Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial 1 year after he allegedly tried to kill her

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March 25, 2026
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Wife testified that anesthesiologist husband allegedly tried to stab her with a syringe and bashed her head with a rock during a hike.

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Arielle Konig testified at trial that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attacked her during a birthday hike a year ago, first attempting to stab her with a syringe and then repeatedly bashing her head with a rock. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges in the case. The testimony marks a significant moment in the trial, with the alleged victim providing firsthand account of the violent encounter that prosecutors say he tried to conceal. Konig's defense maintains his innocence as the trial continues.

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