An lawyer for the anesthesiologist charged of trying to eliminate his spouse on a Hawaiian treking route is firmly insisting there are “two sides to every story” as brand-new information are disclosed pertaining to the pair’s marital relationship.
Gerhardt Konig begged innocent to a tried murder fee in a Honolulu court onMonday
“Dr. Konig’s not guilty plea this morning was not just a formality, but a substantive response to the allegation that he tried to kill his wife,” defense lawyer Thomas Otake informed press reporters, according to the Associated Press.
HAWAII PHYSICIAN BILLED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ELIMINATE SPOUSE ON POPULAR WALKING PATH, AUTHORITIES SAY
Gerhardt Konig shows up prior to a court through video clip throughout an accusation hearing after being prosecuted on a claims of trying to eliminate his spouse on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Honolulu. ( AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Last month, Konig and his spouse were treking on Oahu when he apparently pressed her towards the side of a high cliff prior to trying to infuse her with a syringe and defeat her in the confront with a rock, according to a request for a short-term limiting order submitted by the lady’s lawyers.
Otake informed the court he would certainly be submitting an activity asking for bond for his customer, pointing out Konig’s absence of rap sheet.
Konig has actually been held without bond given that he was prosecuted on March 28 and showed up in court practically from theOahu Community Correctional Center If founded guilty, he would certainly deal with the opportunity of life behind bars.
“There are two sides to every story, and thus far only one side has been shared,” Otake stated. “The other side to this story will be shared within the court process at the appropriate time.”
HAWAIIAN PHYSICIAN’S SPOUSE EXPLAINS MINUTE SHE RECOGNIZED SPOUSE WAS ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO ELIMINATE HER
Gerhardt Konig is billed with tried second-degree murder after he apparently attempted to eliminate his spouse while treking in Hawaii. (Gerhardt Konig/Facebook)
Konig has actually additionally been bought not to have call with his spouse and their kids.
The set were checking out Oahu to commemorate the lady’s birthday celebration while their 2 kids stayed at home with a baby-sitter and household on Maui, according to the spouse’s application. Konig’s spouse additionally declared her partner had sexually mistreated and attacked her, according to court records acquired byFox News Digital
Prosecutors affirm Konig and his spouse were treking along the “Pali Puka” route when he asked her to stand near to the side of the hill to take a picture. When she decreased, Konig supposedly ordered her by her arms and started dragging her towards the high cliff’s side.
The set started literally battling, with Konig taking out a syringe and trying to infuse his spouse as she pled for her life, according to court records.
“I do not know what was in the syringe, but Gerhardt is an anesthesiologist and has access to several potentially lethal medications as part of his employment,” she stated.
Konig after that ordered a rock and started slamming her in the head, the lady stated.
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An indicator mentioning the location is shut marks the beginning of the treking route where Gerhardt Konig apparently tried to eliminate his spouse last month at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Honolulu. ( AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Two females treking the route listened to Konig’s spouse’s screams and involved aid, calling 911 and aiding her down the route.
“She was bleeding from her head, so you know we just had to wrap her head, stop the bleeding,” Gary Soares, a parking area assistant at the close-by state park, informed AP.
“It’s sad because he’s a doctor from Maui,” Soares stated. “Doctors we should trust to care [for] us.”
Konig took off the scene walking, triggering a manhunt prior to being apprehended later on at night, according to the Honolulu Police Department.
Honolulu’s prosecuting lawyer’s workplace did not quickly react to Fox News Digital’s ask for remark.
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Gerhardt Konig is billed with tried second-degree murder after he apparently attempted to eliminate his spouse while both got on a treking route inHawaii Konig was apprehended after an hours-long manhunt near Pali Highway. (Honolulu Police Department)
In a previous declaration to Fox News Digital, a lawyer standing for the target stated she “is focusing on her recovery at home in Maui with the support of her family,” including that “she kindly asks that the media and the public respect their privacy during this time.”
Konig got his medical license in September 2022, and it stayed “valid and in good standing” since Tuesday, according to Hawaii’s expert employment licensing internet site.
Konig has actually been put on hold from his job as an independent professional at Maui Memorial Medical Center, according to a Maui Health rep.
“Dr. Konig is employed by an independent entity contracted to provide medical services at various medical facilities on Maui, including Maui Memorial Medical Center,” the company stated in a declaration toFox News Digital “Dr. Konig’s medical staff privileges at Maui Memorial Medical Center have been suspended pending investigation. Maui Health takes these concerns and the safety of its patients very seriously and will cooperate with authorities as appropriate.”
Attorneys for both Konig and his spouse did not quickly react to Fox News Digital’s ask for remark.
The Associated Press added to this record.
