Monk season 2 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Mr. Hammond faces allegations of misleading investors. Later, he and his companion get lost following GPS directions. At a baseball game, Monk, Sharona, and the Captain discuss a player's eligibility. They learn of Hammond's murder, revealing his last words: "Girls can't eat 15 pizzas." Investigations lead them to an art class where both Hammond's wife and baseball player Scott Gregorio were students, hinting at an affair. The case unfolds, revealing that the murders were motivated by a valuable baseball, with the suspect caught due to a unique mnemonic device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What charges are being brought against Mr. Hammond?
The SEC is accusing Mr. Hammond of misleading his investors, but specific charges are not detailed.
What is the estimated driving time to Skyline Hills Resort according to the GPS?
32 minutes.
What record is Scott Gregorio close to breaking?
Scott Gregorio is close to breaking Darryl Grant's all-time single-season home run record.
Why are Monk and Sharona at the baseball game?
They are watching Captain Stottlemeyer's son, Jared, play in a little league game.
What information does the Captain receive during the baseball game?
He is informed about the murder of Lawrence Hammond and his wife.
What were Lawrence Hammond's last words?
"Girls can't eat 15 pizzas."
Who is suspected of having an affair with Scott Gregorio?
Erin Hammond, Lawrence Hammond's wife.
What is the connection between Erin Hammond and Scott Gregorio?
They both attended the same art class and possibly had an affair.
How does Monk suspect Lawrence Hammond and his wife were lured to their death?
Through a tampered GPS system that led them to an isolated location.
What is Monk's theory about the primary target of the murder?
Monk theorizes that Erin Hammond was the primary target, not her husband Lawrence.
Who is Walker Browning?
Walker Browning is a suspect in the Hammond murders, motivated to protect the value of a historic baseball he owned.
What evidence links Walker Browning to the murders?
A thumbprint under the driver's seat of the stolen car used in the murder and his motive related to a valuable baseball.
What was the significance of Hammond's last words?
"Girls can't eat 15 pizzas" was a mnemonic device to remember the license plate of the car that ran him down.