Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on a hiking trail denied bail
Gerhardt Konig, a Maui anesthesiologist, is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hiking trip in Honolulu, leading to his bail being denied due to being a flight risk and a danger to his wife. The assault involved Konig allegedly pushing his wife towards a cliff, attempting to inject her with a syringe, and striking her head with a rock, resulting in severe injuries. The couple's children stayed on Maui while the alleged attack took place, and his wife has since filed for divorce. Evidence suggests Konig tried to flee after the attack, and prosecutors argue he poses a significant risk as he faces potential life imprisonment. The defense claims the incident will result in a 'he said, she said' trial, questioning the severity of the injuries and noting Konig's lack of prior convictions as reasons for bail consideration.
Context:
Gerhardt Konig, a Maui anesthesiologist, is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hiking trip in Honolulu, leading to his bail being denied due to being a flight risk and a danger to his wife. The assault involved Konig allegedly pushing his wife towards a cliff, attempting to inject her with a syringe, and striking her head with a rock, resulting in severe injuries. The couple's children stayed on Maui while the alleged attack took place, and his wife has since filed for divorce. Evidence suggests Konig tried to flee after the attack, and prosecutors argue he poses a significant risk as he faces potential life imprisonment. The defense claims the incident will result in a 'he said, she said' trial, questioning the severity of the injuries and noting Konig's lack of prior convictions as reasons for bail consideration.
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During a hiking trip in Honolulu, Gerhardt Konig allegedly attempted to murder his wife by pushing her towards a cliff, attempting to inject her with a syringe, and striking her head with a rock, leading to severe injuries that required surgery.
The judge denied Konig's bail request, citing evidence of him hiding from police, being a flight risk, and posing a danger to his wife, who has filed for divorce and requested privacy for their children due to media coverage.
Prosecutors allege Konig attempted to flee after the attack, as he informed his adult son he tried to kill his stepmother and planned to turn off his phone to evade police detection, hiding in the bushes until nightfall.
Defense attorney Thomas Otake argued for a bail between $100,000 and $200,000, noting Konig's lack of criminal history and questioning the severity of the injuries, while prosecutors highlighted his potential flight risk and life imprisonment prospect.
The petition for a restraining order revealed previous allegations of infidelity by Konig and evidence of him storing anesthesia-related drugs at home, which the defense claims is not unusual for a practicing doctor.
Konig remains held without bail since his indictment on March 28, with the defense planning a trial that is expected to rely heavily on contrasting testimonies from Konig and his wife.
The Pali Puka trail, where the incident occurred, is officially closed due to safety concerns, but hikers often access it through a nearby clearing for views, despite warnings.