Maui murder trial jury sees bodycam of bloodied hiker after alleged attack
Police body camera shows bloodied wife after alleged attack
Jurors were shown graphic police body camera footage of the immediate aftermath of the alleged attack, with Arielle Konig sitting on the walkway, bloodied and confused, as bystanders tried to help and officers assessed the scene. (KHON-FOX)
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Graphic police body camera video shown to jurors on the fourth day of an attempted murder trial on Maui captured the violent aftermath of the alleged attack; A woman covered in blood on a remote walkway after witnesses said she screamed that her doctor husband was trying to kill her.
The video shown in court Wednesday begins with two hikers calling 911 and saying they heard the victim, identified in court as Arielle Konig, screaming for help on a trail in Hawaii.
When officers arrived, Konig was seen slowly approaching from the road, his face covered in blood. The hikers who found him stayed nearby and helped him to the ground near a rocky area while trying to keep him alert.
At one point, a bystander is seen holding a bandage to his head as he leans against the rocks, appearing disoriented and struggling to maintain consciousness.
THE DOCTOR’S WIFE STATED THAT HE BEAT HER WITH A STONE DURING THE WALK AND TRIED TO FORCE HER TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
Body camera footage shows hikers helping Arielle Konig after an alleged attack on a hiking trail in Hawaii. (KHON-FOX)
Honolulu Police Department Officer Kevin Chun testified that Konig appeared exhausted, out of breath and confused when he arrived and began assessing the situation.
Although jurors cannot hear the voice in the footage, the video shows Konig trying to communicate with hand gestures while blood continues to flow from his face.
Prosecutors allege the encounter turned violent when her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, forced her to swerve, then repeatedly hit her in the head with a rock and tried to inject her with a syringe.
Jurors shown body camera of doctor’s bloodied wife allegedly used to beat him in attack on Rock
The rock, which was revealed as evidence during the attempted murder trial in Maui, was allegedly used in the attack on Arielle Konig. (KHON-FOX)
Authorities said the person fled the area after hikers intervened and asked for help.
Jurors were shown body camera footage as well as photos documenting the scene.
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An evidence expert testified that the images captured what appeared to be blood on leaves, branches and the ground, as well as key features of the area (including a side path, a break in the vegetation described as a “hole in the bush”, and a nearby cliff edge).
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Arielle Konig testifies in court during the Maui attempted murder case involving her estranged husband. (KHON-FOX)
Investigators collected a wealth of evidence believed to be linked to the attack, including a rock, clothing and samples of suspected blood stains. Another evidence expert testified that he photographed Gerhardt Konig and obtained a DNA sample from him the day after a point in the timeline cited by the defense.
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Gerhardt Konig sits in a Maui courtroom as he faces charges in an attempted murder case involving his estranged wife. (KHON-FOX)
Jurors also heard testimony about how police pursued the suspect.
Officer Chauncey Nicola said he saw Gerhardt Konig driving in an unmarked van and noticed what appeared to be blood on his shirt, which led to a chase across the grassland following the fight.
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Gerhardt Konig is charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly trying to kill his wife while hiking in Hawaii. (Gerhardt König/Facebook)
Officer Riley Borges and other officers joined the pursuit after Konig ran from the bush toward the road, eventually helping to restrain him when he resisted arrest.
The arrest ended when officers pinned him to the ground and used force to subdue him, police said.
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Lead investigator Asten Koki detailed the wider investigation, including the discovery of a blood-stained rock, a backpack containing personal items and a mobile phone, as well as a second bag that was later seized and allegedly contained medical supplies linked to the defendant.
Gerhardt Konig denied all accusations.
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The hearing is expected to continue on Friday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price covers crimes including missing persons, murders and immigration crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.
