The case centers around Dr. Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist accused of attempting to murder his wife. According to his former supervisor, Dr. Jonathan Waters, someone in Konig’s profession would possess both the expertise and the means to commit such an act. Waters remarked, “For an anesthesiologist, murder would not be difficult,” during an interview on “Good Morning America.” He explained that the drugs typically used in their field are designed to push the boundaries of life and death.

Waters expressed his disbelief over the charges against Konig, whom he once mentored. “They seemed to have it all,” he reflected, grappling with the shocking turn of events. “I genuinely can’t comprehend what went wrong.”

Waters, who supervised Konig, said he was stunned by the allegations.

“They had everything going for them. I truly don’t understand what happened,” he said.

Body camera footage shows Arielle Konig being helped by hikers after the alleged attack on a Hawaii hiking trail. (KHON-FOX)

He described Konig as intelligent and said he never saw him lose his temper — a characterization that sharply contrasts with the violent allegations now at the center of the doctor’s Maui trial.

“He was a smart guy… quite intelligent,” Waters said. “I never saw Gerhardt have a temper or lose his temper.”

Arielle Konig testifies in court during the Maui attempted murder trial involving her husband. (KHON-FOX)

As Waters spoke publicly, jurors in Maui were shown disturbing police body camera footage this week capturing the aftermath of the alleged attack on the fourth day of trial.

The video shows Konig’s wife, Arielle Konig, bloodied and stumbling out of a remote hiking trail on Oahu after two hikers called 911, reporting they heard her screaming for help.

The hikers stayed with her, helping her to the ground and trying to keep her conscious as blood ran down her face.

Honolulu Police Officer Kevin Chun testified that she appeared exhausted, short of breath and confused when he arrived.

Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig attacked his wife during the hike after discovering she was allegedly having an emotional affair.

They say he tried to push her off a cliff, then attempted to inject her with a syringe before repeatedly striking her in the head with a rock.

A rock entered into evidence during the Maui attempted murder trial is alleged to have been used in the attack on Arielle Konig. (KHON-FOX)

Jurors were also shown photos of the scene, including blood on leaves, branches and the ground near a cliff edge, along with a rock believed to have been used in the attack.

Authorities say Konig fled after hikers intervened.

Gerhardt Konig is charged with attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly tried to kill his wife while hiking in Hawaii.  (Gerhardt Konig/Facebook)

Police later spotted him with what appeared to be blood on his shirt, triggering a chase before officers took him into custody after he resisted arrest.

Investigators also recovered a backpack, cellphone and a second bag allegedly containing medical supplies tied to the defendant.

His defense team claims Arielle Konig was the aggressor and that he struck her with a rock in self-defense.

Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.

James Van Der Beek’s widow paid tribute to their daughter Emilia’s birthday on Thursday by posting a heartfelt photo featuring the 10-year-old with her late father.

“Missing you, my love,” Kimberly Van Der Beek captioned the touching Instagram Story image, which was captured “just a few heavenly months ago.”

In the nostalgic photo, the “Dawson’s Creek” star is seen snuggling up to his daughter while enjoying the outdoors, wrapped warmly in a fur-lined jacket.

Emilia, dressed in a cozy oversized sweatshirt, affectionately draped her arms over her father’s shoulders, resting her head gently on his.

Prior to James’ passing in February after battling cancer, Kimberly and he had welcomed five more children: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.

On what would have been James’ 49th birthday earlier this month, Emilia shared a heartbreaking Instagram video about navigating her grief.

“I’m just going to tell you little tips or anything that helps you getting through anybody you love passing,” the preteen said while wearing James’ hat, reminding those watching “to talk to [the deceased] and let your emotions out.

“If you miss them, you can cry,” she continued. “You can talk to them. I talk to my dad every day. … I just tell him about my day, how I’m feeling and I tell my family how I’m doing. And I know he can hear me, but I can’t hear him.”

Elsewhere in the video, the 10-year-old noted that her late father is “in a good place” and he’s “not in pain anymore, he’s in heaven.”

Emilia concluded by declaring she “still has to believe in miracles.”

She also thanked those who donated to her family’s GoFundMe created by her mom’s friends.

“I know that he was a good man. A lot of people loved him and people prayed for him, and he was loved by … many, many people,” Emilia gushed.

James died on Feb. 11 at age 48 following an almost three-year battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.

“He met his final days with courage, faith and grace,” Kimberly, who married James in 2010, announced at the time. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.”

The “Varsity Blues” star was diagnosed in the summer of 2023, waiting until November 2024 to go public with the news.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A judge has ruled in favor of using Missouri’s new U.S. House districts, which have received support from President Donald Trump, for the upcoming midterm elections, even though a voter referendum on the map may still occur.

This decision by Cole County Circuit Judge Brian Stumpe is a significant win for Republicans, who are aiming to secure an additional congressional seat in the November elections through these new districts.

Critics of the new district boundaries argued that they should have been automatically halted in December when over 300,000 signatures were collected for a statewide referendum on the issue. However, Judge Stumpe stated that the opponents did not have the legal standing to sue. He further noted that the map would only be suspended if the petition is later found to be legally valid and contains enough legitimate signatures.

According to state law, Missouri’s Republican Secretary of State, Denny Hoskins, has until August 4th—the date of Missouri’s primary election—to verify the validity of the referendum petition.

Missouri’s situation is part of a larger national redistricting conflict that started last summer. President Trump urged Texas Republicans to redraw House districts to favor the GOP in the midterms. This prompted California Democrats to create their own new districts, sparking a series of redistricting battles across various states.

As Sunday approaches, the familiar dread of losing an hour of sleep looms large for many. The ritual of adjusting our clocks forward may soon become a thing of the past, however, as leading scientists are urging the abolition of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Their concerns are rooted in the potential increase in cancer risk, traffic accidents, and sleep disturbances linked to this biannual time shift.

Dr. John O’Neill, a specialist in cellular rhythms at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, has voiced his opinion on the matter. He highlights that the risks posed by the time change, though seemingly minor, are significant enough to warrant attention.

“In today’s world, the benefits of Daylight Saving Time are negligible at best,” Dr. O’Neill remarked. “Conversely, it subjects the population to a collective experience akin to an hour-long jet lag.”

‘It does not really serve much of a benefit to anybody these days, whilst exposing us to a small but significant series of risks,’ he said.

‘It is like everybody in the country gets an hour’s jet lag, all at the same time.

‘You see an increase in incidence of heart attacks and strokes, and you do get an increase in the number of road traffic accidents for a few days after clocks change.’

Dr O’Neill is calling for the century–old tradition to be abolished, as polling in recent years show the majority of Brits agree.

‘I’m sure it was extremely useful for our forebears 100 years ago,’ he said. ‘But there is quite a strong argument for just having permanent daylight saving these days.’

As the clocks are set to go forward this Sunday, many of us will be dreading losing an hour of sleep. Now, top scientists have called for an end to Daylight Saving Time (DST) amid fears it fuels a rise in cancer , traffic accidents and sleep issues (stock image) 

The practice of changing the clocks was first introduced in 1916 in a bid to improve workforce productivity by making the most of daylight hours in the summer months.

It means the clocks go forward by one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, and back one hour at 2am on the last Sunday in October.

The argument is that as the days get longer, shifting our schedules forward gives people more sunlight hours during their working day.

But Dr O’Neill said this can negatively impact our health – for example by increasing the chance of a heart attack or stroke – as our physiology is not primed and ready for the sudden shift.

‘If you place all of those burdens and demands on, for example, the cardiovascular system, an hour earlier, then it is just not quite as well prepared to satisfy the demand,’ he said.

‘So in people that are a bit older or a bit less healthy, it increases their risk of an adverse event, a heart attack or a stroke,’ he said.

Losing an hour of sleep when the clocks move forward can result in the whole population feeling more tired than usual.

Some studies have suggested that the risk of fatal traffic accidents increases by around six per cent following the spring daylight savings time transition.

Many people hate losing an hour of sleep when the clocks go forward. Experts have warned it can have ‘small but significant’ impacts on health

Dr Katie Barge, a chartered psychologist, has partnered with workplace experts at Protecting.co.uk to highlight the risk of increased fatigue.

‘Even small shifts in sleep and circadian rhythm can have a measurable impact on cognitive functioning,’ she said.

‘When the clocks change, the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm) becomes temporarily misaligned with external demands, leading to reduced alertness, slower reaction times, and decreased accuracy in attention and decision–making.

‘From a psychological perspective, this is linked to increased sleep pressure and reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain responsible for executive functioning, impulse control and risk assessment.

‘As a result, individuals may be more prone to lapses in concentration, errors, and subtle increases in risk–taking behaviour, particularly in tasks requiring sustained attention or quick responses.’

She explained these effects tend to be most pronounced in the first few days, with most people readjusting within three days to a week.

‘However, individuals in safety–critical roles such as shift workers, drivers, and those in manual or operational environments may be more vulnerable, as their work often relies on precision, vigilance, and fast decision–making under pressure,’ she warned.

‘For these groups, even mild fatigue can significantly increase the likelihood of mistakes or accidents.’

There is a growing – although somewhat contested – body of evidence that a mismatch between the sun and our bodies can have severe long–term health impacts.

Studies have shown that those living in the West of a time zone – where the mismatch between the sun time and our body clocks is greatest – have higher risks of leukaemia, stomach cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer.

Since this mismatch is very similar to those experienced when the clocks go forward, some scientists say daylight savings might be having a similar impact.

While many are calling for the practice to be abolished, others disagree.

Finn Burridge, Science Communicator at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, has previously said: ‘Moving the time ahead reduces the burden on the energy grid as the need for artificial lighting in spring and summer is reduced.

‘It is also better for tourism and provides a boost to “PM” activities as the extra daylight in the evenings allows for people to do more after work.’

Other experts argue it is ‘too soon’ for a decision to be made.

A team from the University of Kent recently reviewed 157 studies from 36 countries that had analysed the effects of clock changes.

The review revealed that when clocks ‘spring forward’, the shift is associated with an increased number of heart attacks and fatal traffic accidents but also with less crime involving physical harm.

On the contrary, when clocks ‘fall back’ by an hour in the Autumn, all–cause mortality and workplace accidents appear to reduce, whilst crimes involving physical harm increase.

Despite the number of studies reviewed, the researchers found the evidence within them was limited.

Writing in the European Journal of Epidemiology, they emphasised the need for more robust research before firm conclusions can be made about the cost–benefit of Daylight Saving Time.

Lead author Dr Aiste Steponenaite said: ‘Public debate often frames daylight saving time as either clearly harmful or clearly beneficial but our findings suggest the reality is more nuanced.

‘Policymakers deserve evidence that reflects both risks and benefits — not assumptions.’

In Hoboken, New Jersey, law enforcement agencies, including the New York Police Department and the FBI, have thwarted a purported plan to assassinate a pro-Palestinian activist. This information comes from the intended target, authorities, and a criminal complaint that was made public on Friday in Newark.

The operation led to at least one arrest when law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the intersection of Willow Avenue and Clinton Street in Hoboken.

Alexander Heifler was taken into custody Thursday evening. He faces charges for illegal possession and manufacture of firearms and is accused of planning an attack on Nerdeen Kiswani. Kiswani, a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian movements, is a co-founder of Within Our Lifetime and has organized numerous protests in New York City.

Although the criminal complaint does not specifically name Kiswani, she disclosed on social media that the FBI had informed her she was the intended victim of the alleged plot.

In a public statement, Kiswani declared she would continue her advocacy for Palestinian rights, undeterred by the threats.

An NYPD undercover officer broke the case open after the department identified Heifler online, infiltrated a group chat, developed a relationship and thwarted the plot.

The undercover officer personally witnessed Heifler making the eight Molotov cocktails in Hoboken Thursday which led to his arrest, officials say.

“Heifler also told the (undercover officer) that he had an address where they could hide out after they threw the Molotov cocktails” and discussed a plan to leave the country, the complaint said.

Authorities allege the plan was to throw the Molotov cocktails at Kiswani that night.

Law enforcement believes they stopped an imminent threat and the FBI said there is no threat to public safety.

Hoboken Mayor Emily B. Jabbour released a statement Friday and said there was “no danger to residents and no ongoing threat.”

(ABC News contributed to this report.)