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Domestic Violence in America: Hawaii Attempted Murder Case and National Shelter Crisis

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Hawaii Doctor Charged in Domestic Violence Case Involving Attempted Murder and Sexual Abuse A 46-year-old anesthesiologist from Maui, Gerhardt Konig, is at the center of a high-profile Hawaii domestic violence case. He has been formally charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to kill his wife, Ariel Konig, during a hike on the Pali Puka trail in March 2025. According

Fatal Relationships and Domestic Violence: U.S. Incidents of Intimate Partner Attacks Reported on April 6, 2025

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Hawaii: Doctor Accused of Attempted Murder of Wife On April 6, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig was arraigned on charges of attempted murder. His wife alleges that during a hike on the Pali Puka trail, Konig attempted to push her off a cliff, inject her with an unknown substance, and struck her head with a rock. Passersby intervened and contacted authorities, leading to Konig's arrest. If convicted, he faces life imprisonment. ​ Alabama: Boyfriend Charged in Fatal Shooting of College Student In Pike Road, Alabama, 20-year-old Rogers McCloud Jr. was charged with capital murder following the death of his girlfriend, 21-year-old Alabama State University student Gennia Grimes. Grimes was found with gunshot wounds on March 27, 2025, and later died in the hospital. Authorities noted inconsistencies in McCloud's statements, leading to his arrest on April 4.