Former UPMC Doctor Arrested for Attempted Murder of Wife in Hawaii

Gerhardt Konig, a 46-year-old former anesthesiologist and assistant professor from Pittsburgh, was arrested in Hawaii for allegedly attempting to kill his wife while hiking. The incident occurred when he reportedly tried to push her off a trail and struck her in the head with a rock, leading to her being hospitalized in critical condition. Konig was apprehended near Pali Highway after a brief foot chase by the Honolulu police. His employment at Maui Health has been suspended pending investigation, and his biography was removed from the University of Pittsburgh's website following the charges. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, with charges against him still pending. The couple, married since 2018, resides in Maui and has faced significant public scrutiny following the event.