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Hawaii Doctor's "Self-Defense" Story... "She Started It" Let's Talk About It!
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- Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
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- Apr 2, 2026
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- 1950
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Summary
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store we're breaking down the explosive courtroom testimony in the attempted murder trial involving Maui anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig. According to testimony summarized in court, Konig says he struck his wife, Arielle Konig, with a rock in self-defense during a confrontation on March 24, 2025, on the Pali Puka Trail near Oahu's Pali Lookout. Arielle previously gave a very different account, telling jurors he attacked her and tried to kill her. Now the jury is hearing two completely different stories: one side says this was self-defense during a chaotic struggle, while the other says it was an attempted murder on a hiking trail. The case also includes testimony about an alleged emotional affair, a missing syringe dispute, life insurance questions, and a FaceTime call with his son that Konig says saved his life after the incident. We're unpacking what was said in court, what stands out, and why this testimony could matter. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty, and the case remains ongoing. #GerhardtKonig #ArielleKonig #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #HawaiiNews