Doctor accused of trying to kill wife on Hawaii hiking trail

A doctor in Hawaii has been charged with second-degree murder following an alleged attack on his wife during a hiking trip. Dr. Gerhardt Konig, 46, who works with the Anesthesia Medical Group in Maui, reportedly assaulted his wife at the Pali Puka trail on Monday.

According to Honolulu police, the incident involved Konig attempting to push his wife off the trail and subsequently striking her multiple times with a rock. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

After the attack, police pursued Konig on foot and managed to apprehend him near Pali Highway. He has since been taken into custody as the investigation continues.

As of Thursday morning, Dr. Konig's medical license in Hawaii is still active, having been issued on September 27, 2022. The situation raises questions about the implications for his medical practice following these serious charges.

Authorities are likely to closely monitor the case as it unfolds, given the severity of the allegations against Konig and the impact on his professional standing.