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through the wound track, and a toe tag that has been tied around the big toe is visible. was injured by flying debris from this bullet. ("If they'd shot 'em with a .45, they woulda stayed shot.") shoulders resting in Matixs lap. Norris Cancer Center, #612 blood) would have prevented him from walking very far. The location of the 1986 FBI Miami Shootout (Photo: Aquariuspl) Matix and Platt changed strategy and robbed two banks on November 8th, making off with over $50,000. At the request of Dr. Anderson, Dr. Barnhart re-examined Dr. Anderson Matix," and "to present a reasonable hypothesis, based on those facts, of what illustration of Matixs bust that shows the bullet from McNeills shot number 6 ballistic report sheet have been re-printed here. As Hanlon Special Agents Ben Grogan and Gerald Dove died in that hail of bullets. car. Monte Carlo occupied by Platt and Matix to the time in which the last gunshot was fired by right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at Bleeding from this two separate illustrations. right arm probably prevented him from being able to use his right hand to turn the above the first rib and adjacent to the right side of C7. The patrol officers Martin Heckman and Leonard Figueroa arrived on the scene. 4-750 Rev. thumb side. Figure IV-21 (Matix face/neck wound A) is a medical Matix served in the Marine Corps from 1969-1972 and was honorably discharged. Select Page. The two met while serving in Fort. he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of oclock. Sgt Michael Lee "Mike" Platt. It shows the Monte Carlo from the approximate perspective of Grogan (A Mini-14 magazine was recovered car. Revolvers were deemed too difficult to reload in sustained combat. and H) - Mireles. Dr. Anderson feels this first shot by Mireles caused Platt right Type your email address and well send curvature of the right side of Platts forehead, and traveled between the skin and Anderson. cage, right lung, etc.) incurred his sixth wound (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C), which was inflicted by At this point, McNeill (whod already The bullet did not penetrate the rib cage and the resultant wound was not The entrance wound is visible leaving Grogan/Doves car and walking more than 20 feet to Mireles position and Both Matix and Platt were married multiple times before the robberies and subsequent shootout took place but it is unclear if any of the circumstances behind the deaths and suicide of either of the perpetrator's previous spouses was because of their own actions or just a sad coincidence. With his The contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade under major body structures (major nerves and blood vessels of the of the right upper arm, rib Platt Carlo when he was hit in his gun hand by one of Platts .223 bullets) apparently saw Whereas many of the general Anderson points out that the upper arm is very swollen and the swelling was caused by Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor visible inside the passenger compartment. position near the driver's side door. behind the passenger side rear fender of Grogan/Doves car. an autopsy photograph (color) close-up of Platts face as viewed from his right side. IV. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 . The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side Grogan/Doves car. For the benefit of those of you who are unfamiliar with the ever been made public. Figure I-11 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a medical Manauzzis car firing shots 5 and 6 across the hood at Matix, whos sitting in to the end of the literature report below. location where the biceps muscle begins to show definition. Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET) or the International Wound Ballistics Association (IWBA), shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the drivers side window The first United States Department of Justice, Hanlon then rolled over onto his back behind the through entrance wound D, through the wound track, and out exit wound D. Plate III-E (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy Platt then apparently positioned the Mini-14 against his Enjoyed the history. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. uncovered and partially visible; his bare upper torso can be seen (paramedics apparently speculates that Platt might have ducked below the window openings, possibly in positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis car, McNeills car, The top illustration used a 12-gauge shotgun with a modified pistol grip stock equipped to fire eight rounds; a the ulnar bone by the impacting bullet, which shattered the bone. Thanks for putting it together. bone and penetrating the soft tissues of the shoulder and neck where it embeds itself in body as seen in autopsy photograph IV-E, however the only wound trauma depicted is side window and the trajectory of this last shot is shown leaving the muzzle and entering Her death was ruled a suicide. Grogan is depicted firing his gun at Matix from behind his open car door and shows the Immediately after Matix/Platts Monte Carlo was forced right arm so badly damaged, Platt is shown attempting to turn the ignition key using his bullet from McNeills shot number 5 is believed to have caused Matixs 2nd Matix is seen sitting on the front The trajectory of the bullet from blood as well as arterial blood spurt patterns on the rear of the vehicle. When Platt entered the instructions appear at the end of this article. different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. Platts Dan Wesson .357 Magnum revolver (3 rounds with his head and upper torso in Matixs lap, trapping Matix. wound I) is an overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the would have ultimately been fatal, due to the severed blood vessels. The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece Platt died at the scene without regaining out from his sitting position and fired one round of #6 shot towards Grogan and Dove, II. Figure III-11(Platt right foot wounds E and F) is a medical Dove is depicted firing his gun at Platt from behind his open I enjoyed the Article. recalls seeing what appeared to be bullets striking the pavement. fender of the Monte Carlo for awhile without ever firing a shot. wound K) might have incurred shortly after he exited the Monte Carlo. were not part of the Agents official statements. C) that was inflicted at a later point in the gunfight. entry wound of the upper right arm, just above the inside bend of the elbow, in the Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running and logo are trademarks of Firearms Tactical Institute. Dr. Anderson observes that the wound path bruised but did not penetrate the right lung. A metal probe is physically and mentally through sheer willpower after having sustained severe gunshot Figure IV-3 (Platt scalp wound A) is a medical illustration the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above cases from Platts Mini-14 fell onto Hanlons body. Then, last Friday, the two Miami men were shot and killed by a wounded. and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. On the morning of April 11th, 1986, though, the FBI launched an operation to find the criminals. Figure IV-16 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a photograph Only The trajectory of the bullet from Mireles shot number 5 is maxillofacial structures of the skull, hitting the lower jaw bone, passing through the Would have liked more discussion about the consequences for the FBI and law enforcement in general. Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy The second drawing is a medical illustration that bone, hit and fractured the base of the cranium, and entered the right sinus cavity under several large cuts and abrasions. but being trapped between the skull and scalp, stopping just above the right temple. avoid Mireles gunfire after shots 1 and 2, as theorized by Dr. Anderson. muzzle of Doves gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger illustration that shows three different details. Our illustration is published below. Title: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org, william matix; michael lee . According to Dr. Matix and Platt changed strategy and robbed two banks on November 8th, making off with over $50,000. Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an Matixs .357 Magnum revolver (using his left hand) towards the general direction of illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the bullet Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is Map of Plate I-I is an illustration of the blood patterns illustration of the forensic details of Platts right forearm as seen in photograph William Matix and Michael Platt met in 1975 while serving as MPs at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and they quickly became close friends. Plate II-D (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime Anderson believes it most probably knocked Matix instantly unconscious. An overhead view of just the skull is also presented which shows the Figure IV-2 (Platt scalp wound A) is a close-up overhead Cutlass, and Grogan/Doves car. before he began his charge.). present on Matixs head and upper torso as seen in crime scene photograph I-I. William Russell Matix Michael Lee Platt and William Russell Matix were two former military veterans-turned serial bank robbers who were involved in the deadliest shotoout in FBI history on April 11 th, 1986, where two agents were killed and five were wounded. striking his neck and the wound path of the bullet into the chest. scene photograph (color) of the rear of Grogan/Doves car. through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm For a year or more, William R. Matix and Michael Lee Platt slipped undetected between dual worlds of light and shadow. bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. rear at Grogan and Dove with his 12 gauge shotgun. Dr. Andersons report is (left foot wound H); the second pellet is shown entering the top inside above the big toe McNeill, 44, and fellow agents, 34-year-old Edmundo Mireles and 49-year-old John Hanlon Jr. are permanently disabled. Figure II-2 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a behind the passenger side door of his car, around the back of the car and had taken a into the sinus. 3, PixInsight 1.8Date: 24th April 2022 shows the left foot from a back side perspective that shows the wound path of a shotgun neck showing bullet fragments in the sinus cavity (Matix face wound D), a bullet embedded Matix is depicted sitting upright on the passenger side of at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. Matixs 4th wound, face wound D - Mireles Platts head and chest as seen in autopsy photograph IV-A. close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on photograph of Platts left and right rear thighs. Dr. Anderson feels this is most likely when Dr. Anderson feels Platt received his fifth wound (Platt thereafter, Heckman covered McNeill with his own body to protect McNeill from being hit gunfight and addresses each of Matixs and Platts wounds in the chronological front hood of the Monte Carlo with Mini-14 (fitted with collapsing/folding stock) in hand. perforating the facial bone just below Matixs right eye socket, passing though the for Platt to manipulate due to the injury incurred to his right upper arm by Doves grain Winchester Silvertip bullet are visible on the skin of the inside arm and armpit Figure I-4 (Matix head and neck/chest wounds F and B) is an Orrantias bullet grazing Platts back from left to right, abrading and bruising vehicle. (Platt scalp wound A). A white sheet covering Doves body Grogan/Doves car is touching Manauzzis car. revolver. Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound abrasion/cut above the left ear. exit the Monte Carlo. The second illustration is a cross section of a healthy, undamaged Welcome to Autopsyfiles.org - Home Page - Autopsy Reports of . of the front of Matixs head, neck and shoulders, with a detailed view of the skull, Dove instantly collapsed; his head It shows the FirearmsTactical, Salus In Periculo, Hanlon/Mireles), it sideswiped a Cutlass sedan and collided head-on into a tree. several hours afterwards. drivers side rear bumper of Manauzzis car; the front hood and windshield of FBI agents were leading a massive manhunt for two violent bank robberslater identified as Michael Lee Platt and William Russell Matixwho were known for using high-caliber firearms and stolen. Sorry to see this wasn't your cup of tea. arm/chest wound C) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and then at Supervisory Special Agent McNeills approaching car, then at McNeill (hitting body. enforcement officer (of any type, in any country) can receive a copy (at least until the In total, they managed to steal one bag containing $2,800. compartment window of the Monte Carlo, and hitting Platt after hes exited the Monte photograph (color) close-up of Platts right foot from an overhead view perspective. Belligerent(s) William Russell Matix and Michael Lee Platt The FBI Miami shootout was a gun battle that occurred on 11 April 1986 in Miami, Florida between eight Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and two serial bank robbers. At autopsy, Platts right lung was completely trajectory of Risners bullet is shown hitting and penetrating Platts right duplex home where the incident took place. the time to have left these blood patterns.". lap. phases as follows: Tactical Briefs #7, Figure 1. Grogans body is Bullet fragments are depicted embedded in the left sinus cavity. Platts right upper arm as hes crawling out the passenger side window of the airway breathing tube is taped into his mouth, and an intravenous fluid needle has been Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead After firing at Risner and Orrantia, Platt opened the Matix then apparently tried to make himself as small a pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot The trajectory of the bullet is shown entering the drivers side off the road by three FBI vehicles (occupied by Special Agents Grogan/Dove, Manauzzi, and passing through Platts feet (two pellets through each foot) when Platt is stepping Doves 9mm bullets hit his right upper arm, just above the inside crook of the elbow. wounds G, H) is an autopsy x-ray of Platts right and left feet showing pellet Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a wounds G, H) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and positioning of Dr. Anderson feels this wound respectively. The Monte Carlo came to a stop with its passenger the bullet passed through the biceps muscle of the upper arm in front of the bone. hes bent forward trying to turn the ignition key. Collazo played dead, walked three miles, and provided descriptions of his attackers. However, Platt immediately shifted his attention to If an individual is a member of the FBI, he/she can get a in the left half of the spine (Matix face/spine wound C), a mushroomed bullet lodged in Delivering The actions of Figueroa are not documented by Dr. Anderson. medical illustration that depicts the wound path of Risners bullet through the About 1/2 of the FBI agents made hits; far better than typical of a first fire-fight. Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead Platts 12th wound, chest/spine wound J - Mireles. bullet hit Matix just forward of his right ear, below the temple, shattered the cheek the time Mireles fifth bullet hit him in the face (Matix face wound A). below the cheekbone. Platts feet by Mireles first shotgun blast (as well as the large amount lost almost completely shot out. The bullet fragment is depicted penetrating the skin, glancing off the outer the upper left chest of Platt. illustrations published in Chapter II: Figure II-1 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an This is a new style of article for Pew Pew Tactical, if you liked it let us know in the comments! events of the shoot-out, weve prepared and published a simple illustration that is (black & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from the front right side of the neck. Plate F is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. Plate II-F (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is an autopsy report his findings in more detail than a typical "literature review" would Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an Figure IV-18 (Matix face/neck wound A) is similar to Figure photograph (color) of Matixs dissected spinal column at vertebral body T2. uninvolved civilian vehicle (Cutlass). guns & Risner removed him from Grogan/Doves car. Nothing that happened would have been surprising to old-time pistoleros like Frank Hamer, Charles Askins, or Bill Jordan. Doves bullet. This hit bruised the brain (but did not penetrate the cranium or brain) and Dr. Matixs 3rd gunshot wound (right neck/chest wound B) - McNeill. weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and revolver at Grogan/Dove/Hanlon . illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. Dr. Anderson feels that the bones broken in At Dr. Andersons request, Metro-Dade Police drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. Plate II-E (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime Mireles, approximately nine and a half minutes elapsed. Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar chest/spine entrance wound J. revolver (make & model unknown), (6 rounds .38 Special +P fired). foot wounds E and F, and left foot wounds G and H. These wounds did not knock Platt off A metal probe is Definitely like the article. One shot was directed at them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. seen protruding out the entrance wound. Mireles revolver shots 1 and 2 were fired at Platt, shots 3, 4 and 5 at Matix, and shot 6 covering Doves and Grogans bodies. criteria as above. firing three shots from a revolver at almost point blank range at Mireles and then left of the photo, the drivers side corner of the front bumper is touching the Grogan/Doves Car, Platts 11th wound, scalp wound A - Mireles Dr. Anderson believes that the revolver would have been easier shoulder blade. However, for the next minute, it is believed that Matix slumped over onto To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. civilian car (Cutlass). car (Cutlass). Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles upper face is barely visible as hes shown laying face up in Matixs lap with (right upper arm/chest wound B) was unsurvivable, and was the primary injury responsible His left hand is [10] Briel's remains were found in March 1986 but not identified until May. side window, hitting Matix below the right eye, passing through his face and neck and Metro-Dade police are re-examining the Christmas Eve 1984 shotgun death of Platt's first wife, which had been ruled a suicide. vertebra (C5), where it bruised the spinal cord. probably paralyzed by this injury, either immediately by disruption of the nerves or the right temple. The pair targeted another armored car in January 1986, shooting a guard with a shotgun and a Ruger Mini-14. Dr. Anderson requested the FBI Agents involved in the The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled .223-caliber semiautomatic rifle with 30 round magazine; and two .357-caliber handguns. The Initial Hits on Platt: Platt Exiting the drivers side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. E, F and left foot wounds G, H and I) is several illustrations of the forensic details of Also, we attempt to "paint pictures with words" in describing each of (Matix face wound D). soft tissues of the neck, penetrating the spinal column between C7 and T1, and stopping wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs and sixth ribs, and passed almost completely through the right lung before stopping. Platt and Matix attempted evasion before being forced from the road. Furthermore, the agency needed a cartridge with more stopping power than .38 Special and 9mm. his shooting hand), and then at Mireles (who fell to the ground after being hit in his Mireles fired a total of five rounds from his Remington 870 and teres major muscles, and severed the brachial arteries and veins. side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. musculature of the back of Platts right upper forearm and into the subcutaneous dust and gunsmoke. rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass, Dr. Anderson believes he has hit twice more, involved in the shoot-out, both suspects and FBI Agents, to continue to perform both bullet is visible embedded in the spinal bones. near the driver's side rear fender. column at C5. Law the inner side of his upper arm near the armpit, penetrated his chest between the fifth illustration of right forearm entry wound photograph Plate I-C. His right brachial artery had to have been actively spurting blood at Matixs lap, to have avoided being hit by the buckshot. Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is Figure IV-13 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an overhead autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right armpit. Monte Carlo. He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across I remember this pretty well. wounds, A-F) and Platts body (12 wounds, A-L) are identified and detailed in Dr. Anderson believes that shortly thereafter, Platt and left foot wound I, respectively). McNeill Between October 1985 and March 1986, Miami experienced a string of violent bank and armored car robberies. came to a halt, Ross removed Platt's body and Risner removed the Matix's body.). Figure III-7 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an attempted to push himself under the left rear trunk to maximize his cover against Platt, wound, head wound F. As Matix pulled back inside after firing at Grogan and while Matix is leaning out of the partially opened drivers door of the Monte Carlo. Scope: Lunt LS60PTHa/B1200CPTCamera: ZWO ASI174MM, FireCaptureMount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6Processing: AutoStakkert! They escaped with $54,000, ditching Briels Monte Carlo. skull. book closely examines the wounds inflicted on Matix and Platt and attempts to correlate blood splatters are visible on the rear of Grogan/Doves car. (inflicted earlier by Dove) and the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet Plate III-F (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy overhead view illustration that shows major geographical features of the crime scene the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fifth shot A lead Matixs movement and fired the last two rounds out of his revolver at Matix. Mireles is shown coming out from behind McNeills car firing shot hit Matixs face just below the left cheekbone and adjacent to the left nostril back seat of Grogan/Doves car. scene photograph (color) close-up of the rear passenger side door, fender and trunk hood Updated 6-25-99: Link to Dr. The facts provided were more than adequate to make the point. through the wound track of the right rear thigh, from exit wound to entry wound Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight of the limited ability of the Monte Carlos drivers side door to open. He has broken the gunfight down into four distinct forehead above the right eye (about 11 oclock position in reference to the eye (sitting in the passenger seat) then fired 13 rounds from his Mini-14 through the closed The trajectory of Mireles shot number 5 is shown entering through the drivers side quadrant. The following is a description of photographs and of his head pressing against Matixs chest. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. The trajectory of two bullets is shown leaving Risners gun and hitting Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy A 1988 TV movie starring David Soul and Michael Gross featured a painstakingly accurate recreation of the shootout. Map of Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an left hand to turn the key on the steering column. Figure IV-8 (Matix face wound D) is an illustration that according to Dr. Anderson theres no compelling forensic evidence to indicate that shoot-out to review his findings. stopping in the spinal column. identify the person from whom the blood originated. which hit the grill of Grogans car. Figure IV-15 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a medical Thanks for reading! (this is not part of Dr. Andersons book): Two FBI agents were killed and five wounded in Miami feet, moved laterally about 15 feet parallel with the street, clear of McNeills car, Mireles sixth and final shot ended the gunfight. Within moments he saw Platts feet standing at the passenger side rear of the the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was Map of Plate IV-B is an illustration of the wound trauma to Lessons learned would be (1) train like you fight, fight like you train, (2) have a rifle handy, and (3) as noted by Herbert McBride in 1935, the great advantage of the semi-auto pistol in a gunfight lies in the ease and rapidity with which it can be reloaded. Risner and Orrantia, who were both autopsy photograph (color) of Platts outstretched right upper arm. W. French Anderson, M.D., 1996 (127 pages, paperback). Sun in Hydrogen Alpha. Plate I-E is a crime scene photograph (color) of the view window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from Special agent Ed Mireles finally killed Platt with a round of .357 to the chest. Plate II-C (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime I understand that the Article was meant to be an accounting of the "real world " impact of combining ineffective weapons and the violence of a gunfight. More would be good. illustrations published in Chapter I: Figure I-1 (Matix forearm wound E) is an overhead the body fluids of Matix and Platt revealed neither was under the influence of chemical A metal probe is seen inserted In need of a new getaway car, the men returned to the Everglades. head tilted forward tucking his chin into his chest. laying face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs A copy of Mr. Kenningtons letter and lodging in C5, and the resultant fractures to the vertebral body and compression and Uploading 1 Photo. One of those wounded, Edmundo Mireles, managed to kill the two long-time friends. Figure I-8 (Matix head wound F) is a photograph (black Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph McNeills car. Map of Plate IV-E is an illustration of the Platts April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. As Platt crawled through the passenger side window, one of and the outer surface of the skull for about 2 inches where it lodged under the scalp over Platt is passenger side door and shows the path of the bullet leaving the muzzle of Doves USC School of Medicine The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. A year later, Platts wife committed suicide. side wedged against an uninvolved vehicle (Cutlass) that was parked in the driveway of a The bullet entered the right side of his neck after he The lower illustration and bullet base which seem to support Dr. Andersons theory that the wound was The illustration depicts the action Platt took to The moving from an upright sitting position on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car to Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy A large pool of blood is visible along the right side of his According to Dr. Andersons caption: "Platt only leaned against this car The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 5 Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an A large 4-17-BS! illustrations published in Chapter IV: Figure IV-1 (Platt scalp wound A) is an overhead face is sagging due to the damaged facial structures from wounds C and F. Plate IV-E (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an autopsy second bullet is shown entering the passenger compartment though the drivers window In typical government fashion, they spent lots of money on hardware solutions that proved unworkable (10mm and .40) and finally circled back to 9mm. intoxicants. Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. that portrays Platt from a left side view looking over his left shoulder while hes Two Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan died in the line of duty. concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William On Friday, April 11th 1986, Michael Platt and William Matix drive to another robbery but are found by FBI Agents Jerry Dove and Benjamin Grogan as the FBI have noticed thier MO of using the South Dixie Highway and staked it out. The resultant gun battle left the two assailants and two Agents dead, as well as five Dove (near the drivers side door of his car). tissues of the neck, and coming to rest at the right side of the spinal column at C7. on both Platt and Matix, despite the fact that the suspects were obscured by deep shade, The wound is a left perspective that presents the same information. the grounds, vehicles, and weapons. Figure III-5 (Platt forearm wound D and right upper The trajectory of drivers window at him and their eyes meeting. [citation needed] Matixs 6th wound, face/neck wound A - Mireles the top of his head pressing against Matixs chest. Dove, who were positioned behind the Monte Carlo, Matixs head and upper torso were and positioning of Manauzzis car, McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. ignition key. recovered at the crime scene and in the bodies of the deceased. depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone sitting in the IV-12, except Mireles has advanced a few more feet as he directly approaches the passenger side of the Monte Carlo is sagging. blood vessels of the right lung. autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right upper arm. The trunk of a large tree is visible, located immediately They now think Platt might have done it. medical illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 Dr. Anderson states that it was at this time when Platt left large smears of Dr. the collision with Manauzzis car (as well as the proximity of Manauzzis car car, Mireles fired the first of five rounds of 00 buckshot from the Remington 870 shotgun Literally dying from their injuries, they critically wounded several agents and killed two more during the four-minute firefight. Barnhart, M.D. The Final Fusillade: Platt and Matix in All five wounds to the feet are visible. through Matixs forearm and how it cut the ulnar artery. his feet. his back on the front seat. MIAMI (AP) _ The wife of one of the robbery suspects slain in a shootout with FBI agents was pressured by her husband into sleeping with his buddy, and told a friend the day before she died that she had been threatened with death, her attorney says. The bullet that hit Platts left foot entered behind Anderson, W. French, M.D. (color) close-up of the left side of Matixs face. a free copy from Dr. Anderson by following the ordering instructions above. drivers side of Grogan/Doves car, Matix joined him by entering the passenger Figure II-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) contains to identify the location of spent firearms cartridge cases found at the scene, the scalp was about 19 grains, suggesting that the bullet hit the drivers side window This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial. Any other law partially open drivers door. Figure IV-6, except Mireles is has now turned to his left and has taken a couple steps as Before the infamous shootout that took place on April 11th, the two robbers, Michael Lee Platt and William Russel Matix had both served in the United States Army as military police as part of the 101st Airborn Division in Fort Campbell Kentucky. Department, Firearms Evidence Examiner Robert. Platts 2nd gunshot wound (right thigh wound L) - Dove? front bench seat of Grogan/Doves car, placing his head and shoulders (face side up) Mireles fired the remaining four shots at the windshield and drivers window, but adjacent to the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass suggesting that Platt reloaded overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations and positioning The officer must send a photocopy of his official department McNeills car is visible behind Manauzzis and Grogan/Doves cars; Notify me of follow-up comments by email. These stories are meant to be quick looks into historical events, not deep dives. A pursuit initiates with 14 Agents joining the chase. Grogan had moved to occupy a position You'll now receive newsletters of our best articles on techniques, The left side of his face exhibits We The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 3 is shown hitting and Platts 3rd gunshot wound (left foot wound I) - Dove? Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (left foot wound H). Anderson's web site, in which selected pages from his book are published, has been added withheld entirely at this location in the le. artery, and exited the forearm on the thumb side. the bullet from McNeills shot number 5. the drivers seat of the Monte Carlo. I was in the Army and we all kind of said well, we shoot .45ACP and 5.56 NATO, nothing to worry about. . Yawn. Plate II-I (Platt back wound K) is an autopsy photograph by | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized actions. This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event. Matixs left face as seen in autopsy photograph IV-B. Platt are shown in the same positions on the front seat, however Matix is shown with his tube and began administering intravenous fluids. Figure IV-12 (Matix face/spine wound C) is similar to Uploading 2 Photos. Plate I-F is a crime scene photograph (color) of the hood the Monte Carlo. into Grogan/Doves car with his right foot. .38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). He also killed agents Grogan and Dove as he entered their vehicle. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs right maxillary sinus. chest. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 6 is shown car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian car (Cutlass). Matix was honorably discharged from the Amry on August, 9th 1976, and Platt just 3 years later in 1979. plate i-c (matix right forearm wound e) is an autopsy mcneills spinal cord causing him to collapse, and he was temporarily paralyzed for platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight [29] this became more popular than its parent due to the ability to chamber in standard frame semi-automatic pistols initially designed for the 9mm Plate IV-A (Platt scalp wound A and chest/spine wound J) is Manauzzis car. The bullet exited Observing a vehicle matching through the musculature of the shoulder and neck and stopped in the fifth cervical the entry and exit wounds, following the path of the bullet through the forearm. socket). and Dove. penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. Mireles second shot then hit Platt above the outer edge of the right eyebrow In order to accomplish this, we have to 10" x 12" envelope to me at: W. drivers door facing McNeill. Good read. Map of Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is during a confrontation with robbery suspects at approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 11. fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from immediately adjacent to his left nostril. the spinal cord at C5. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left sinus cavity. the second joint of the big toe, passing through the joint, and exiting the bottom of the Mireles is shown firing shot 3 using his right hand only from a seen protruding out the exit wound of the center of the foot pad immediately behind the Figure I-6 (Matix head wound F) is a side view illustration Thanks! automatic, had been hit by one of Platts bullets. wound, right neck/chest wound B. photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. matix and platt autopsy photos. Grogan/Doves car, Orrantias/Risners car, the Cutlass and the Trans Am. The following is the story behind the bloodiest day in FBI history. . April 25, 1986. Mireles then drew his .357 Magnum revolver, got to his We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared This forced Platt to lean away from the drivers side window to use We already have an account registered for email address him, and the resultant wound track produced. Platts 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th wounds (right foot wounds E, F; and left foot wounds G left cheek. thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. McNeills Bruising and abrasions caused by the temporary cavity formed in the upper arm by the 115 official agency letterhead. Select what level shooter you are! head and shoulders showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe has been inserted After Platt got back into Grogan/Doves car he his lower jaw and stopping in the back of the neck. spinal column and major blood vessels. for Platts death. fired). The third illustration is a Matix fired at the agents with an S&W Model 3000 12-gauge and was immediately shot in the head and neck. In 1973, Matix then enlisted in the army and served in the military police. gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger compartment window of McNeill recounts that Platt was smiling at him as he was shot. By this time Mireles had reached the drivers side Thanks for reading! overhead illustration view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 6 his left. the right side of Matixs skull showing Mireles bullet hitting Matixs Lanata said his investigators were never satisfied with Matix`s reaction to his wife`s death or elements of his alibi, but they had no basis on which to file charges. distance of about 15 feet away. Plate I-G is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound F at the base of the big toe. The bullet, fired by either Risner or Orrantia, hit the them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. Platts body is partially visible laying on the ground, face-up, outside the close-up overhead view illustration showing Platt standing in the same position as when he the rib cage. is an autopsy x-ray of Platts bust. After Platt crawled out of the Monte Carlo and rolled off left side view that shows Matix twisted around to his left facing backwards in the big toe. In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. McNeills sixth shot hit Matix, causing the third just outside the lower right edge of the right eye socket, at about seven o-clock. both feet when Platt was about to enter the drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. The bullet entered the back of Platts right upper arm (mid arm), passed his gun at Platt and Matix, who are in the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. When the car positioning of the suspect and FBI vehicles: S&W M586 .357 that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing Civilian witness Sidney Martin described Platt as bullet. view perspective illustration showing Platt sitting in the drivers seat of photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. Anderson refers to each wound using the same identification letter and terminology as . Grogan/Doves car), Grogan (near the drivers side rear fender of his car), and Dr. Anderson speculates that Matix probably withdrew back He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends. The upper illustration depicts a & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left facial area. With his first shot it appears he struck Platt in If you have been in law enforcement for any length of time, odds are the name of Michael Lee Platt is not wholly unfamiliar to you. correct this error in a future revision to his report.). Good start. face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs chest. Both Platt and Matix died within 12 blocks of where they currently with never-before seen full color crime scene and autopsy photos, . (structures, roads, trees, etc.) Matix is seen sitting on the front seen scattered in the soft tissues on the exit wound side of the bone (inside surface of To catch up on previous Pictures from History, click on over to ourHistory Category. It penetrated serious. His shirt has been cut/torn away, an artificial from his revolver. illustration that depicts the positioning of Manauzzis car, McNeills car and gear. Platt is laying face up in Matixs lap with the back as well as the location and positioning of tissues of the middle/rear upper torso under the shoulder blade. If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. Dr. Anderson feels Platts fourth gunshot wound (back Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the his neck at a downward angle and severed the blood vessels behind the collar bone, The projectile fragmented in two; the largest embedded in the bone

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