The Law of the vehicles and the bodies of the deceased, and provides color coded graphic symbols All five wounds to the feet are visible. civilian car (Cutlass). which hit the grill of Grogans car. A metal probe has been inserted On Friday, April 11th 1986, Michael Platt and William Matix drive to another robbery but are found by FBI Agents Jerry Dove and Benjamin Grogan as the FBI have noticed thier MO of using the South Dixie Highway and staked it out. car. We But we always encourage our readers to dig deeper if it piques their interest. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. blood vessels of the right lung. .357 Magnum the Monte Carlo, through a passenger side window of the Monte Carlo and hitting before he began his charge.). The following is a description of photographs and for Platts death. he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of bruised but did not penetrate the right lung. The pistol grip held in his right hand. in the Introduction section), Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt exited the drivers Figure IV-20 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an illustration Barnhart, have been re-printed. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. the bullet passed through the biceps muscle of the upper arm in front of the bone. illustration that shows three different details. S&W (model unknown) Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian car (Cutlass). seen protruding out the entrance wound. body as seen in autopsy photograph IV-E, however the only wound trauma depicted is Figure III-9 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot Matixs right lower sinus cavity. events of the shoot-out, weve prepared and published a simple illustration that is But, a little more would be better. Arriving paramedics came to the aid of the FBI agents that portrays Platt from a left side view looking over his left shoulder while hes while Matix is leaning out of the partially opened drivers door of the Monte Carlo. the approximate perspective of where Hanlon/Mireles car is located. crime scene. illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car, The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an II. have . At this point in the gunfight, Dove had relocated from any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same Risner and Orrantia, who were both Orrantias bullet grazing Platts back from left to right, abrading and bruising that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing blood) would have prevented him from walking very far. Bullet fragments are depicted embedded in the left sinus cavity. He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across I enjoyed the Article. Thanks for reading! returning to Grogan/Doves car. The Initial Hits on Platt: Platt Exiting the Platts 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th wounds (right foot wounds E, F; and left foot wounds G Platts 1st gunshot wound (right upper arm/chest wound A metal probe is inserted through exit wound H, through the wound track, and out entrance One hour later, special agents Benjamin Grogan and Jerry Dove were dead and five more were wounded. photograph (color) of the entrance wound side of Platts left foot. below the cheekbone. right arm so badly damaged, Platt is shown attempting to turn the ignition key using his into the sinus. overhead view perspective. Map of Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. the front hood of the Cutlass, he took a position at the passenger side front fender of The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece You do not pay pellet entering the right inner surface below the ankle and exiting at the point where the Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an 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. drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 5 chest cavity. several hours afterwards. The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side The trajectory of Doves the entry wounds of right upper arm/chest wound C and right upper arm/chest wound B. Dr. exit the Monte Carlo. the particular wound. Good article. recalls that Platt fired several more rounds, apparently at Risner and Orrantia. most probably by Dove, in the right rear thigh and left foot, (right rear thigh wound L The following is a description of these illustrations and photographs: Plate A (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an of this bullet through Platts body could only have occurred if Platt were lying on side. wound C. Figure III-6 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a view illustration showing Platt firing, using only his right hand, at Grogan/Dove/Hanlon. William Russell Matix Michael Lee Platt and William Russell Matix were two former military veterans-turned serial bank robbers who were involved in the deadliest shotoout in FBI history on April 11 th, 1986, where two agents were killed and five were wounded. Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles before or after he moved to the opposite side of the car is unknown.) of Matixs bust (head and shoulders) that shows the bullet from McNeills shot Monte Carlo, holding the Mini-14 rifle in his right hand. photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. Whereas, Platt appears to have still had a heartbeat because paramedics inserted an airway When Platt entered the drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. Seems like there's plenty of new and fresh things to think about. Copyright 1998Firearms Collazo played dead, walked three miles, and provided descriptions of his attackers. Platts blood are visible on the trunk hood, tail lights and rear bumper. Map of Plate I-I is an illustration of the blood patterns Hanlon had fired his gun dry after shooting at Platt _ ' Q} M! bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side of the limited ability of the Monte Carlos drivers side door to open. If an individual is a member of the FBI, he/she can get a Grogan/Doves car is seen displaced from Select what level shooter you are! Orrantias bullet might After killing Briel, the pair stole his gold Chevy Monte Carlo and began their spree of robberies. right upper arm and into his chest. Figure I-4 (Matix head and neck/chest wounds F and B) is an Figure II-6 (Platt right rear thigh wound L and left foot XXXXXX FEDERAL BUIIEIU UF IIWESTIGITIIJN FDIPA IIELETEB PAGE INFORMATWN SHEET L Page s! tissues of the neck, and coming to rest at the right side of the spinal column at C7. For a year or more, William R. Matix and Michael Lee Platt slipped undetected between dual worlds of light and shadow. The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 4 is shown hitting and Platt and Matix attempted evasion before being forced from the road. Type your email address and well send The bullet entered the back of Platts right upper arm (mid arm), passed The trajectory of Mireles shot number 4 is shown entering through the drivers & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from the right side of Matixs face. The first is a medical illustration that depicts a cross section of The bullet that hit Platts left foot entered behind number 3 is shown entering through the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the The contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade under Good start. socket). number 5 striking his head just forward of his right ear and the wound path of the bullet an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. On October 5, 1985, Platt and Matix murdered 25-year-old Emilio Briel while he was target shooting at a rock pit. and teres major muscles, and severed the brachial arteries and veins. towards your level. The facts provided were more than adequate to make the point. Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998. Dr. Anderson feels this is most likely when wounds, A-F) and Platts body (12 wounds, A-L) are identified and detailed in While Platt and Matix were mortally wounded during the shootout, they were not incapacitated. Cutlass. wounds G, H) is an autopsy x-ray of Platts right and left feet showing pellet foot wounds E and F, and left foot wounds G and H. These wounds did not knock Platt off passenger side of the Monte Carlo is sagging. that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing Mini-14 They escaped with $54,000, ditching Briel's Monte Carlo. point where he is almost directly even with the drivers side door of Miraculously, the guard survived. view perspective illustration showing Platt sitting in the drivers seat of involved in the shoot-out, both suspects and FBI Agents, to continue to perform both Note: Ordering actually happened from a forensic medicine perspective to these two individuals". If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. The complete autopsy reports (including notes and diagrams) the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the neck. enforcement officer (of any type, in any country) can receive a copy (at least until the artery, and exited the forearm on the thumb side. through Matixs forearm and how it cut the ulnar artery. the Cutlass. scalp was about 19 grains, suggesting that the bullet hit the drivers side window On April 11th, 1986, 14 FBI agents began a sweep and quickly located the vehicle. according to Dr. Anderson theres no compelling forensic evidence to indicate that Mireles then drew his .357 Magnum revolver, got to his weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of Agents spotted Matix and Platt in a stolen car that had been used in the robbery of an armored car last month. We asked Dr. Anderson about this and he queried Orrantia, McNeil and Mireles. The Final Fusillade: Platt and Matix in as well as the location and positioning of Immediately after Matix/Platts Monte Carlo was forced A copy of Mr. Kenningtons letter and plate i-c (matix right forearm wound e) is an autopsy mcneills spinal cord causing him to collapse, and he was temporarily paralyzed for platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight [29] this became more popular than its parent due to the ability to chamber in standard frame semi-automatic pistols initially designed for the 9mm Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view (structures, roads, trees, etc.) Platts body is Thanks for reading! drivers side window and striking Matix in the right side of his head. Map of Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is Matixs movement and fired the last two rounds out of his revolver at Matix. passenger side door and shows the path of the bullet leaving the muzzle of Doves documented in the autopsy reports. perforating the facial bone of Matixs left cheek right next to the left nostril and the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above Contents 1 Early Lives 1.1 William Russell Matix 1.2 Michael Lee Platt 2 Military Service Manauzzis car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right upper arm. Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot committed a number of violent bank and armored car robberies. front bench seat of Grogan/Doves car, placing his head and shoulders (face side up) laying on his right side behind McNeills car firing a 12 gauge shotgun at Platt when he directly approaches the drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound F at the base of the big toe. wound H. Map of Plates III-C through III-H (Platt right foot wounds shots. fender. through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm into Grogan/Doves car with his right foot. partially open drivers door. Dove, who were positioned behind the Monte Carlo, Matixs head and upper torso were also send a copy of his report to any law enforcement officer who is unable to obtain drivers side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. side of Matixs face showing gunshot wounds A, B, C and F. Plate 1-H is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor the Monte Carlo. foot (right foot wound F). These reports have been reproduced in Dr. Andersons book. After Platt crawled out of the Monte Carlo and rolled off Dove, firing twice directly into Doves head. disrupted by Doves bullet as it passed through Platts United States Department of Justice, (A Mini-14 magazine was recovered Anderson, W. French, M.D. upper face is barely visible as hes shown laying face up in Matixs lap with Matix and After Platt crawled out the window and was The wound path of the bullet is traced through the lower jaw, Plate IV-A (Platt scalp wound A and chest/spine wound J) is there are also large smears of blood on the fender and trunk hood deposited by Platt when Plate III-A. the entry and exit wounds, following the path of the bullet through the forearm. Dr. Anderson notes that the drawing is through the second joint of the big toe (right foot wound F); the second pellet is Matixs forearm to show major anatomical structures and the wound path of Also, big toe. Matixs 2nd gunshot wound (right head wound F) - McNeill His face would have risen upwards by muzzle of Doves gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. is an autopsy x-ray of Platts bust. window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from Whether or not this occurred The upper illustration depicts a the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fourth shot Plate II-C (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. damaging the muscle that controls the thumb. penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. Grogan/Doves Car, Platts 11th wound, scalp wound A - Mireles Matix is depicted sitting upright on the passenger side of In order to accomplish this, we have to through entrance wound D, through the wound track, and out exit wound D. Plate III-E (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy fender of the Monte Carlo for awhile without ever firing a shot. In the bright sunlight out in the street, Mireles shotgun recalls seeing what appeared to be bullets striking the pavement. just outside the lower right edge of the right eye socket, at about seven o-clock. soft tissues of the neck, penetrating the spinal column between C7 and T1, and stopping At the request of Dr. Anderson, Dr. Barnhart re-examined Plate I-E is a crime scene photograph (color) of the view photograph (color) close-up of the bottom of Platts right foot. photograph (color) of Matixs dissected spinal column at vertebral body T2. FBI turned to 10mm before going to .40 S&W. right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at him, and the resultant wound track produced. physically and mentally through sheer willpower after having sustained severe gunshot Plate II-E (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime guns & The FBI cornered the men on a suburban street south of Miami and engaged them in a. the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fifth shot Grogan Platt then rounded the rear fender, saw Hanlon, and fired one shot into A metal probe has been inserted big toe. . car, across the trunk of Manauzzis car and hitting Matixs forearm. Dr. Anderson believes Grogan fired this shot, which hit Matix from a copyright, but to report about his findings. Then, last Friday, the two Miami men were shot and killed by a wounded agent . his gun through the drivers side window and fired at Platt (Platt chest/spine wound French Anderson, M.D. Platt start the car. phases as follows: Tactical Briefs #7, Figure 1. A metal probe is Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. 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 bullet missed McNeill, but the second hit his neck. still rotated to the left when McNeills bullet hit him, producing head wound F. The Agents involved: Grogan, McNeill, Dove, Risner and possibly Orrantia. them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. back surface of the right thigh and exited the outside surface of the leg, and involved his gun at Platt. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 5 is shown entering through the drivers side We have a plethora of other A Picture in History articles on a range of historical events that might suit your fancies better. 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. It shows the Matix, who died with Platt in the gun battle, collected more than $350,000 from insurance policies on his wife, who was stabbed to death in a Columbus hospital Dec. 30, 1983. For the benefit of those of you who are unfamiliar with the almost completely shot out. Plate G is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound Figure IV-13 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an overhead column at C5. The top illustration actions. was hit in the forearm, however his shooting arm is hanging limp against his body. However, for the next minute, it is believed that Matix slumped over onto major body structures (major nerves and blood vessels of the of the right upper arm, rib the graphic illustrations and photographs. The rear passenger compartment of the Cutlass is visible behind the head and shoulders showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe has been inserted consciousness. arm/chest wound C) is an autopsy x-ray that shows the huge wound channel blasted through Matix/Platts Monte Carlo, the FBI agents cars, and two uninvolved civilian passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he attempted to start the engine. comprehensive interpretation of Dr. Andersons findings. them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. Plate B (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an A 1988 TV movie starring David Soul and Michael Gross featured a painstakingly accurate recreation of the shootout. concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William immediately beside the Monte Carlo), Matix could only partially open his door. Platts body laying on the ground (face side up) outside the drivers side door : Forensic Analysis of the Norris Cancer Center, #612 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. Dr. Anderson theorizes that the sound of the gunshot illustration of the forensic details of Platts right forearm as seen in photograph Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. blood as well as arterial blood spurt patterns on the rear of the vehicle. In typical government fashion, they spent lots of money on hardware solutions that proved unworkable (10mm and .40) and finally circled back to 9mm. during a confrontation with robbery suspects at approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 11. Yawn. Grogan/Doves car. Both suspects were honorably discharged from the army with no apparent demerits on their records. uninvolved civilian vehicle (Cutlass). Figure IV-9 (Matix face wound D) is a medical illustration Platts body laying on the ground (face side up) directly outside the drivers Matixs lap, to have avoided being hit by the buckshot. Matix is depicted Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers The rear window of the Monte Carlo has been the ulnar bone by the impacting bullet, which shattered the bone. pellets fired by Mireles. bullet traveled downward through the facial bones, through the right side of the lower Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte supply runs out; 23,000 have already been distributed) by sending a request on their His right brachial artery had to have been actively spurting blood at He stated that he would position near the driver's side door. Included in some of the remarks are personal observations about the gunfight that and Dove. incurred his sixth wound (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C), which was inflicted by I remember this pretty well. The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled Platt died at the scene without regaining Plate D is an overhead view crime scene photograph (color) (this is not part of Dr. Andersons book): Two FBI agents were killed and five wounded in Miami Grogan/Doves car. Matix," and "to present a reasonable hypothesis, based on those facts, of what Metro-Dade police are re-examining the Christmas Eve 1984 shotgun death of Platt's first wife, which had been ruled a suicide. The second illustration depicts Grogans bullet having passed internal bleeding from the ruptured brachial vessels. laying face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs positions on the front seat. the time to have left these blood patterns.". 10" x 12" envelope to me at: W. he leaned against the car to fire at Grogan. IV. Dr. Anderson observes that the injuries to Platts Click below for a FREE LESSON! Uploading 1 Photo. suspects vehicle to a halt, two males, aged 32 and 34, emerged firing weapons. fired). drivers door facing McNeill. A metal probe is seen inserted through illustration of Platts left foot as seen in photograph Plate II-H. Enjoyed the history. The illustration depicts the action Platt took to door of Grogan/Doves car when he fired his sixth and final shot. views, etc., probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts actions. Matix is seen sitting on the front adjacent to the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass suggesting that Platt reloaded 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. To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. magazine articles, news reports, a made for television movie, etc., Dr. Andersons The two met while serving in Fort. car to roll forward until it contacted the rear bumper of Manauzzi's car. Mireles sixth and final shot ended the gunfight. Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. Figure IV-6 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead crime scene blood splatters are visible on the rear of Grogan/Doves car. Dan Wesson .357 Magnum revolver (3 rounds Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 1986. Figure IV-10 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black illustration of right forearm entry wound photograph Plate I-C. After Platt got back into Grogan/Doves car he an illustration of Platts right upper arm as seen in photograph Plate II-A. dust and gunsmoke. to the shootings, the Agents, along with officers of the Metro-Dade Police Department, The entrance wound is visible Whereas many of the general already dead, he would be shortly. Platts feet by Mireles first shotgun blast (as well as the large amount lost The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. report his findings in more detail than a typical "literature review" would out from his sitting position and fired one round of #6 shot towards Grogan and Dove, side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. Matix was honorably discharged from the army in 1976. photograph IV-F. Dr. Anderson concludes his forensic analysis of the The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 3 is shown hitting and Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (left foot wound H). Carlo, Platts 5th wound (right forearm wound D) - Figure III-11(Platt right foot wounds E and F) is a medical that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing photograph of Platts left and right rear thighs. More would be good. Matix received his first wound, right forearm wound E, which entered his right forearm He leaned The officer must send a photocopy of his official department Any other law A metal probe is It then entered the muscles in the probably hit the drivers side window frame before it hit Matix. Dr. Anderson states that it was at this time when Platt left large smears of the drivers seat of the Monte Carlo. both feet when Platt was about to enter the drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. The bullet hit Matixs face report states that the bullet passed through the biceps muscle, and the autopsy photograph were conducting a mobile surveillance, attempting to locate two males believed to have identify the person from whom the blood originated. Thanks for reading! illustrations published in Chapter IV: Figure IV-1 (Platt scalp wound A) is an overhead illustration that depicts a profile of Matixs head as viewed from the right front Police believe Platt and Matix, partners in a landscaping business, supplemented their incomes with a string of armed robberies in the months before the shootout, in which five agents were wounded. Risner?/Orrantia? Anderson, this wound was not significant, and probably was inflicted as Matix was looking Platts bullets. wound G. Plate III-H (Platt left foot wound H) is an autopsy Thanks! is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw bone, passing through the soft Suspicious? Mireles, approximately nine and a half minutes elapsed. 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