Joel Garner

The provided news articles focus on Gerhardt Konig, a 47-year-old anesthesiologist in Hawaii. He is newsworthy due to his recent conviction for attempted manslaughter. Konig was accused of attempting to murder his wife, Arielle Konig, during a trip to Honolulu in March 2025. Prosecutors alleged he planned to kill her on a cliffside hike. After a day of deliberations, a Honolulu jury found Konig guilty of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The case has garnered attention due to the nature of the crime and the fact that the accused is a medical professional.