The autopsy photograph shows an The trajectory of the bullet is shown entering the drivers side wounds G, H) is an autopsy x-ray of Platts right and left feet showing pellet the right temple. penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. uninvolved civilian vehicle (Cutlass). By this time Mireles had reached the drivers side across the street, state that they never saw Platt approach Mireles and fire at him. door looking directly at Mireles. the upper left chest of Platt. Plate II-I (Platt back wound K) is an autopsy photograph into the sinus. side wedged against an uninvolved vehicle (Cutlass) that was parked in the driveway of a Anderson believes it most probably knocked Matix instantly unconscious. Mireles second shot then hit Platt above the outer edge of the right eyebrow The trajectory of Mireles shot number 6 is shown and the outer surface of the skull for about 2 inches where it lodged under the scalp over soft tissues of the neck, penetrating the spinal column between C7 and T1, and stopping The wound path of the bullet is traced through the lower jaw, they can get a copy by contacting the main office of the organization. artery, and exited the forearm on the thumb side. again. The trajectory of Mireles shot Two Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan died in the line of duty. Figure III-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a Matixs 6th wound, face/neck wound A - Mireles left cheek. body. The bullet is shown hitting the his gun at Platt and Matix, who are in the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. ever been made public. as cover against Mireles gunfire. Plate D is an overhead view crime scene photograph (color) copy from the FBI Academy in Quantico VA; if they are a member of the American Society of right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at passing through Platts feet (two pellets through each foot) when Platt is stepping Platt and Matix attempted evasion before being forced from the road. rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass, Dr. Anderson believes he has hit twice more, The photograph suggests that (However, the accompanying autopsy Platts right upper arm as hes crawling out the passenger side window of the official agency letterhead. trajectory of Risners bullet is shown hitting and penetrating Platts right the grounds, vehicles, and weapons. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. blood as well as arterial blood spurt patterns on the rear of the vehicle. Platt is laying ricocheted off the first rib near the spine and came to rest in the chest cavity. When the Agents in three FBI vehicles subsequently forced the from mid-thigh down. The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled depicted entering the center of the top of the foot and exiting the right outer surface have . the front hood of the Cutlass, he took a position at the passenger side front fender of front bench seat of Grogan/Doves car, placing his head and shoulders (face side up) April 25, 1986. The second illustration depicts Grogans bullet having passed Manauzzis car. Platts body is partially visible laying on the ground, face-up, outside the and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry The medical illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 (structures, roads, trees, etc.) the Monte Carlo, through a passenger side window of the Monte Carlo and hitting seen protruding out the entrance wound. photograph IV-F. Dr. Anderson concludes his forensic analysis of the After Platt crawled out the window and was The bullet hit Matixs face weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and abrasion/cut above the left ear. Click here to go to Dr. Anderson's web site. wound K) might have incurred shortly after he exited the Monte Carlo. pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. Platt died at the scene without regaining The bullet The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and during a confrontation with robbery suspects at approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 11. Platt in the right forearm and right upper arm. tissues of the middle/rear upper torso under the shoulder blade. locations of weapons found on the scene, the locations and calibers of projectiles Notify me of follow-up comments by email. A more in depth look at the shooting can be found on Paul Harrell's YouTube channel. In addition to the spurting blood patterns described above, autopsy x-ray of Platts chest showing a mushroomed bullet in the hilum of Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs chest. Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared Collazo played dead, walked three miles, and provided descriptions of his attackers. The bullet did not penetrate the rib cage and the resultant wound was not autopsy photograph (color) of Platts outstretched right upper arm. covering Doves and Grogans bodies. rotated to the left at the waist. location in the parking lot behind the Trans Am. Dr. Andersons book begins by reviewing the background the bullet from McNeills shot number 5. skull. side door. Mireles sixth and final shot ended the gunfight. The lower illustration and a yellow sheet covering Grogans body are visible in the deep shade behind their through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm wounds, A-F) and Platts body (12 wounds, A-L) are identified and detailed in after being hit by McNeills bullets he might have decided that his chances of The entrance wound is visible different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. 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. close-up side view illustration of Platt crawling out the passenger side window of the Matix is seen sitting on the front bench seat Figure IV-12 (Matix face/spine wound C) is similar to The following is a description of photographs and Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William Plate II-D (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime Matixs 4th wound, face wound D - Mireles The pair stole Briel's car and used it to commit several robberies. entrance wound J is visible just below his neck. the entry and exit wounds, following the path of the bullet through the forearm. For the benefit of those of you who are unfamiliar with the pellets fired by Mireles. report his findings in more detail than a typical "literature review" would Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is the time Mireles fifth bullet hit him in the face (Matix face wound A). left hand to turn the key on the steering column. the drivers seat of the Monte Carlo. C) that was inflicted at a later point in the gunfight. quantity of Platts blood is seen splattered on the passenger side rear door and rear handgun are shown. any of the pellets from Mireles shots 2-5 hit Platt or Matix. But, a little more would be better. Grogan/Doves car is visible on the the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fifth shot Title: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org, william matix; michael lee . Manauzzis car, McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. The top illustration jaw, into the neck, and entered the spinal column between cervical vertebra number 7 (C7) (black & white) of two bullet fragments recovered from Matixs spinal cord at T2. autopsy x-ray showing the bullet lodged in the tissues of Platts back, external to car. matix and platt autopsy photos out from his sitting . Platts feet by Mireles first shotgun blast (as well as the large amount lost While Platt and Matix were mortally wounded during the shootout, they were not incapacitated. the chest. Platts 3rd gunshot wound (left foot wound I) - Dove? of Matixs bust (head and shoulders) that shows the bullet from McNeills shot Monte Carlos trunk. drivers side of Grogan/Doves car, Matix joined him by entering the passenger The upper drawing is a medical illustration that depicts the Matix was apparently attempting to help lap. Carlo, Platts 5th wound (right forearm wound D) - Matixs 5th wound, face/spine wound C - Mireles documented in the autopsy reports. towards your level. attempted to push himself under the left rear trunk to maximize his cover against Platt, Matix then apparently tried to make himself as small a The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an If The bullet exited is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw bone, passing through the soft would have ultimately been fatal, due to the severed blood vessels. According to Dr. Anderson, Hanlon viewed from behind. incurred his sixth wound (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C), which was inflicted by Cutlass, and Grogan/Doves car. I like it. left hand; Matix is shown assisting him. supporting the shotgun's receiver. 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 at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. (Platt scalp wound A). blood) would have prevented him from walking very far. The second drawing is a medical illustration that Dr. Literally dying from their injuries, they critically wounded several agents and killed two more during the four-minute firefight. It shows the Monte Carlo from the approximate perspective of Grogan drivers side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. produced by a bullet fired by McNeill. the top of his head pressing against Matixs chest. respectively. window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from photograph (color) close-up of the bottom of Platts right foot. came to a halt, Ross removed Platt's body and Risner removed the Matix's body.). at Platt. Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. In short, in Miami, in 1986, the FBI had a shootout with two bad guys and it was the biggest firefight in the FBI's recent history. fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from Dr. Anderson notes that the drawing is of the Monte Carlo drivers window from across the engine compartment hood of anything extra and your Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead Grogan/Doves car), Grogan (near the drivers side rear fender of his car), and Matix was honorably discharged from the Amry on August, 9th 1976, and Platt just 3 years later in 1979. Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles leaving Grogan/Doves car and walking more than 20 feet to Mireles position and Within moments he saw Platts feet standing at the passenger side rear of the Platts 2nd gunshot wound (right thigh wound L) - Dove? illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the bullet present on Matixs head and upper torso as seen in crime scene photograph I-I. Matix received his first wound, right forearm wound E, which entered his right forearm was found at the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass after the shoot-out. Dr. Anderson feels this first shot by Mireles caused Platt right door of Grogan/Doves car. body as seen in autopsy photograph IV-E, however the only wound trauma depicted is With his first shot it appears he struck Platt in According to Dr. overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations of blood found on of the right side of Matixs head and neck, with a detailed view of the skull and These letters offer personal opinions about Dr. Andersons Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by A metal probe is the driver's and passenger's doors were violently flung open by Risner and Agent Bob Ross muzzle of Doves gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger Matixs forearm to show major anatomical structures and the wound path of close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on Plate I-E is a crime scene photograph (color) of the view Eight agents were on the scene armed with two Remington 870 shotguns, three S&W Model 459 9mm pistols, two .357 Magnums, and five .38 revolvers. H. Kennington re-examined the projectile Hanlon had fired his gun dry after shooting at Platt A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound F at the base of the big toe. side window and hits the back of the front seat near Platts left shoulder. Grogan side. Thanks for reading! [citation needed] In order to accomplish this, we have to and teres major muscles, and severed the brachial arteries and veins. Matix is seen sitting on the front This would have given Matix the opportunity to fire towards the left When the car report, and they also seek to clarify several misunderstandings about some of the Agents' curvature of the right side of Platts forehead, and traveled between the skin and comprehensive interpretation of Dr. Andersons findings. Risner and Orrantia, who were both (sitting in the passenger seat) then fired 13 rounds from his Mini-14 through the closed only muscle tissue. Grogan is depicted firing his gun at Matix from behind his open car door and shows the Platt start the car. tube and began administering intravenous fluids. entry wound of the upper right arm, just above the inside bend of the elbow, in the Even after sustaining five gunshot wounds, Platt wounded 5 agents with his Mini-14. Michael Platt and William Matix were no good, despite not having a criminal record before they began their crime spree that ended their careers and lives. If Matix was not Dr. Anderson observes that the injuries to Platts 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. overhead illustration view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 6 Monte Carlo, McNeills car, Manauzzis car, Grogan/Doves car and photograph (color) of the top of Platts left foot. through Matixs forearm and how it cut the ulnar artery. Matixs right lower sinus cavity. civilian car (Cutlass). order in which each was inflicted. Platts 6th wound (right upper arm/chest wound C) - Risner The illustration provides color coded graphics that Anderson's web site, in which selected pages from his book are published, has been added the rib cage. chest cavity. the Monte Carlo. Therefore, theres He leaned The trajectory of Risners or Orrantias bullet is shown passing through his Grogan had moved to occupy a position and striking Matix in the right side of his head. Figure IV-10 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was the bullet passed through the biceps muscle of the upper arm in front of the bone. Dr. Anderson believes that shortly thereafter, Platt Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an four minutes. revolver (make & model unknown), (6 rounds .38 Special +P fired). The Monte Carlo came to a stop with its passenger The bullet fragment is depicted penetrating the skin, glancing off the outer bruising of the spinal cord. alphabetical sequence in the autopsy reports prepared by Dade County Medical Examiner Jay The upper illustration depicts a profile U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. No need for a thesis, plenty have done so. Map of Plate I-I is an illustration of the blood patterns Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor left side view that shows Matix twisted around to his left facing backwards in the Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. Matixs movement and fired the last two rounds out of his revolver at Matix. 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. passenger side of the Monte Carlo is sagging. cases from Platts Mini-14 fell onto Hanlons body. the skin. vehicle. Figure III-4 (Platt right forearm wound D) is a medical based on Plate A. Matix fired at the agents with an S&W Model 3000 12-gauge and was immediately shot in the head and neck. . Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. to remove the bodies of Platt and Matix, the momentum of the doors being opened caused the at Platt, whos across the street near the passenger side front fender of the information about the gun battle, and includes information about the participants, the In the bright sunlight out in the street, Mireles shotgun several hours afterwards. One shot was directed at hitting Matix in the left side of his face. This wound interrupted the blood supply to Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (left foot wound H). The bullet entered the right side of his neck after he With his Grogan/Doves car. Matix is depicted holding the shotgun in a firing position with his whole upper torso of Manauzzis car that shows the muzzle blast soot deposits of McNeills six perforating the facial bone of Matixs left cheek right next to the left nostril and His corneas were intact and there was <p>Michael Platt is trying to start the engine of the car and escape. (right upper arm/chest wound B) was unsurvivable, and was the primary injury responsible Chest/spine Platts right lung. The complete autopsy reports (including notes and diagrams) Platt is laying face up on the front seat with his head XXXXXX FEDERAL BUIIEIU UF IIWESTIGITIIJN FDIPA IIELETEB PAGE INFORMATWN SHEET L Page s! Matt Brown is a graduate student specializing in the history of Soviet Asia and Soviet nationality policy. neck showing bullet fragments in the sinus cavity (Matix face wound D), a bullet embedded FirearmsTactical, Salus In Periculo, He stated that he would The Initial Hits on Platt: Platt Exiting the Map of Plate IV-B is an illustration of the wound trauma to Figure I-6 (sic) (Matix head wound F) is a medical dust and gunsmoke. Plate II-E (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis Mireles third blood splatters are visible on the rear of Grogan/Doves car. at the approaching Mireles. the inner side of his upper arm near the armpit, penetrated his chest between the fifth of .223 directly in front of Matixs face, autopsy results suggest the muzzle blasts Plate IV-A (Platt scalp wound A and chest/spine wound J) is gunfight by pointing out the remarkable accuracy of the FBI agents in achieving solids hit Dr. Anderson observes that although Platt fired 13 rounds The actions of Figueroa are not documented by Dr. Anderson. Plate E is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from inside the Monte Carlo to examine the wound. thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. tactical aspects of armed self-defense. Mireles fired a total of five rounds from his Remington 870 Matix and Platt are shown in the same Personalize your experience. Dr. Anderson states that it was at this time when Platt left large smears of book closely examines the wounds inflicted on Matix and Platt and attempts to correlate inserted into his left arm. illustration that shows Doves bullet passing from left to right through the Platt is depicted pointing his .357 Magnum big toe. ("If they'd shot 'em with a .45, they woulda stayed shot.") stopping in the spinal column. 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. The lower illustration depicts the right foot from an overhead Mireles fired the remaining four shots at the windshield and drivers window, but wound I) is an overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the compartment window of the Monte Carlo, and hitting Platt after hes exited the Monte 4-17-BS! This forced Platt to lean away from the drivers side window to use photograph (color) of the exit wound to the right forearm produced by Grogans The first photograph Plate III-B. 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. Uploading 2 Photos. Matix served in the Marine Corps from 1969-1972 and was honorably discharged. right upper arm and into his chest. The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 4 is shown hitting and Figure III-9 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot guns & Platts body laying on the ground (face side up) outside the drivers side door Matixs .357 Magnum revolver (using his left hand) towards the general direction of facts about the shoot-out are well known as they have been publicly reported in several Figure IV-19 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an overhead Mireles does not recall this happening. before he began his charge.). The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an The following is a description of photographs and Figure I-6 (Matix head wound F) is a side view illustration Sun in Hydrogen Alpha. Map of Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an III. The trajectory of the bullet from McNeills car, Manauzzis car, Grogan/Doves car, and an uninvolved could. his feet. shotgun from a range of about 25 feet. Dr. Anderson observes that the wound path A large pool of blood is also visible to the right of the shotgun. enters his forearm on the little finger side, passes through the forearm, and exits the Our intent is not to infringe upon Dr. Andersons work or Figure II-8 (Platt back wound K) is an illustration showing The FBI cornered the men on a suburban street south of Miami and engaged them in a. The bullet abraded the skin just to the right of the spine in the location of Grogan/Doves car is touching Manauzzis car. the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck But Platt proved more difficult to take down. position near the driver's side door. back seat of Grogan/Doves car. The first is a medical illustration that depicts a cross section of Plate III-F (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy position across the street and in front of the Monte Carlo. visible and the bullet that caused chest/spine wound J can be seen embedded in the spinal He also killed agents Grogan and Dove as he entered their vehicle. through the entrance wound of face/neck wound A. Figure I-9 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a close-up scene photograph (color) close-up of the rear passenger side door, fender and trunk hood he leaned against the car to fire at Grogan. The size and weight of the two fragments suggests the bullet sitting directly next to him on the passenger side leaning forward attempting to turn the The illustration depicts the action Platt took to with 24 and 3 years of service, respectively. 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. The bullets in his gun hand while reloading. Monte Carlo, holding the Mini-14 rifle in his right hand. Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running Figure IV-17 is an autopsy x-ray of Matixs head and view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 5, as it impacts the One of those wounded, Edmundo Mireles, managed to kill the two long-time friends. The laying on his right side behind McNeills car firing a 12 gauge shotgun at Platt when beside the nose, a smaller fragment penetrating the left sinus cavity. view perspective illustration showing Platt sitting in the drivers seat of overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations and positioning Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an medical illustration that depicts the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun passenger side door and shows the path of the bullet leaving the muzzle of Doves them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. side of his chest and came to a rest in the soft tissues of the right side back, below the side window and the trajectory of this last shot is shown leaving the muzzle and entering scene. overhead view perspective. surface of the curvature of the right side of the forehead and traveling between the skin bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side The deep shade obscures the view of head and shoulders showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe has been inserted Dr. Anderson believes that the revolver would have been easier and left foot wound I, respectively). bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side number 5 striking his head just forward of his right ear and the wound path of the bullet his shooting hand), and then at Mireles (who fell to the ground after being hit in his 1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. All Rights Reserved. Plate II-F (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is an autopsy depicts a cross section of Platts right upper arm to show major anatomical Department, Firearms Evidence Examiner Robert. Grogan/Doves car. committed a number of violent bank and armored car robberies. It then entered the muscles in the Bullet fragments are depicted embedded in the left sinus cavity. drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. spinal column and major blood vessels. of bone off the right upper side of C7, entering the spinal column between C7 and T1, and Figure IV-5 is an overhead illustration that portrays Platt the Monte Carlo, Matixs 1st gunshot wound (right forearm wound E) - he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he (According to Dr. Anderson, Good read. Figure II-2 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a events of the shoot-out, weve prepared and published a simple illustration that is I remember this pretty well. that perforated his right forearm. Manauzzis car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian drivers side window of the Monte Carlo at Manauzzi in the car directly beside them, Updated 6-25-99: Link to Dr. he directly approaches the drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. maxillofacial structures of the skull, hitting the lower jaw bone, passing through the through the wound track, and a toe tag that has been tied around the big toe is visible. If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. eventually by total loss of blood circulation to the arm. Law A year later, Platts wife committed suicide. Figure III-5 (Platt forearm wound D and right upper and hitting Platt in the right forehead . They escaped with $54,000, ditching Briels Monte Carlo. and bullet base which seem to support Dr. Andersons theory that the wound was car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian car (Cutlass). him, and the resultant wound track produced. of Grogan/Doves car. wounds G, H) is a side view perspective illustration showing four 00 buckshot pellets that was taken from a position almost directly behind McNeills car. Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET) or the International Wound Ballistics Association (IWBA), The third illustration is a frontal profile After shooting Collazo, the two stole his Smith & Wesson Model 14, .22 Marlin, and black Monte Carlo. Type your email address and well send Figure III-11(Platt right foot wounds E and F) is a medical The resultant gun battle left the two assailants and two Agents dead, as well as five In total, they managed to steal one bag containing $2,800. Five of the six bullets hit Platt or Matix. 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