Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike is found guilty of attempted manslaughter

The Hawaii doctor charged with trying to kill his wife during an Oahu birthday hike last year was convicted Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance

The Hawaii doctor charged with trying to kill his wife during an Oahu birthday hike last year was convicted Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.

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The unanimous verdict came after the Honolulu County jury deliberated for more than eight hours. It did not convict Dr. Gerhardt Konig on the higher charge of second-degree attempted murder.

Konig closed his eyes and bowed his head when the verdict was read. When he sat down, he covered his face with his hand and his attorney put a consoling arm on his shoulder.