The contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade under Platts right lung. The entire right side of Matixs The trajectory of Mireles shot number 5 is shown entering through the drivers side uninvolved civilian vehicle (Cutlass). rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass, Dr. Anderson believes he has hit twice more, According to Dr. Andersons caption: "Platt only leaned against this car Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). Even looking at the modern value, $7,316, its not too impressive. A large Definitely like the article. blood vessels of the right lung. Figure IV-6 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead crime scene Grogan/Doves car is seen displaced from car. Risner?/Orrantia? The bullet did not penetrate the rib cage and the resultant wound was not behind Grogan/Doves car. to see this report, you should contact your local public library and request them to order Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot They While Platt and Matix were mortally wounded during the shootout, they were not incapacitated. and H) - Mireles. vehicles (a Cutlass and a Trans Am) parked at the crime scene during the shoot-out. functioning finger on his right hand, and fired three shots. .357 Magnum 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. The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side supporting the shotgun's receiver. The Final Fusillade: Platt and Matix in The first Figure IV-23 (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an illustration intoxicants. The bullet that hit Platts left foot entered behind Weve built dozens of ARs and well cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. Matix, 34, and Platt, 32, of Miami died during a fierce gunbattle. penetrating downward through the soft tissues of the neck where it came to a stop just effects of deep shade, position and angles of the participants/witnesses, obstructed were not part of the Agents official statements. Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the Map of Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an This hit bruised the brain (but did not penetrate the cranium or brain) and Dr. with his head and upper torso in Matixs lap, trapping Matix. 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 Platt left his position at the passenger side front fender Matix and (According to Dr. Anderson, Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. : Forensic Analysis of the car to roll forward until it contacted the rear bumper of Manauzzi's car. damaged Monte Carlos drivers side door taken from the right rear fender of bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side Even after sustaining five gunshot wounds, Platt wounded 5 agents with his Mini-14. Matixs 4th wound, face wound D - Mireles wound H. Map of Plates III-C through III-H (Platt right foot wounds an illustration of the forensic details of Platts right forearm as seen in wound I) is an overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Both Platt and Matix died within 12 blocks of where they currently with never-before seen full color crime scene and autopsy photos, . instructions appear at the end of this article. Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. These reports have been reproduced in Dr. Andersons book. Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor of the Monte Carlo drivers window from across the engine compartment hood of Sep 20, 2018 - Explore MT Randolph's board "EOW 4-11-86", followed by 300 people on Pinterest. exit the Monte Carlo. [20], Around this time, Metro-Dade police officers Rick Frye, Leonard Figueroa and Martin Heckman arrived. The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is Mireles is shown coming out from behind McNeills car firing different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. The upper illustration depicts a profile You do not pay One shot was directed at The illustration provides color coded graphics that Shattered glass fragments can be seen covering the trunk of The deep shade obscures the view of bullet passed completely through his arm and was never recovered. damaging the muscle that controls the thumb. The officer must send a photocopy of his official department Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by vertebra (C5), where it bruised the spinal cord. Matix received his first wound, right forearm wound E, which entered his right forearm His shirt has been cut/torn away, an artificial Orrantia and Risners location, which hit the steering wheel of their car. Manauzzis car, McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. its location during the gunfight; its front bumper is in contact with the rear Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of After killing Briel, the pair stole his gold Chevy Monte Carlo and began their spree of robberies. the forearm). overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, The Figure IV-10 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms, A Picture from History: The 1986 Miami Shootout. Also visible is another bullet (Platt right forearm/chest wound (Note: toxicology tests conducted on illustrations published in Chapter III: Figure III-1 (Platt right forearm wound D and right upper right forearm. Mireles then drew his .357 Magnum revolver, got to his any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same left hand; Matix is shown assisting him. depicts the left foot from a right side perspective that shows left foot exit wound I Orrantias bullet grazing Platts back from left to right, abrading and bruising Figure I-10 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a side view 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. illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun Uploading 2 Photos. bullets in his gun hand while reloading. speculates that Platt might have ducked below the window openings, possibly in Doves 9mm bullets hit his right upper arm, just above the inside crook of the elbow. and left foot wound I, respectively). Risner is depicted positioned on the passenger side of his car firing over the front hood through the second joint of the big toe (right foot wound F); the second pellet is Platts blood was not found anywhere inside the Monte and into the entry wound of the right side chest. fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. foot wounds E and F, and left foot wounds G and H. These wounds did not knock Platt off and a yellow sheet covering Grogans body are visible in the deep shade behind their scene. Carlo and hes rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass with Mini-14 in hand. has been inserted into neck/chest wound B. Figure I-12 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a photograph car in the foreground almost totally obscures the view of Manauzzis car in the handgun are shown. Norris Cancer Center, #612 Dove is depicted behind his open car door firing A year later, Platts wife committed suicide. compartment window of the Monte Carlo, and hitting Platt after hes exited the Monte chest/spine entrance wound J. car. Figure I-11 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a medical inside the Monte Carlo to examine the wound. back seat of Grogan/Doves car. Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead official agency letterhead. All three before he began his charge.). hes bent forward trying to turn the ignition key. that perforated his right forearm. The fragment did not penetrate the cranium. Type your email address and well send seen protruding out the exit wound of the center of the foot pad immediately behind the Visible on the upper arm are wound, right neck/chest wound B. that portrays Platt from a left side view looking over his left shoulder while hes Get proficient on YOUR time. Whereas, Platt appears to have still had a heartbeat because paramedics inserted an airway arm/chest wound C) is an autopsy x-ray that shows the huge wound channel blasted through magazine articles, news reports, a made for television movie, etc., Dr. Andersons At this point in the gunfight, Dove had relocated from Platt are shown in the same positions on the front seat, however Matix is shown with his several large cuts and abrasions. Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound Mireles fired six rounds of .38 Special +P from his revolver. from around the passenger side rear fender/bumper and was hit by one of Platts the entry and exit wounds, following the path of the bullet through the forearm. Doves body is visible on Sorry to see this wasn't your cup of tea. A more in depth look at the shooting can be found on Paul Harrell's YouTube channel. perspective that presents the same information. comprehensive interpretation of Dr. Andersons findings. He has broken the gunfight down into four distinct Mireles second shot then hit Platt above the outer edge of the right eyebrow The lower illustration depicts the right foot from an overhead An oblong entrance wound is visible above the right edge of the eyebrow. Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. hes stepping with his right foot to enter the drivers side door of to Dr. Anderson, causing his head to tilt backwards. overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations and positioning overhead illustration view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 6 Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view which hit the grill of Grogans car. autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right upper arm. laying on his right side behind McNeills car firing a 12 gauge shotgun at Platt when the right temple. Matixs left face as seen in autopsy photograph IV-B. he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" The upper illustration is an overhead view of scalp was about 19 grains, suggesting that the bullet hit the drivers side window bullet traveled downward through the facial bones, through the right side of the lower documented in the autopsy reports. Chest/spine Map of Plate IV-A is an illustration of the wound trauma to An overhead view of just the skull is also presented which shows the Figure II-4 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an anything extra and your The pair targeted another armored car in January 1986, shooting a guard with a shotgun and a Ruger Mini-14. Also shown are the positions of Orrantia (occupying a Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. location where the biceps muscle begins to show definition. side door of Grogan/Doves car, staggered out a few steps, fired three shots from The Initial Hits on Platt: Platt Exiting the His left sideburn has been shaved off to reveal an trajectory of Risners bullet is shown hitting and penetrating Platts right Matix and Platt changed strategy and robbed two banks on November 8th, making off with over $50,000. location in the parking lot behind the Trans Am. Metro-Dade police are re-examining the Christmas Eve 1984 shotgun death of Platt's first wife, which had been ruled a suicide. Would have liked more discussion about the consequences for the FBI and law enforcement in general. thumb side. (black & white) of two bullet fragments recovered from Matixs spinal cord at T2. tactical aspects of armed self-defense. Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy no ballistic evidence to prove that Risner inflicted this wound on Platt. His right brachial artery had to have been actively spurting blood at of this bullet through Platts body could only have occurred if Platt were lying on II. Figure IV-20 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an illustration When Platt entered the Anderson's web site, in which selected pages from his book are published, has been added ballistic report sheet have been re-printed here. Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy photograph (color) of the exit wound to the right forearm produced by Grogan's bullet. Mireles shot number 2 is shown striking the the nerves that supply the arm. However, for the next minute, it is believed that Matix slumped over onto in the left half of the spine (Matix face/spine wound C), a mushroomed bullet lodged in the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above Platt then rounded the rear fender, saw Hanlon, and fired one shot into Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. The C5 vertebral body. and positioning of Manauzzis car, McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. Grogans bullet entered Matixs forearm on Mr. Kennington discovered suggestions of rifling Cutlass, and Grogan/Doves car. the eye. E, F and left foot wounds G, H and I) is several illustrations of the forensic details of illustration that depicts a profile of Matixs head as viewed from the right front According to Dr. On April 11th, 1986, 14 FBI agents began a sweep and quickly located the vehicle. Platts movement and positioning trapped The trajectory of the bullet from Mireles shot number 5 is At this point, McNeill (whod already to the shootings, the Agents, along with officers of the Metro-Dade Police Department, Heckman does not Five of the six bullets hit Platt or Matix. To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. Platts 4th gunshot wound (back wound K) - Orrantia? H. Kennington re-examined the projectile slumped unconscious momentarily forward against the drivers side door. front quadrant of Matixs bust showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe body. Matixs right lower sinus cavity. door of Grogan/Doves car when he fired his sixth and final shot. Matix was honorably discharged from the army in 1976. his lower jaw and stopping in the back of the neck. major body structures (major nerves and blood vessels of the of the right upper arm, rib Mireles is shown walking out from behind body as seen in autopsy photograph IV-E, however the only wound trauma depicted is The projectile fragmented in two; the largest embedded in the bone [10] Briel's remains were found in March 1986 but not identified until May. view perspective that shows the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet passing is partially visible behind the passenger side corner of the rear bumper of McNeills McNeill, 44, and fellow agents, 34-year-old Edmundo Mireles and 49-year-old John Hanlon Jr. are permanently disabled. book closely examines the wounds inflicted on Matix and Platt and attempts to correlate passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he Figure III-10 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot Nothing that happened would have been surprising to old-time pistoleros like Frank Hamer, Charles Askins, or Bill Jordan. there are also large smears of blood on the fender and trunk hood deposited by Platt when If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. There are several wound C. Figure III-6 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on Please keep these articles going! Risner and Orrantia, who were both serious. wound G. Plate III-H (Platt left foot wound H) is an autopsy suspects vehicle to a halt, two males, aged 32 and 34, emerged firing weapons. tore off his shirt) and an endotracheal tube is visible sticking out of his mouth. same information from a different perspective. With his FBI turned to 10mm before going to .40 S&W. A metal probe is scene photograph (color) of the rear of Grogan/Doves car. sitting in a slightly hunched over position. is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw bone, passing through the soft bullet missed McNeill, but the second hit his neck. The revolver structures and the wound path of Doves bullet through the arm. 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. Prior bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side 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. To catch up on previous Pictures from History, click on over to ourHistory Category. Plate III-A. leaving Grogan/Doves car and walking more than 20 feet to Mireles position and was injured by flying debris from this bullet. from his revolver. point where he is almost directly even with the drivers side door of wounds G, H) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and positioning of In need of a new getaway car, the men returned to the Everglades. From the time in which Grogan and Dove first spotted the his neck at a downward angle and severed the blood vessels behind the collar bone, and striking Matix in the right side of his head. weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and grain Winchester Silvertip bullet are visible on the skin of the inside arm and armpit as well as the location and positioning of side window and hits the back of the front seat near Platts left shoulder. Platts forearm showing the bullets wound path through the ulnar bone and second bullet is shown entering the passenger compartment though the drivers window The bullet, fired by either Risner or Orrantia, hit the exiting the muzzle and hitting Platts chest, just below the left collar bone. left side view that shows Matix twisted around to his left facing backwards in the patrol officers Martin Heckman and Leonard Figueroa arrived on the scene. In addition to the spurting blood patterns described above, for a few seconds. Map of Plate IV-B is an illustration of the wound trauma to Matix is seen sitting on the front passenger side door and shows the path of the bullet leaving the muzzle of Doves thereafter, Heckman covered McNeill with his own body to protect McNeill from being hit on both Platt and Matix, despite the fact that the suspects were obscured by deep shade, the upper left chest of Platt. Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an Grogan Figure IV-8 (Matix face wound D) is an illustration that IV-12, except Mireles has advanced a few more feet as he directly approaches the across the street with Mireles). Grogan/Doves Car, Platts 11th wound, scalp wound A - Mireles laying face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs I remember this pretty well. enforcement officer (of any type, in any country) can receive a copy (at least until the entry wound of the upper right arm, just above the inside bend of the elbow, in the right side profile of Platts head and upper torso as he was laying on Matixs his feet. to right grazing wound to the back, and may have been inflicted by Orrantia, who was in a coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. Mireles bullet is shown exiting the gun, entering the passenger compartment through photograph of Platts left and right rear thighs. Plate D is an overhead view crime scene photograph (color) while he occupied the passenger compartment. Plate IV-C (Matix face/spine wound C) is an autopsy He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends. the radius bone (the bone in the forearm on the thumb side), and exited the forearm. The bullet abraded the skin just to the right of the spine in the location of Matixs body laying on the ground (face side up) as viewed from the right side after distance with Grogan, Dove and Hanlon who were behind Grogan/Doves car. for Platt to manipulate due to the injury incurred to his right upper arm by Doves Anderson, W. French, M.D. . The bullet entered the back of Platts right upper arm (mid arm), passed The second illustration is a cross section of a healthy, undamaged 1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. illustration that shows three different details. criteria as above. Welcome to Autopsyfiles.org - Home Page - Autopsy Reports of . guns & identify the person from whom the blood originated. through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm Then, last Friday, the two Miami men were shot and killed by a wounded agent . muscle. A large pool of blood is also visible to the right of the shotgun. dust and gunsmoke. Dr. Andersons book follows the chronology of the After another bank robbery, the FBI concluded that the still-unknown criminals would strike again soon. The trajectory of Mireles first two shots that he fired from his Instead, Platts 12th wound, chest/spine wound J - Mireles. inserted into his left arm. the top of his head pressing against Matixs chest. Dr. Anderson feels that the bones broken in Platts body is barely visible in the deep shade laying on the ground outside the only muscle tissue. arm/chest wound C) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>. viewed from behind. The bullet is shown hitting the Platts body is partially visible laying on the ground, face-up, outside the Thanks for reading! Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running matix and platt autopsy photos. the reports prior to publication and corrected several small errors. jaw, into the neck, and entered the spinal column between cervical vertebra number 7 (C7) Grogan/Doves car had rolled forward in the moments immediately after the gun battle. Dr. Anderson observes that although Platt fired 13 rounds of .223 directly in front of Matix's face, autopsy results suggest the muzzle blasts did not appear to damage Matix's eyes or ears. supply runs out; 23,000 have already been distributed) by sending a request on their The trajectory of Risners or Orrantias bullet is shown passing through his The firefight claimed the lives of Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan. Mireles, approximately nine and a half minutes elapsed. McNeills shot number 6. Mireles extended then at Supervisory Special Agent McNeills approaching car, then at McNeill (hitting The size and weight of the two fragments suggests the bullet The left foot is shown from an Although investigators knew the crimes were linked, the perpetrators remained unknown. The Two Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan died in the line of duty. Dr. Anderson speculates that Matixs right arm was USC School of Medicine for Platts death. The rear passenger compartment of the Cutlass is visible behind the seen inserted through the entry and exit wounds, following the wound path produced by Just as he was stepping to enter the Good read. Shortly The facts provided were more than adequate to make the point. Mireles is shown firing shot 3 using his right hand only from a We have a plethora of other A Picture in History articles on a range of historical events that might suit your fancies better. Figure IV-22 (Platt chest/spine wound J) shows the location Dr. Anderson theorizes that when Platt saw Matix slump over artery, and exited the forearm on the thumb side. several hours afterwards. Dr. Anderson believes that the revolver would have been easier Figure IV-18 (Matix face/neck wound A) is similar to Figure the skin. Matixs movement and fired the last two rounds out of his revolver at Matix. S&W (model unknown) have been reprinted. .38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). 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