Unpacking the Case Against Doctor Accused of Cliffside Attack on Wife
Originally appeared on E! Online
Arielle Konig set off for a hike on Oahu with her anesthesiologist husband on March 24.
And after they had posed for a photo at the edge of the 1,000-foot Nu'anu Pali Lookout, which offers sweeping views of the windward side of the island, Dr. Gerhardt Konig tried to kill his wife, according to Honolulu prosecutors.
The 36-year-old mother of two was found along the Pali Puka trail near the lookout spot with multiple head and facial injuries, according to a March 28 news release announcing that a grand jury had indicted Gerhardt, 46, on a charge of attempted murder.
He is accused of hitting Arielle in the head with a rock multiple times after first trying to push her off a cliff, per the release. Gerhardt fled the scene but was arrested later that same night following a foot pursuit near Nuuanu Pali Drive, prosecutors said.
Defense attorney Thomas Otake told E! News that Gerhardt plans to plead not guilty to attempted murder at his arraignment scheduled for April 7 and had no further comment at this time.
Bail was initially set at $5 million but, in the wake of the indictment, Gerhardt was remanded and remains in custody at O'ahu Community Correctional Center, according to prosecutors.
Once she was with the police, she said she learned her husband had FaceTimed her adult stepson.
'Gerhardt was observed to be covered in blood,' she said in the petition. 'Gerhardt said 'I just tried to kill Ari but she got away.''
She additionally stated that her stepson told her that his father wanted to kill himself by jumping off a cliff.
He was instead arrested by Honolulu police officers, who had set up a large search area for him near the Pali Lookout.
Arielle Konig's attorney Brandon Segal told Hawaii News Now in a statement on Friday: 'Arielle is focusing on her recovery at home in Maui with the support of her family. She kindly asks that the media and the public respect their privacy during this time.'
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In the meantime, Arielle has secured a temporary restraining order against her spouse of six years, with whom she shares two sons, ages 2 and 4.
In her March 27 TRO petition, obtained by E! News, Arielle accused Gerhardt of recent abusive behavior before the alleged attack:
Here is what to know about how this case has unfolded so far:
What Was Going On in Gerhardt Konig and Arielle Konig's Marriage Before His Arrest?What Is Gerhardt Konig Accused of Doing to Wife Arielle Konig?
Did Gerhardt Konig Tell His Son He Tried to Kill His Wife?Where Is Gerhardt Konig Now?
Where Is Arielle Konig Now?
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