investigation. “Dr. Konig’s medical staff privileges at Maui Memorial Medical Center have been suspended pending investigation. Maui Health takes these concerns and the safety of its patients very seriously and will cooperate with authorities as appropriate,” the spokesperson stated.
The judge emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, stating that the nature of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it indicated that Konig poses a threat to his wife.
This case continues to develop, as both the legal proceedings and the investigations remain ongoing.
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