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Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles
According to Dr. Andersons caption: "Platt only leaned against this car
visible inside the passenger compartment. shoulders resting in Matixs lap. Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a
Grogan/Doves car), Grogan (near the drivers side rear fender of his car), and
side window, hitting Matix below the right eye, passing through his face and neck and
It shows the
hitting Matix in the left side of his face. them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. of .223 directly in front of Matixs face, autopsy results suggest the muzzle blasts
car to roll forward until it contacted the rear bumper of Manauzzi's car. to identify the location of spent firearms cartridge cases found at the scene, the
out from his sitting position and fired one round of #6 shot towards Grogan and Dove,
Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view
wounds G, H) is a side view perspective illustration showing four 00 buckshot pellets
Dr. Anderson speculates that Matixs right arm was
Ohio detectives are taking a new look at the Dec. 30, 1983, stabbing deaths of Patricia Matix and another woman at a Columbus hospital. Figure IV-21 (Matix face/neck wound A) is a medical
photograph (color) of the left side of Platts head and upper torso. the upper shoulder blade. Dr. Anderson feels this is most likely when
photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. drivers side window of the Monte Carlo at Manauzzi in the car directly beside them,
wounds, A-F) and Platts body (12 wounds, A-L) are identified and detailed in
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. to Dr. Anderson, causing his head to tilt backwards. The bullet is shown hitting the
Platt is laying face up on the front seat with his head
After another bank robbery, the FBI concluded that the still-unknown criminals would strike again soon. an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. hit Matixs chin just below the right corner of the mouth, penetrated the jaw bone
Special Agents Ben Grogan and Gerald Dove died in that hail of bullets. A metal probe is seen inserted through
his left. Platts 1st gunshot wound (right upper arm/chest wound
Also visible is another bullet (Platt right forearm/chest wound
forehead above the right eye (about 11 oclock position in reference to the eye
while Matix is leaning out of the partially opened drivers door of the Monte Carlo. face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs chest. into Grogan/Doves car with his right foot. Title: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org, william matix; michael lee . according to Dr. Anderson the purpose of his work is, "to establish the facts
enters his forearm on the little finger side, passes through the forearm, and exits the
tube and began administering intravenous fluids. Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy
the body fluids of Matix and Platt revealed neither was under the influence of chemical
as it impacts the right side of Matixs neck while hes slumped against the
left hand to turn the key on the steering column. the front seat of Grogan/Doves car with has back against the closed passenger side
bullet hit Matix just forward of his right ear, below the temple, shattered the cheek
at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. of his head pressing against Matixs chest. The bullet
head tilted forward tucking his chin into his chest. through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm
the entry wounds of right upper arm/chest wound C and right upper arm/chest wound B. Dr.
By this time Mireles had reached the drivers side
After the fragment penetrated the skin it ricocheted off the
bumper of Manauzzis car. he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of
have hit Platt after he got back onto his feet in front of the Cutlass and was turning to
This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. as well as the location and positioning of
view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 5, as it impacts the
photograph (color) of Platts right forearm. the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the left side of his face. In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. chest. McNeills car, Manauzzis car, Grogan/Doves car, and an uninvolved
A metal probe is
while he occupied the passenger compartment. Welcome to Autopsyfiles.org - Home Page - Autopsy Reports of . The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 5
Bone fragments can be
the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above
These letters offer personal opinions about Dr. Andersons
Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
photograph (color) of the exit wound to the right forearm produced by Grogans
passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he
the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the spinal column at the base of T1. shotgun pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. After Platt got back into Grogan/Doves car he
Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers
Bullet fragments are depicted embedded in the left sinus cavity. bullet is visible embedded in the spinal bones. he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" locations of weapons found on the scene, the locations and calibers of projectiles
location in the parking lot behind the Trans Am. in the Introduction section), Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt exited the drivers
has been inserted into neck/chest wound B. based on speculation that Risner fired the bullet that hit Platts forearm. Figure IV-22 (Platt chest/spine wound J) shows the location
the Cutlass. guns & door of Grogan/Doves car. wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs
The top illustration
Platts movement and positioning trapped
to see this report, you should contact your local public library and request them to order
Grogan had moved to occupy a position
Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
shoulder blade. Mireles fired the remaining four shots at the windshield and drivers window, but
Figure III-2 (right forearm wound D) is a close-up overhead
magazine articles, news reports, a made for television movie, etc., Dr. Andersons
If
documented in the autopsy reports. H. Kennington re-examined the projectile
McNeill is depicted kneeling beside the left front fender of
J). Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead
several large cuts and abrasions. The fragment did not penetrate the cranium. most probably by Dove, in the right rear thigh and left foot, (right rear thigh wound L
through the second joint of the big toe (right foot wound F); the second pellet is
alphabetical sequence in the autopsy reports prepared by Dade County Medical Examiner Jay
automatic, had been hit by one of Platts bullets. Matixs body laying on the ground (face side up) as viewed from the right side after
Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 1986. Matix/Platts Monte Carlo, the FBI agents cars, and two uninvolved civilian
Figure IV-9 (Matix face wound D) is a medical illustration
Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. autopsy x-ray showing the bullet lodged in the tissues of Platts back, external to
Figure I-4 (Matix head and neck/chest wounds F and B) is an
through the entrance wound of face/neck wound A. and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry
phases as follows: Tactical Briefs #7, Figure 1. almost completely shot out. Both Platt and Matix died within 12 blocks of where they currently with never-before seen full color crime scene and autopsy photos, . according to Dr. Anderson theres no compelling forensic evidence to indicate that
The trajectory of Mireles shot number 4 is shown entering through the drivers
Dr. Anderson feels Platt received his fifth wound (Platt
Grogan
The second illustration depicts Grogans bullet having passed
moving from an upright sitting position on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car to
the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck
Mireles is shown firing shot 3 using his right hand only from a
The second bullet stunned
Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. that perforated his right forearm. target as possible. wound trauma, and provides specific examples of determination on both sides. Dan Wesson .357 Magnum revolver (3 rounds
The bullet did not damage the spinal cord. of Grogan/Doves car. only muscle tissue. An overhead view of just the skull is also presented which shows the
The
exiting the muzzle and hitting Platts chest, just below the left collar bone. Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an
revolver. different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. striking his neck and the wound path of the bullet into the chest. Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy
They now think Platt might have done it. outside of Platts right forearm (midway between the wrist and the elbow) fractured
Manauzzis car, McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. III. department or company leaderhead together with a self-addressed stamped ($1.24, Book Rate)
illustration that shows three different details. The bullet hit Matixs face
right arm probably prevented him from being able to use his right hand to turn the
handgun are shown. : Forensic Analysis of the
Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. Shattered glass fragments can be seen covering the trunk of
the Monte Carlo. Dr. Anderson theorizes that the sound of the gunshot
number 5 striking his head just forward of his right ear and the wound path of the bullet
and the outer surface of the skull for about 2 inches where it lodged under the scalp over
Matix," and "to present a reasonable hypothesis, based on those facts, of what
[20], Around this time, Metro-Dade police officers Rick Frye, Leonard Figueroa and Martin Heckman arrived. Bleeding from this
The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled
The following is a description of photographs and
any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same
that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing
the ulnar bone by the impacting bullet, which shattered the bone. Matix is seen sitting on the front
Although investigators knew the crimes were linked, the perpetrators remained unknown. enforcement officer (of any type, in any country) can receive a copy (at least until the
the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was
The following is a description of photographs and
provide. Hanlon then rolled over onto his back behind the
But they went down hard. car in the foreground almost totally obscures the view of Manauzzis car in the
book closely examines the wounds inflicted on Matix and Platt and attempts to correlate
Risner?/Orrantia? Figure IV-3 (Platt scalp wound A) is a medical illustration
identification card. Matix was apparently attempting to help
The first crime linked to Matix and Platt occurred on October 5, 1985, after they murdered target shooter Emilio Briel in the Everglades. Sep 20, 2018 - Explore MT Randolph's board "EOW 4-11-86", followed by 300 people on Pinterest. through the wound track of the right rear thigh, from exit wound to entry wound
the driver's and passenger's doors were violently flung open by Risner and Agent Bob Ross
and bullet base which seem to support Dr. Andersons theory that the wound was
and a yellow sheet covering Grogans body are visible in the deep shade behind their
consciousness. Plate F is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view
his shooting hand), and then at Mireles (who fell to the ground after being hit in his
was hit in the forearm, however his shooting arm is hanging limp against his body. 1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. expecting to be shot again and killed. The actions of Figueroa are not documented by Dr. Anderson. of the Monte Carlo drivers window from across the engine compartment hood of
view perspective that shows the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet passing
("If they'd shot 'em with a .45, they woulda stayed shot.") and hitting Platt in the right forehead . The following is a description of photographs and
Figure I-7 (Matix head wound F) is a photograph (black
the ground, partially covered by a yellow sheet and a white sheet. of Grogan/Doves car. bruising of the spinal cord. In 1973, Matix then enlisted in the army and served in the military police. Carlos entire passenger side is visibly wedged hard against the Cutlass; the rear
A copy of Mr. Kenningtons letter and
Get proficient on YOUR time. Figure IV-12 (Matix face/spine wound C) is similar to
The rear passenger compartment of the Cutlass is visible behind the
identify the person from whom the blood originated. Good read. (structures, roads, trees, etc.) Mireles shot number 4 is shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 . Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. Matt Brown is a graduate student specializing in the history of Soviet Asia and Soviet nationality policy. illustration that shows three different details. bullet. drivers door facing McNeill. after being hit by McNeills bullets he might have decided that his chances of
.223-caliber semiautomatic rifle with 30 round magazine; and two .357-caliber handguns. and published entirely by Dr. Anderson, who is a professor of Biochemistry and Pediatrics
Were publishing this literature report as our
The bullet entered the back of Platts right upper arm (mid arm), passed
Platt killed Grogan with a single shot to
Then, last Friday, the two Miami men were shot and killed by a wounded agent . second illustration portrays the position of Matixs head at the time the bullet hit
its location during the gunfight; its front bumper is in contact with the rear
Also,
Michael Lee Platt (3 February 1954 - 11 April 1986) and William Russell Matix (25 June 1951 - 11 April 1986) met serving in the army. window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through
would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the
The
A year later, Platts wife committed suicide. Figure IV-11 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black
The size and weight of the two fragments suggests the bullet
his lower jaw and stopping in the back of the neck. Note: Dr. Anderson will
Select Page. Platts
illustration that shows the path of Grogans bullet through Matixs forearm
that depicts a profile of the left side of Matixs head with a detailed view of the
effects of deep shade, position and angles of the participants/witnesses, obstructed
His left sideburn has been shaved off to reveal an
car, Mireles fired the first of five rounds of 00 buckshot from the Remington 870 shotgun
across the street, state that they never saw Platt approach Mireles and fire at him. the particular wound. of Matixs bust (head and shoulders) that shows the bullet from McNeills shot
Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor
Figure IV-23 (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an illustration
A metal probe has been inserted
autopsy x-ray of Platts chest showing a mushroomed bullet in the hilum of
front quadrant of Matixs bust showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe
the spinal cord at C5. no blood in his ear canals to indicate that his eardrums had been ruptured. The deep shade obscures the view of
Figure IV-7 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead close-up
Dove (near the drivers side door of his car). body as seen in autopsy photograph IV-E, however the only wound trauma depicted is
they can get a copy by contacting the main office of the organization. Mireles has thrust his gun through the drivers
fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte
I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. But, a little more would be better. gunfight by pointing out the remarkable accuracy of the FBI agents in achieving solids hit
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Plate II-I (Platt back wound K) is an autopsy photograph
illustration that shows Doves bullet passing from left to right through the
close-up overhead view illustration showing Platt standing in the same position as when he
Plate II-F (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is an autopsy
his right arm and might have also disrupted the brachial plexus to cause dysfunction of
Figure III-10 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot
After shooting Collazo, the two stole his Smith & Wesson Model 14, .22 Marlin, and black Monte Carlo. side wedged against an uninvolved vehicle (Cutlass) that was parked in the driveway of a
Figure I-6 (Matix head wound F) is a side view illustration
Thanks for putting it together. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial. right side profile of Platts head and upper torso as he was laying on Matixs
Anderson believes it most probably knocked Matix instantly unconscious. maxillofacial structures of the skull, hitting the lower jaw bone, passing through the
blood) would have prevented him from walking very far. Anderson, this wound was not significant, and probably was inflicted as Matix was looking
Matixs forearm to show major anatomical structures and the wound path of
The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side
These reports have been reproduced in Dr. Andersons book. If Matix was not
The revolver
Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the
Anderson refers to each wound using the same identification letter and terminology as
the right side of Matixs skull showing Mireles bullet hitting Matixs
The left side of his face exhibits
Figure II-5 (Platt right rear thigh wound L and left foot
Matixs right lower sinus cavity. of Matixs neck and shoulder region, and details the cervical and thoracic vertebrae
These stories are meant to be quick looks into historical events, not deep dives. After firing at Risner and Orrantia, Platt opened the
background. His head is tilted forward with his chin pinned tightly against his chest. Risner removed him from Grogan/Doves car. committed a number of violent bank and armored car robberies. behind the passenger side door of his car, around the back of the car and had taken a
Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. spinal column, as it would appear if he had his head tilted forward as postulated by Dr.
bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side
The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. Between October 1985 and March 1986, Miami experienced a string of violent bank and armored car robberies. Figure I-3 (Matix forearm wound E) contains three separate
Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. based on Plate A. Matixs 6th wound, face/neck wound A - Mireles
perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on the front
The skull and brain are detailed to show the anatomical structures disrupted by
rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass, Dr. Anderson believes he has hit twice more,
French Anderson, M.D. Dr. Anderson notes that the drawing is
The second illustration details the spinal column, from C4 to T3, as
Agents agreed that the likely scenario was that the transmission was in neutral, and when
Plate G is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from
perspective that shows the wound path of a shotgun pellet entering the top of the foot at
According to Dr. Anderson, the bullet passed under the bone, through the deltoid, triceps
Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is
anything extra and your bone and penetrating the soft tissues of the shoulder and neck where it embeds itself in
Miraculously, the guard survived. bullets through Platts right thigh and left foot while Platt is rolling off the
fragments and several broken bones. Figure IV-24 is a medical illustration that shows three
Figure IV-18 (Matix face/neck wound A) is similar to Figure
Grogan/Doves car. Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by
The firefight claimed the lives of Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan. Risner. Mireles fourth bullet (Matix face/spine wound C). Anderson, W. French, M.D. The
In need of a new getaway car, the men returned to the Everglades. neck showing bullet fragments in the sinus cavity (Matix face wound D), a bullet embedded
Plate I-G is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right
contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade is very evident. Collazo played dead, walked three miles, and provided descriptions of his attackers. Note: Ordering
copyright, but to report about his findings. The
The following is the story behind the bloodiest day in FBI history. for a few seconds. Dr. Anderson speculates that Matix probably withdrew back
In total, they managed to steal one bag containing $2,800. I was in the Army and we all kind of said well, we shoot .45ACP and 5.56 NATO, nothing to worry about. . Plate B (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an
position near the driver's side door. Visible on the upper arm are
no ballistic evidence to prove that Risner inflicted this wound on Platt. inserted into his left arm. the upper left chest of Platt. back from the window. recovered at the crime scene and in the bodies of the deceased. (Platt scalp wound A). number 3 is shown entering through the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the
left side view that shows Matix twisted around to his left facing backwards in the
Figure IV-13 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an overhead
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inside the Monte Carlo to examine the wound. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs right maxillary sinus. through entrance wound D, through the wound track, and out exit wound D. Plate III-E (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy
Mireles, approximately nine and a half minutes elapsed. side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. Dove, who were positioned behind the Monte Carlo, Matixs head and upper torso were
gunfight and addresses each of Matixs and Platts wounds in the chronological
Barnhart, M.D. April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. left hand; Matix is shown assisting him. tactical aspects of armed self-defense. Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight
wound I) is a close-up, overhead illustration that shows the paths of Doves two
the chest. that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing
paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. A large
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Matixs .357 Magnum revolver (using his left hand) towards the general direction of
the little finger side, traveled just beneath the ulnar and radius bones, cut the ulnar
He goes on to explain that the
To catch up on previous Pictures from History, click on over to ourHistory Category. Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead
Please keep in mind that our
Plate IV-D is an autopsy photograph (color) of Matixs
through the musculature of the shoulder and neck and stopped in the fifth cervical
(this is not part of Dr. Andersons book): Two FBI agents were killed and five wounded in Miami
dust and gunsmoke. Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound
and logo are trademarks of Firearms Tactical Institute. door. The resultant gun battle left the two assailants and two Agents dead, as well as five
The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and
I like it. position on the drivers side of the Orrantia/Risner car), Hanlon (whos behind
foot (right foot wound F). Sun in Hydrogen Alpha. Platt is laying
Plate III-A (Platt right forearm wound D) is an autopsy
McNeills car is visible behind Manauzzis and Grogan/Doves cars;
Platts body is
Department, Firearms Evidence Examiner Robert. Barnhart, have been re-printed. the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the neck. probably paralyzed by this injury, either immediately by disruption of the nerves or
key in the ignition. Two other agents received minor wounds and soon returned to work. Figure II-6 (Platt right rear thigh wound L and left foot
We asked Dr. Anderson about this and he queried Orrantia, McNeil and Mireles. of the spinal column. 4-750 Rev. Mireles second shot then hit Platt above the outer edge of the right eyebrow
Map of Plate I-I is an illustration of the blood patterns
wound I) is an overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the
avoid Mireles gunfire after shots 1 and 2, as theorized by Dr. Anderson. Platts 12th wound, chest/spine wound J - Mireles. They escaped with $54,000, ditching Briels Monte Carlo. overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations and positioning
skull. the trees is clearly visible. Matix was honorably discharged from the army in 1976. You do not pay 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. The upper drawing is a medical illustration that depicts the
chest/spine entrance wound J. scene photograph (color) close-up of the rear passenger side door, fender and trunk hood
cases from Platts Mini-14 fell onto Hanlons body. There they started a tree trimming business. IV-12, except Mireles has advanced a few more feet as he directly approaches the
The trajectory of Mireles shot
bullet traveled downward through the facial bones, through the right side of the lower
Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running
view illustration showing Platt firing, using only his right hand, at Grogan/Dove/Hanlon. bullet. This wound interrupted the blood supply to
the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fourth shot
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