In total, they managed to steal one bag containing $2,800. All three
vehicle. pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. illustrations. Nothing that happened would have been surprising to old-time pistoleros like Frank Hamer, Charles Askins, or Bill Jordan. penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. the rib cage. McNeills car. Platts head and chest as seen in autopsy photograph IV-A. McNeills car, Manauzzis car, Grogan/Doves car, and an uninvolved
bruising of the spinal cord. Contents 1 Early Lives 1.1 William Russell Matix 1.2 Michael Lee Platt 2 Military Service Anderson. The trunk of a large tree is visible, located immediately
distance with Grogan, Dove and Hanlon who were behind Grogan/Doves car. So, they began searching for the black Monte Carlo. of the spinal column. discussed our observation with Dr. Anderson and he agreed with us. and a small bullet fragment just below the mushroomed bullet (Matix right neck/chest wound
the right temple. Figure IV-12 (Matix face/spine wound C) is similar to
in Matixs lap on the passenger side, in attempt to use the drivers side door
events of the shoot-out, weve prepared and published a simple illustration that is
(right upper arm/chest wound B) was unsurvivable, and was the primary injury responsible
viewed from behind. Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. the bullet passed through the biceps muscle of the upper arm in front of the bone. medical illustration that depicts the wound path of Risners bullet through the
Agents agreed that the likely scenario was that the transmission was in neutral, and when
perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on the front
and H) - Mireles. perspective that shows the wound path of a shotgun pellet entering the top of the foot at
Dr. Anderson feels Platts fourth gunshot wound (back
both feet when Platt was about to enter the drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. From the time in which Grogan and Dove first spotted the
take a position where hes laying with his back on the seat and his head and
the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the left side of his face. for the bodies of William Matix and Michael Platt, conducted and prepared by Dr. Jay
of Matixs bust (head and shoulders) that shows the bullet from McNeills shot
Department, Firearms Evidence Examiner Robert. the upper left chest of Platt. The facts provided were more than adequate to make the point. Dr. Anderson theorizes that the sound of the gunshot
big toe. photograph (color) of the exit wound to the right forearm produced by Grogans
coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. Monte Carlo. Immediately after Matix/Platts Monte Carlo was forced
Thank you. On October 5, 1985, Platt and Matix murdered 25-year-old Emilio Briel while he was target shooting at a rock pit. seems to support the medical examiners observation. illustration that depicts the major anatomical structures disrupted by the bullet from
bone, hit and fractured the base of the cranium, and entered the right sinus cavity under
shoulder blade. according to Dr. Anderson theres no compelling forensic evidence to indicate that
illustrations published in Chapter III: Figure III-1 (Platt right forearm wound D and right upper
Dr. Andersons book follows the chronology of the
Figure IV-2 (Platt scalp wound A) is a close-up overhead
Shortly
the eye. Thanks for reading! to remove the bodies of Platt and Matix, the momentum of the doors being opened caused the
Figure IV-15 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a medical
he leaned against the car to fire at Grogan. actions. Personalize your experience. Matixs 4th wound, face wound D - Mireles
Matix was honorably discharged from the army in 1976. across the street with Mireles). was found at the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass after the shoot-out. laying on his right side behind McNeills car firing a 12 gauge shotgun at Platt when
(However, the accompanying autopsy
the collision with Manauzzis car (as well as the proximity of Manauzzis car
that perforated his right forearm. matix and platt autopsy photos. Agents wounded. bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side
Sun in Hydrogen Alpha. as cover against Mireles gunfire. remember Platt being outside the car, but he does recall Platt pointing a gun out the
wound, head wound F. As Matix pulled back inside after firing at Grogan and
Carlo and hes rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass with Mini-14 in hand. Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. Also,
Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the
4-17-BS! drivers seat of the Monte Carlo, firing his shotgun while Grogans bullet
Plate I-F is a crime scene photograph (color) of the hood
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. Platts body laying on the ground (face side up) directly outside the drivers
This forced Platt to lean away from the drivers side window to use
The trajectory of the two bullets that hit Platt are shown exiting the
autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right upper arm. have . was injured by flying debris from this bullet. neck showing bullet fragments in the sinus cavity (Matix face wound D), a bullet embedded
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In the bright sunlight out in the street, Mireles shotgun
with 24 and 3 years of service, respectively. . respectively. gunfight by pointing out the remarkable accuracy of the FBI agents in achieving solids hit
blood vessels of the right lung. Figure IV-4 (Platt scalp wound A and chest/spine wound J)
at Platt, whos across the street near the passenger side front fender of the
Also visible is another bullet (Platt right forearm/chest wound
injury during the next 2-3 minutes caused almost a liter of blood to accumulate in the
crime scene. illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car,
Matixs forearm to show major anatomical structures and the wound path of
compartment window of the Monte Carlo, and hitting Platt after hes exited the Monte
illustrations depicting the crime scene and five color photographs of the actual crime
tore off his shirt) and an endotracheal tube is visible sticking out of his mouth. and left foot wound I, respectively). lodging in C5, and the resultant fractures to the vertebral body and compression and
Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound
According to Dr. Anderson, forensic evidence indicates that Matix never fired a
fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte
Figure IV-3 (Platt scalp wound A) is a medical illustration
A metal probe is seen inserted
Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight
the time to have left these blood patterns.". A metal probe is
the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the neck. We have a plethora of other A Picture in History articles on a range of historical events that might suit your fancies better. thumb side. In 1973, Matix then enlisted in the army and served in the military police. incurred his sixth wound (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C), which was inflicted by
wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs
Plate II-D (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime
at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 5, as it impacts the
The bullet entered the right side of his neck after he
A metal probe is
The bullet is shown hitting the
The autopsy photograph shows an
side wedged against an uninvolved vehicle (Cutlass) that was parked in the driveway of a
(Matix face wound D). the Monte Carlo. striking his neck and the wound path of the bullet into the chest. Dove, firing twice directly into Doves head. The following is a description of photographs and
McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. Observing a vehicle matching
through the wound track of the right rear thigh, from exit wound to entry wound
still rotated to the left when McNeills bullet hit him, producing head wound F. The
Platt left his position at the passenger side front fender
his back on the front seat. The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is
his back and lay unconscious on the front seat of the Monte Carlo. photograph (color) of the entry wound to the right forearm produced by Grogans
taken from a similar angle as the Plate E photo and shows essentially the same details. could. while he occupied the passenger compartment. Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is
Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. bullet from McNeills shot number 5 is believed to have caused Matixs 2nd
and a yellow sheet covering Grogans body are visible in the deep shade behind their
& white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs right maxillary sinus. Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. The wound is a left
The
His corneas were intact and there was
for a few seconds. Mireles sixth and final shot ended the gunfight. door; his head slumped forward. then at Supervisory Special Agent McNeills approaching car, then at McNeill (hitting
moving from an upright sitting position on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car to
off the road by three FBI vehicles (occupied by Special Agents Grogan/Dove, Manauzzi, and
supply runs out; 23,000 have already been distributed) by sending a request on their
This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends. produced by a bullet fired by McNeill. Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a
The gunshot wounds present on Matixs body (six
foot (right foot wound F). Plate II-F (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is an autopsy
It shows the
<p>Michael Platt is trying to start the engine of the car and escape. its location during the gunfight; its front bumper is in contact with the rear
Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998. hes bent forward trying to turn the ignition key. He has broken the gunfight down into four distinct
he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of
Mireles fired a total of five rounds from his Remington 870
[10] Briel's remains were found in March 1986 but not identified until May. Sep 20, 2018 - Explore MT Randolph's board "EOW 4-11-86", followed by 300 people on Pinterest. (color) close-up of the left side of Matixs face. Platts movement and positioning trapped
passenger side door and shows the path of the bullet leaving the muzzle of Doves
gunfight and addresses each of Matixs and Platts wounds in the chronological
:). A year later, Platts wife committed suicide. This hit bruised the brain (but did not penetrate the cranium or brain) and Dr.
Grogan/Doves car is touching Manauzzis car. The officer must send a photocopy of his official department
stopping in the spinal column. Two other agents received minor wounds and soon returned to work. The Injuries of Michael Platt and William Matix. and striking Matix in the right side of his head. behind Grogan/Doves car. photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. curvature of the right side of Platts forehead, and traveled between the skin and
Matix and Platt are shown in the same
fender of the Monte Carlo for awhile without ever firing a shot. Were publishing this literature report as our
Agents spotted Matix and Platt in a stolen car that had been used in the robbery of an armored car last month. Select what level shooter you are! .223-caliber semiautomatic rifle with 30 round magazine; and two .357-caliber handguns. Tactical Institute. bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side
The second illustration depicts Grogans bullet having passed
the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was
Figure IV-6 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead crime scene
was hit in the forearm, however his shooting arm is hanging limp against his body. Grogan/Doves car is seen displaced from
photograph (color) close-up of the bottom of Platts right foot. into Grogan/Doves car with his right foot. It then entered the muscles in the
william matix autopsy. by | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized Plate III-A. concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William
report states that the bullet passed through the biceps muscle, and the autopsy photograph
The pair stole Briel's car and used it to commit several robberies. The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece
Manauzzis car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian
close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on
Yawn. out from his sitting position and fired one round of #6 shot towards Grogan and Dove,
Figure II-8 (Platt back wound K) is an illustration showing
the approximate perspective of where Hanlon/Mireles car is located. The trajectory of Doves
The photograph suggests that
his gun through the drivers side window and fired at Platt (Platt chest/spine wound
In Cautionary Note #2 (four paragraphs that are published
overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations and positioning
Please keep in mind that our
cases from Platts Mini-14 fell onto Hanlons body. any of the pellets from Mireles shots 2-5 hit Platt or Matix. With his first shot it appears he struck Platt in
any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same
Grogan/Doves car. With his
The exit wound of the arm is jagged. Also, we attempt to "paint pictures with words" in describing each of
The entire right side of Matixs
damaged Monte Carlos drivers side door taken from the right rear fender of
Get proficient on YOUR time. positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis car, McNeills car,
the front seat of Grogan/Doves car with has back against the closed passenger side
Platts 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th wounds (right foot wounds E, F; and left foot wounds G
getting away were better if he exited the Monte Carlo. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. car, Mireles fired the first of five rounds of 00 buckshot from the Remington 870 shotgun
This wound interrupted the blood supply to
Plate I-G is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right
The bullet hit Matixs face
.357 Magnum
Mireles fired six rounds of .38 Special +P from his revolver. the nerves that supply the arm. Dr.
through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm
right forearm. Revolvers were deemed too difficult to reload in sustained combat. The rear passenger compartment of the Cutlass is visible behind the
Dr. Anderson states that it was at this time when Platt left large smears of
position across the street and in front of the Monte Carlo. pellets fired by Mireles. oclock. Matix is depicted sitting upright on the passenger side of
Platt are shown in the same positions on the front seat, however Matix is shown with his
window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through
the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the spinal column at the base of T1. Copyright 1998Firearms
damaging the muscle that controls the thumb. Suspicious? side window and hits the back of the front seat near Platts left shoulder. thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. But, a little more would be better. 1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. number 5 striking his head just forward of his right ear and the wound path of the bullet
To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. Copyright 2023 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. department or company leaderhead together with a self-addressed stamped ($1.24, Book Rate)
inside the Monte Carlo to examine the wound. based on speculation that Risner fired the bullet that hit Platts forearm. The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. He tucked his chin into his chest and pressed his back against the
Bleeding from this
Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an
In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. recalls seeing what appeared to be bullets striking the pavement. Good article tackling the basics of this. Mireles has thrust his gun through the drivers
Anderson believes it most probably knocked Matix instantly unconscious. autopsy x-ray showing the bullet lodged in the tissues of Platts back, external to
weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of
This would have given Matix the opportunity to fire towards the left
Bruising and abrasions caused by the temporary cavity formed in the upper arm by the 115
grain Winchester Silvertip bullet are visible on the skin of the inside arm and armpit
IV. the spinal cord at C5. The
depicted entering the center of the top of the foot and exiting the right outer surface
Large blood smears and
same information from a different perspective. Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor
[citation needed] 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. paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. Matix," and "to present a reasonable hypothesis, based on those facts, of what
entry wound of the upper right arm, just above the inside bend of the elbow, in the
We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared Grogans bullet entered Matixs forearm on
photograph IV-F. Dr. Anderson concludes his forensic analysis of the
above the first rib and adjacent to the right side of C7. and then began walking directly towards Platt and Matix, who were sitting in
Mireles is shown firing shot 3 using his right hand only from a
He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across
But we always encourage our readers to dig deeper if it piques their interest. The death of Regina Platt on Christmas Eve 1984 was considered a suicide. the Monte Carlo. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Platts bullets. Figure II-4 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
several hours afterwards. Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead
intoxicants. socket). Platt right upper arm/chest wound B entry site is visible at the base of the biceps
Figure IV-8 (Matix face wound D) is an illustration that
positioning of the suspect and FBI vehicles: S&W M586 .357
serious. A white sheet and a yellow sheet are visible in the shade
Matix and Platt changed strategy and robbed two banks on November 8th, making off with over $50,000. The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and
Matix served in the Marine Corps from 1969-1972 and was honorably discharged. chest/spine entrance wound J. Figure IV-18 (Matix face/neck wound A) is similar to Figure
laying face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs
depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone sitting in the
surface of the curvature of the right side of the forehead and traveling between the skin
front bench seat of Grogan/Doves car, placing his head and shoulders (face side up)
Plate IV-D is an autopsy photograph (color) of Matixs
While Platt and Matix were mortally wounded during the shootout, they were not incapacitated. Even looking at the modern value, $7,316, its not too impressive. photograph Plate III-B. 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. Matix/Platts Monte Carlo, the FBI agents cars, and two uninvolved civilian
Figure IV-11 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black
Plate III-C (Platt right foot wounds E, F and left foot
Map of Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is
Good article. bullet traveled downward through the facial bones, through the right side of the lower
Matix is seen sitting on the front
illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis
the most thoroughly researched and documented account of the FBI-Miami shoot-out that has
according to Dr. Anderson the purpose of his work is, "to establish the facts
of .223 directly in front of Matixs face, autopsy results suggest the muzzle blasts
The first is a medical illustration that depicts a cross section of
The fragment did not penetrate the cranium. drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. wound, right neck/chest wound B. right arm probably prevented him from being able to use his right hand to turn the
and sixth ribs, and passed almost completely through the right lung before stopping. eventually by total loss of blood circulation to the arm. fender. Dove instantly collapsed; his head
side of Matixs face showing gunshot wounds A, B, C and F. Plate 1-H is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right
second illustration portrays the position of Matixs head at the time the bullet hit
C) that was inflicted at a later point in the gunfight. would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the
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. Whether or not this occurred
At the request of Dr. Anderson, Dr. Barnhart re-examined
Matix was honorably discharged from the Amry on August, 9th 1976, and Platt just 3 years later in 1979. As Platt crawled through the passenger side window, one of
right side profile of Platts head and upper torso as he was laying on Matixs
just outside the lower right edge of the right eye socket, at about seven o-clock. McNeill
Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view
No need for a thesis, plenty have done so. Figure IV-23 (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an illustration
Figure I-9 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a close-up
Invalid File Type. the upper shoulder blade. visible on the ground, partially covered by a yellow sheet. Instead,
Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy
just above the wrist. attempted to start the engine. the ground, partially covered by a yellow sheet and a white sheet. Map of Plate IV-A is an illustration of the wound trauma to
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. Platts Devastating Attack: Platt Outside the Monte
Literally dying from their injuries, they critically wounded several agents and killed two more during the four-minute firefight. Just as he was stepping to enter the
weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and
right upper arm and into his chest. These reports have been reproduced in Dr. Andersons book. right arm so badly damaged, Platt is shown attempting to turn the ignition key using his
and shoulders in Matixs lap. tissues of the middle/rear upper torso under the shoulder blade. .38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). Platts 2nd gunshot wound (right thigh wound L) - Dove? as it impacts the right side of Matixs neck while hes slumped against the
Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy
According to Dr. Anderson, Hanlon
bumper of Manauzzis car. criteria as above. McNeills sixth shot hit Matix, causing the third
An overhead view of just the skull is also presented which shows the
side. have been reprinted. Anderson, this wound was not significant, and probably was inflicted as Matix was looking
Figure IV-14 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an illustration
already dead, he would be shortly. seen protruding out the exit wound of the center of the foot pad immediately behind the
view perspective illustration showing Platt sitting in the drivers seat of
The
an illustration of Platts right upper arm as seen in photograph Plate II-A. (A Mini-14 magazine was recovered
The first
The wound path of the bullet is traced through the lower jaw,
the inner side of his upper arm near the armpit, penetrated his chest between the fifth
circumstances leading up to this shoot-out, the following is a summary of the incident
at Platt. He goes on to explain that the
towards your level. his left. Anderson refers to each wound using the same identification letter and terminology as
: Forensic Analysis of the
the skin. Grogan is depicted firing his gun at Matix from behind his open car door and shows the
Manauzzis car. (, 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. Mireles revolver shots 1 and 2 were fired at Platt, shots 3, 4 and 5 at Matix, and shot 6
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. The shootout extended the life of the M1911 for another 20 years. and logo are trademarks of Firearms Tactical Institute. Mireles fired the remaining four shots at the windshield and drivers window, but
locations and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis car, McNeills car,
Mireles shot number 2 is shown striking the
Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot
shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the drivers side window
left forearm). probably hit the drivers side window frame before it hit Matix. Platts forearm showing the bullets wound path through the ulnar bone and
wound C. Figure III-6 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a
muzzle of Doves gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger
car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian car (Cutlass). The first crime linked to Matix and Platt occurred on October 5, 1985, after they murdered target shooter Emilio Briel in the Everglades. This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event so we don't dive too far. that portrays Platt from a left side view looking over his left shoulder while hes
In typical government fashion, they spent lots of money on hardware solutions that proved unworkable (10mm and .40) and finally circled back to 9mm. In order to accomplish this, we have to
drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. to Dr. Anderson, causing his head to tilt backwards. back from the window. Norris Cancer Center, #612
the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck
book closely examines the wounds inflicted on Matix and Platt and attempts to correlate
wound trauma, and provides specific examples of determination on both sides. body as seen in autopsy photograph IV-E, however the only wound trauma depicted is
visible and the bullet that caused chest/spine wound J can be seen embedded in the spinal
Uploading 1 Photo. Because the drivers side door had been damaged during
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guns & The trajectory of two bullets is shown leaving Risners gun and hitting
Hanlons groin area. and the outer surface of the skull for about 2 inches where it lodged under the scalp over
Figure IV-19 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an overhead
thereafter, Heckman covered McNeill with his own body to protect McNeill from being hit
At this point, McNeill (whod already
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