: D.C. homicide detective Harlan Regis (Wesley Snipes) is assigned to the case, though he quickly encounters resistance and lack of cooperation from federal authorities.
: While the President's son is initially a suspect due to his history of aggression, Regis and Chance uncover a deeper cover-up orchestrated by the National Security Advisor, Alvin Jordan (Alan Alda), aimed at ousting the President. Production and Reception Murder at 1600 - Ethics & Public Policy Center Murder at 1600
: The murder occurs while President Jack Neil (Ronny Cox) is managing a hostage crisis involving American servicemen in North Korea. Alvin Jordan (Alan Alda)
The story begins with the discovery of a young female secretary, Carla Town, murdered in a White House restroom stall. Murder at 1600