Model vs Detective: The Double Life of a Chicago Homicide Investigator

In this episode of Santana True Crime, we sit down with former Chicago homicide detective Michele Wood, author of Model Detective: A True Story of Heels, Handcuffs and Homicides.Michele’s story is unlike anything you’ve heard—balancing two completely different worlds: modeling and homicide investigations. From working brutal 30-hour murder cases to interviewing violent offenders and solving sex crimes, she shares what the job is really like behind the scenes.We dive into:What it takes to become a homicide detectiveThe psychological side of interviewing killersCases that stayed with her foreverThe reality of working 20–30 hours straightHer “Golden Rules” for surviving the jobAnd what years of investigating violent crime teaches you about human natureThis is a raw, unfiltered look at life inside homicide—far beyond what you see on TV.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:Do you think people are born evil… or made?