Quote from Lieutenant Disher in Mr. Monk Takes the Stand
[flashback:] Lieutenant Disher: Looks like a straight-up break-in. Punches a hole through this window. Opens the door from the inside. She wakes up. They fight. He takes that statue from here hits her once. So, base of the skull. Medulla oblongata. Killed her instantly. Adrian Monk: Nah, I don't think so. That hole's pretty small. I don't think anyone could fit their hand through there. Lieutenant Disher: Sure they could. [present:] Charles Friedkin: And did you determine whether Monk was right? Captain Stottlemeyer: Yes, sir. Lieutenant Disher ran a field test to be certain. [flashback:] Lieutenant Disher: [whimpers] Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow. [present:] Judge Santa Croce: Excuse me. I'm sorry to interrupt. I saw Lieutenant Disher in the hall before the trial. I couldn't help but notice both of his hands were bandaged. Captain Stottlemeyer: Yes, ma'am. He wanted to be sure, so he tried it again with the other arm. Judge Santa Croce: He tried it again? Captain Stottlemeyer: He's very thorough.