Hawaii doctor convicted of attempted manslaughter in wife attack

Jury finds Gerhardt Konig guilty of lesser charge after cliffside hike incident

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:53am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and shattered rock face, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the violence and trauma of a cliffside attack.A violent cliffside attack exposes the complexities of prosecuting attempted murder charges in remote outdoor settings.Honolulu Today

A Hawaii anesthesiologist has been convicted of attempted manslaughter for allegedly trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike last year. Gerhardt Konig, 47, was found guilty of the lesser charge by a Honolulu jury after a day of deliberations. The attempted manslaughter conviction carries up to 20 years in prison.

Why it matters

The case has drawn significant attention in Hawaii, raising questions about domestic violence, mental health, and the challenges of prosecuting attempted murder charges, especially in remote outdoor settings with limited evidence.

The details

Prosecutors accused Konig of trying to kill his wife during a hike on a Honolulu cliffside in 2025. While the details of the incident remain unclear, the jury ultimately determined the evidence supported a conviction on the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, rather than the more serious attempted murder charge.

  • The alleged incident occurred during a cliffside hike in Honolulu in 2025.
  • Konig was convicted by a Honolulu jury on April 7, 2026 after a day of deliberations.

The players

Gerhardt Konig

A 47-year-old Hawaii anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife during a cliffside hike.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Gerhardt Konig out on bail pending sentencing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities of prosecuting attempted murder charges, especially in remote outdoor settings with limited evidence, and the need for greater understanding and support around domestic violence and mental health issues.