Detective Pete McGrew, at 29, was probably the best-known detective on the force. When reporters called, it was usually McGrew they talked to. He was young, dynamic and outgoing, with a habit of turning interviews around, so the reporter suddenly realized he or she was the one being interrogated. The habit often proved annoying to the reporter, but gave McGrew satisfaction. He had gotten where he was because of his interest in people and his ability to draw them out. Even reporters. In spite of his habit of taking control of interviews, reporters still went to McGrew first because he was often willing to share details about cases. Human touches. This way, he hoped to make allies of the media, involving them in a crime’s solution. His black hair, startling blue eyes, and dimples also didn’t
