What was supposed to be a peaceful hike at Pali Lookout on Oahu turned into a full-on nightmare. Gerhardt Konig, a 46-year-old anesthesiologist from Maui, got arrested after allegedly trying to kill his wife during the hike.
What started as a simple request for a photo somehow spiraled into violence. Police say he beat her with his fists, hit her with a rock, pulled out syringes, and tried to push her off a cliff. She’s now in critical condition. Konig’s locked up and facing charges that could cost him his freedom and career. He lives in a $1.5 million home on Maui—was living the high life, and now it’s all gone sideways.
Who Is Gerhardt Konig?
Not just some random dude from Maui. Gerhardt Konig’s a 46-year-old anesthesiologist who worked with Maui Health, including Maui Memorial Medical Center. Married to 36-year-old Arielle Konig since 2018, living the cushy life in a million-dollar home. On paper, he looks pretty accomplished—he used to be an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, then ended up as a partner at Anesthesia Medical Group in Maui. He’s even got a kid from a previous marriage.
Colleagues were stunned. One person told KITV he was always “friendly” and “quiet.” Now, he’s suspended, and everything’s unraveling.
What Happened on the Trail?
It all went down Monday morning at Pali Lookout—a popular scenic spot on Oahu. Konig and Arielle were hiking. He asked to take a picture together. She said no. That’s when it turned dark. Police say he snapped—started punching her, hit her in the head with a rock, and tried pushing her off the edge. And then, out of nowhere, he pulled out two syringes and injected her with something. No one knows what was inside yet, but it’s chilling. Witnesses called 911 around 10:30 AM. Arielle was rushed to the hospital—head and facial injuries, fighting for her life. Konig took off but didn’t make it far. After a six-hour search, cops caught him near Pali Highway around 6:45 PM.
It happened around 10:30 in the morning on March 24 at Pali Lookout—also called Nuuanu Pali State Wayside. This place is known for wind, epic views, and sudden drops. Not exactly where you’d expect violence. Police said Konig was last seen in a gray shirt, blue shorts, and a black bag. He was arrested that evening after a foot chase, and booked at 6:45 PM, according to KITV
Apparently, it all started over a photo. According to sources, when Arielle refused to take a picture, something inside him snapped. From asking for a selfie to going full-on violent—with syringes in hand. Seriously. The fact he had those syringes? That’s raising big questions. Was this spur-of-the-moment or something planned? This guy’s a medical pro—he’d know exactly what he’s carrying. Still no word on what was inside them. Experts say they’re not surprised. KITV has been covering a rise in deadly domestic violence in Hawaii—cases like Janine Sturgeon and Cynthia Moore. “If the intent’s there, it’ll happen,” said Kanoe Ka’aihue, an advocate they spoke to.
No signs in his public record before this. No red flags —until now.
As of March 25, HPD has Konig in custody. Charges haven’t officially dropped yet, but attempted murder is the big one being looked at, per Maui Now. Maui Health wasted no time—they suspended him and told KHON2, “We’re committed to patient safety… Dr. Konig’s privileges are out pending investigation.” People who worked with him are floored. His name meant “quiet and friendly”—now it’s making headlines. On social media, people are furious. @KITV4 posted about the arrest at 07:51 +04 on March 26, and reactions haven’t slowed down. Arielle is still in critical condition, dealing with head trauma. Meanwhile, Pali Lookout is closed indefinitely, according to Hawaii’s DLNR.
Konig’s likely facing second-degree attempted murder, which in Hawaii can mean 20 years to life. Fines, too. That’s just the start. Everything also hinges on whether Arielle pulls through. Her story will be huge in court. Meanwhile, Maui Health is still investigating. Even if Konig somehow avoids prison, his medical career’s probably done. Then there are the syringes. That’s still the biggest mystery. Depending on what the lab finds in them, this could go from a heat-of-the-moment attack to something much darker and calculated.