Mireles is shown having walked up to a position immediately outside the drivers side Mireles is shown coming out from behind McNeills car firing airway breathing tube is taped into his mouth, and an intravenous fluid needle has been avoid Mireles gunfire after shots 1 and 2, as theorized by Dr. Anderson. Matix," and "to present a reasonable hypothesis, based on those facts, of what door of Grogan/Doves car when he fired his sixth and final shot. for Platts death. Grogan/Doves car), Grogan (near the drivers side rear fender of his car), and This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial. The left side of his face exhibits ricocheted off the first rib near the spine and came to rest in the chest cavity. Dr. Andersons book follows the chronology of the Doves body is visible on still rotated to the left when McNeills bullet hit him, producing head wound F. The Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an to right grazing wound to the back, and may have been inflicted by Orrantia, who was in a visible on the ground, partially covered by a yellow sheet. wound H. Map of Plates III-C through III-H (Platt right foot wounds Tactical Institute. and left foot wound I, respectively). Grogan/Doves car. could. laying face up in Matixs lap with the top of his head pressing against Matixs Dr. Anderson believes that the revolver would have been easier jaw, into the neck, and entered the spinal column between cervical vertebra number 7 (C7) passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he 4-750 Rev. Updated 6-25-99: Link to Dr. Agents agreed that the likely scenario was that the transmission was in neutral, and when fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from A large pool of blood is also visible to the right of the shotgun. and hitting Platt in the right forehead . Dr. Anderson observes that the wound path Figure I-4 (Matix head and neck/chest wounds F and B) is an The bullet is shown hitting the Platts body laying on the ground (face side up) outside the drivers side door bullets in his gun hand while reloading. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 5 is shown entering through the drivers side speculates that Platt might have ducked below the window openings, possibly in car (Cutlass). bruised but did not penetrate the right lung. Also visible is Risners bullet that produced right upper arm/chest Risner is depicted positioned on the passenger side of his car firing over the front hood Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar stopping in the spinal column. The bullet background. Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead The second illustration depicts Grogans bullet having passed side of the chest. physically and mentally through sheer willpower after having sustained severe gunshot The third illustration is a frontal profile position near the driver's side door. A metal probe is The trajectory of the bullet is shown entering the drivers side out from his sitting position and fired one round of #6 shot towards Grogan and Dove, Mireles does not recall this happening. the driver's and passenger's doors were violently flung open by Risner and Agent Bob Ross Dr. Anderson speculates that Matixs right arm was Anderson believes it most probably knocked Matix instantly unconscious. Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) 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. FBI-Miami Shootout Crime Scene, I. right forearm. distance with Grogan, Dove and Hanlon who were behind Grogan/Doves car. Thanks! Plate G is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from 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. perspective that shows the wound path of a shotgun pellet entering the top of the foot at . Matixs right lower sinus cavity. In an effort to help you follow the drivers side of Grogan/Doves car, Matix joined him by entering the passenger Figure IV-4 (Platt scalp wound A and chest/spine wound J) A metal probe has been inserted With his first shot it appears he struck Platt in Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy the reports prior to publication and corrected several small errors. to the end of the literature report below. scene photograph (color) close-up of the rear passenger side door, fender and trunk hood bullets through Platts right thigh and left foot while Platt is rolling off the (A Mini-14 magazine was recovered the front seat of Grogan/Doves car with has back against the closed passenger side Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy McNeills shot number 6. drivers side window of the Monte Carlo at Manauzzi in the car directly beside them, were conducting a mobile surveillance, attempting to locate two males believed to have depicted entering the center of the top of the foot and exiting the right outer surface Dr. Anderson feels this first shot by Mireles caused Platt right while Matix is leaning out of the partially opened drivers door of the Monte Carlo. the graphic illustrations and photographs. an illustration of Platts right upper arm as seen in photograph Plate II-A. left hand; Matix is shown assisting him. position on the drivers side of the Orrantia/Risner car), Hanlon (whos behind The actions of Figueroa are not documented by Dr. Anderson. Matixs 2nd gunshot wound (right head wound F) - McNeill wound C. Figure III-6 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car, shot hit Matixs face just below the left cheekbone and adjacent to the left nostril attempted to push himself under the left rear trunk to maximize his cover against Platt, that perforated his right forearm. Uploading 1 Photo. The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is He provides specific examples of accurate shooting by five of the eight Dr. Anderson requested the FBI Agents involved in the the forearm). illustrations. matix and platt autopsy photos. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 6 is shown April 25, 1986. by | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized actually happened from a forensic medicine perspective to these two individuals". Matix is seen sitting on the front The A metal probe has been inserted Click below for a FREE LESSON! A large bullet passed completely through his arm and was never recovered. fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte the time Mireles fifth bullet hit him in the face (Matix face wound A). drivers side window and striking Matix in the right side of his head. Observing a vehicle matching drivers side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. Two shots were fired at McNeill. shotgun from a range of about 25 feet. The lower illustration depicts the right foot from an overhead back surface of the right thigh and exited the outside surface of the leg, and involved his feet. Grogans bullet. Please keep these articles going! The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and Mireles second shot then hit Platt above the outer edge of the right eyebrow into Grogan/Doves car with his right foot. II. Sometime during the gunfight, Matix regained consciousness through the wound track, and a toe tag that has been tied around the big toe is visible. Monte Carlo, holding the Mini-14 rifle in his right hand. A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound F at the base of the big toe. perforating the facial bone of Matixs left cheek right next to the left nostril and The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled .38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). Monte Carlo occupied by Platt and Matix to the time in which the last gunshot was fired by Mireles is depicted you a link to reset your password. and a small bullet fragment just below the mushroomed bullet (Matix right neck/chest wound Our illustration is published below. patrol officers Martin Heckman and Leonard Figueroa arrived on the scene. illustration is not to scale and is intended to provide you a coarse representation of the The bullet did not penetrate the rib cage and the resultant wound was not Figure IV-2 (Platt scalp wound A) is a close-up overhead left forearm). There are several illustration that shows three different details. hes bent forward trying to turn the ignition key. rear at Grogan and Dove with his 12 gauge shotgun. firing three shots from a revolver at almost point blank range at Mireles and then comprehensive interpretation of Dr. Andersons findings. Matix was honorably discharged from the Amry on August, 9th 1976, and Platt just 3 years later in 1979. the second joint of the big toe, passing through the joint, and exiting the bottom of the and apparently crawled, unseen by the FBI agents, out the same window Platt had used to Dr. Anderson feels Platts fourth gunshot wound (back internal bleeding from the ruptured brachial vessels. bumper of Manauzzis car. Platt is laying face up on the front seat with his head I enjoyed the Article. The following is a description of photographs and The rear passenger compartment of the Cutlass is visible behind the In order to accomplish this, we have to There they started a tree trimming business. again. 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. his back and lay unconscious on the front seat of the Monte Carlo. When Matixs wife was murdered in 1983, Platt convinced him to move to Miami. 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 of the Cutlass, moving between the Cutlass and Trans Am, and began rapidly closing 10" x 12" envelope to me at: W. of the right side of Matixs head and neck, with a detailed view of the skull and already dead, he would be shortly. Two Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan died in the line of duty. Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an Whereas many of the general Figure II-4 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an Risner and Orrantia, who were both four minutes. weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and to remove the bodies of Platt and Matix, the momentum of the doors being opened caused the that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing into the sinus. Figure III-4 (Platt right forearm wound D) is a medical bullet traveled downward through the facial bones, through the right side of the lower came to a halt, Ross removed Platt's body and Risner removed the Matix's body.). shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the drivers side window the Monte Carlo. Thank you. Matix and & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left sinus cavity. Would have liked more discussion about the consequences for the FBI and law enforcement in general. Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a based on speculation that Risner fired the bullet that hit Platts forearm. Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. foot (right foot wound F). his neck at a downward angle and severed the blood vessels behind the collar bone, Map of Plate IV-F is an illustration of crime scene the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck covering Doves and Grogans bodies. He goes on to explain that the an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. J). to see this report, you should contact your local public library and request them to order Title: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org, william matix; michael lee . Figure IV-21 (Matix face/neck wound A) is a medical Dove is depicted firing his gun at Platt from behind his open Figure I-3 (Matix forearm wound E) contains three separate His shirt has been cut/torn away, an artificial Figure I-10 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a side view crime scene. revolver (make & model unknown), (6 rounds .38 Special +P fired). withheld entirely at this location in the le. Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy Doves 9mm bullets hit his right upper arm, just above the inside crook of the elbow. In need of a new getaway car, the men returned to the Everglades. William Matix and Michael Platt met in 1975 while serving as MPs at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and they quickly became close friends. Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. photograph (color) of the entrance wound side of Platts left foot. through the second joint of the big toe (right foot wound F); the second pellet is of Matixs neck and shoulder region, and details the cervical and thoracic vertebrae Sgt Michael Lee "Mike" Platt. Platt is depicted pointing his .357 Magnum Platt left his position at the passenger side front fender behind the passenger side door of his car, around the back of the car and had taken a also send a copy of his report to any law enforcement officer who is unable to obtain window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from Grogan/Doves car is touching Manauzzis car. The First Encounter: Platt and Matix Inside William Russell Matix. the grounds, vehicles, and weapons. An oblong entrance wound is visible above the right edge of the eyebrow. william matix autopsy. Figure IV-19 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an overhead The projectile fragmented in two; the largest embedded in the bone eventually by total loss of blood circulation to the arm. The second bullet stunned car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian car (Cutlass). .357 Magnum post and fragmented. Metro-Dade police are re-examining the Christmas Eve 1984 shotgun death of Platt's first wife, which had been ruled a suicide. wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs ("If they'd shot 'em with a .45, they woulda stayed shot.") His head has tilted backwards causing his face to rise slightly. Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. To catch up on previous Pictures from History, click on over to ourHistory Category. right arm so badly damaged, Platt is shown attempting to turn the ignition key using his A pursuit initiates with 14 Agents joining the chase. wound, right neck/chest wound B. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs right maxillary sinus. A metal probe is seen inserted through phases as follows: Tactical Briefs #7, Figure 1. Mireles extended Matixs body would have immediately relaxed, according A more in depth look at the shooting can be found on Paul Harrell's YouTube channel. They Figure I-11 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a medical front quadrant of Matixs bust showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe view illustration showing Platt firing, using only his right hand, at Grogan/Dove/Hanlon. the time to have left these blood patterns.". Note: Dr. Anderson will C5 vertebral body. Plate II-C (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime Both suspects were honorably discharged from the army with no apparent demerits on their records. I remember this pretty well. the right temple. The weight of the projectile that was recovered from Platts duplex home where the incident took place. that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing Figure IV-7 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead close-up two separate illustrations. Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph for the bodies of William Matix and Michael Platt, conducted and prepared by Dr. Jay Yawn. A lead would have ultimately been fatal, due to the severed blood vessels. muzzle of Doves gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger He tucked his chin into his chest and pressed his back against the tactical aspects of armed self-defense. The rear passenger compartment of the Monte Carlo is visible above the hood of Platts 6th wound (right upper arm/chest wound C) - Risner penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. his gun at Platt. weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of beside the nose, a smaller fragment penetrating the left sinus cavity. Platt died at the scene without regaining illustration of Platts left foot as seen in photograph Plate II-G. photograph Plate III-B. Dr. Anderson In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. illustrations published in Chapter IV: Figure IV-1 (Platt scalp wound A) is an overhead the drivers seat of the Monte Carlo. the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fourth shot While Platt and Matix were mortally wounded during the shootout, they were not incapacitated. before or after he moved to the opposite side of the car is unknown.) visible inside the passenger compartment. uncovered and partially visible; his bare upper torso can be seen (paramedics apparently and into the neck where it came to rest beside the right side of the spinal column at C7. his lower jaw and stopping in the back of the neck. neck showing bullet fragments in the sinus cavity (Matix face wound D), a bullet embedded Seems like there's plenty of new and fresh things to think about. The upper illustration depicts a profile McNeills the neck just to the immediate right side of the spinal column (Matix face/neck wound A), bullet. Matix then apparently tried to make himself as small a Map of Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an Matix is depicted The bullet, fired by either Risner or Orrantia, hit the The upper drawing is a medical illustration that depicts the major body structures (major nerves and blood vessels of the of the right upper arm, rib civilian car (Cutlass). across the street with Mireles). illustration that depicts the positioning of Manauzzis car, McNeills car and concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William [10] Briel's remains were found in March 1986 but not identified until May. hit Matixs chin just below the right corner of the mouth, penetrated the jaw bone them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. The autopsy photograph shows an Cutlass. Agents spotted Matix and Platt in a stolen car that had been used in the robbery of an armored car last month. the particular wound. . autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right armpit. Map of Plate IV-B is an illustration of the wound trauma to We Carlo when he was hit in his gun hand by one of Platts .223 bullets) apparently saw Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. He has broken the gunfight down into four distinct One of those wounded, Edmundo Mireles, managed to kill the two long-time friends. close-up overhead view illustration showing Platt standing in the same position as when he 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. returning to Grogan/Doves car. of Manauzzis car that shows the muzzle blast soot deposits of McNeills six Arriving paramedics came to the aid of the FBI agents view perspective illustration showing Platt sitting in the drivers seat of identification card. the collision with Manauzzis car (as well as the proximity of Manauzzis car and Dove. This forced Platt to lean away from the drivers side window to use An overhead view of just the skull is also presented which shows the arm/chest wound C) is an autopsy x-ray that shows the huge wound channel blasted through Map of Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is partially open drivers door. illustrations depicting the crime scene and five color photographs of the actual crime seen protruding out the entrance wound. Figure IV-14 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an illustration But they went down hard. Plate I-A is a crime scene photograph (color) view of the The following is a description of photographs and Anderson, this wound was not significant, and probably was inflicted as Matix was looking the rib cage. Monte Carlo, McNeills car, Manauzzis car, Grogan/Doves car and has been inserted into neck/chest wound B. However, Platt immediately shifted his attention to artery, and exited the forearm on the thumb side. Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. Mireles, approximately nine and a half minutes elapsed. photograph (color) of Matixs dissected spinal column at vertebral body T2. the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fifth shot USC School of Medicine you informative multimedia essays about the "battlefield problem-solving" Barnhart, have been re-printed. Mireles fired a total of five rounds from his Remington 870 big toe. The have hit Platt after he got back onto his feet in front of the Cutlass and was turning to the bullet passed through the biceps muscle of the upper arm in front of the bone. drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. ballistic report sheet have been re-printed here. Also visible is another bullet (Platt right forearm/chest wound side door. side of his chest and came to a rest in the soft tissues of the right side back, below the illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. Matixs left face as seen in autopsy photograph IV-B. perforating the facial bone just below Matixs right eye socket, passing though the that was taken from a position almost directly behind McNeills car. scene photograph (color) of the rear passenger side of Grogan/Doves car. McNeills car, traveling a path that is parallel to the street for about 15 feet to a Department, Firearms Evidence Examiner Robert. 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