In the trial for the shocking assault case in Hawaii, Emile Konig – the son of Dr. Gerhardt Konig – gave a dramatic testimony against his father

Here is the English translation of the report, written in a clear, journalistic style:


Son of Dr. Gerhardt Konig Testifies: Father Confessed to Attempted Murder via FaceTime

In a dramatic courtroom development, Emile Konig took the stand to testify against his father, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, regarding a brutal assault on a Hawaii hiking trail.

A Confession Over FaceTime

According to Emile’s testimony, his father initiated a FaceTime call to him immediately following the alleged attack. During the digital exchange, the doctor reportedly made a series of chilling admissions:

The Motive: Dr. Konig claimed that his wife (Emile’s stepmother) had been unfaithful to him.

The Admission: He explicitly told his son that he “had tried to kill her.”

Background of the Case

As reported by Steve Patterson of NBC News, this testimony provides a pivotal firsthand account of the defendant’s state of mind following the incident. Dr. Gerhardt Konig is currently facing charges related to the violent encounter, which occurred while the couple was hiking in a remote area of Hawaii.