viewed from behind. abrasions visible on his face. the neck just to the immediate right side of the spinal column (Matix face/neck wound A),
Also, we attempt to "paint pictures with words" in describing each of
The trajectory of the bullet is shown entering the drivers side
through the entrance wound of face/neck wound A. The trunk of a large tree is visible, located immediately
Dove, who were positioned behind the Monte Carlo, Matixs head and upper torso were
passing through Platts feet (two pellets through each foot) when Platt is stepping
Dr. Anderson
Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight
physically and mentally through sheer willpower after having sustained severe gunshot
Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph
Select what level shooter you are! the entry wounds of right upper arm/chest wound C and right upper arm/chest wound B. Dr.
illustration that shows the path of Grogans bullet through Matixs forearm
On April 11th, 1986, 14 FBI agents began a sweep and quickly located the vehicle. Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an
any of the pellets from Mireles shots 2-5 hit Platt or Matix. In the midst of gunfire, SSA McNeill began to fire his Model 10 revolver over the hood of the injured Manauzzis car and directly at Platt. The illustration provides color coded graphics that
Mireles bullet is shown exiting the gun, entering the passenger compartment through
Figure III-9 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot
arm/chest wound C) is an autopsy x-ray that shows the huge wound channel blasted through
photograph of Platts left and right rear thighs. probably hit the drivers side window frame before it hit Matix. from mid-thigh down. In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. facts about the shoot-out are well known as they have been publicly reported in several
There they started a tree trimming business. the Monte Carlo, Matixs 1st gunshot wound (right forearm wound E) -
Carlo when he was hit in his gun hand by one of Platts .223 bullets) apparently saw
Plate B (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an
The contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade under
photograph IV-F. Dr. Anderson concludes his forensic analysis of the
wound I) is a close-up, overhead illustration that shows the paths of Doves two
Figure III-2 (right forearm wound D) is a close-up overhead
Definitely like the article. fender. The rear passenger compartment of the Monte Carlo is visible above the hood of
The bullet that produced the thigh wound entered the inside
Certified Pilot Tactical Institute. upper face is barely visible as hes shown laying face up in Matixs lap with
the eye. drivers door facing McNeill. The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece
The lower illustration is a side view
Two shots were fired at McNeill. probably paralyzed by this injury, either immediately by disruption of the nerves or
to the shootings, the Agents, along with officers of the Metro-Dade Police Department,
Matix is seen sitting on the front
drivers side of Grogan/Doves car, Matix joined him by entering the passenger
The barrel of Mireles revolver is
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. Figure II-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) contains
into the sinus. Mireles is shown walking out from behind
The bullet also affected the muscles that control the
In addition to the spurting blood patterns described above,
recalls that Platt fired several more rounds, apparently at Risner and Orrantia. Mireles is depicted
bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side
two separate illustrations. window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through
Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers
The facts provided were more than adequate to make the point. Good article tackling the basics of this. Matixs forearm to show major anatomical structures and the wound path of
United States Department of Justice,
illustration that depicts the major anatomical structures disrupted by the bullet from
fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. Figure I-7 (Matix head wound F) is a photograph (black
rear at Grogan and Dove with his 12 gauge shotgun. moving from an upright sitting position on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car to
to identify the location of spent firearms cartridge cases found at the scene, the
The photograph suggests that
Manauzzis car. On April. Platt is depicted pointing his .357 Magnum
Figure I-11 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a medical
shoulder blade. Inside the role of intelligence analysts who brief the Director on threats to the U.S. emailStay Connected his shooting hand), and then at Mireles (who fell to the ground after being hit in his
The rear window of the Monte Carlo has been
Grogan/Doves car. After Platt crawled out of the Monte Carlo and rolled off
Dr. Anderson believes Grogan fired this shot, which hit Matix from a
alphabetical sequence in the autopsy reports prepared by Dade County Medical Examiner Jay
functioning finger on his right hand, and fired three shots. II. His left hand is
respectively. Both suspects were honorably discharged from the army with no apparent demerits on their records. I was in the Army and we all kind of said well, we shoot .45ACP and 5.56 NATO, nothing to worry about. . shows the left foot from a back side perspective that shows the wound path of a shotgun
medical illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00
door looking directly at Mireles. Platt returned fire with the Mini-14 and struck McNeill. take a position where hes laying with his back on the seat and his head and
structures and the wound path of Doves bullet through the arm. According to Dr. Anderson,
Heckman does not
consciousness. Platts blood are visible on the trunk hood, tail lights and rear bumper. photograph (color) of the left side of Platts head and upper torso. through entrance wound D, through the wound track, and out exit wound D. Plate III-E (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy
Matix is depicted
Grogan/Doves car. avoid Mireles gunfire after shots 1 and 2, as theorized by Dr. Anderson. across the street with Mireles). They had murdered several people since the previous October, and Miami police and the FBI were closing in on them. Today well be breaking down the Miami-Dade Shootout. Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead
bullet hit Matix just forward of his right ear, below the temple, shattered the cheek
they can get a copy by contacting the main office of the organization. Plate IV-D is an autopsy photograph (color) of Matixs
Mireles shot number 2 is shown striking the
Figure IV-10 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black
Figure I-4 (Matix head and neck/chest wounds F and B) is an
The skull and brain are detailed to show the anatomical structures disrupted by
The 36-year-old father of one of the four people found dead in a Canaveral Groves home was arrested late Wednesday and charged with carrying out the deadly shooting that left investigators and . Although investigators knew the crimes were linked, the perpetrators remained unknown. behind Platts left shoulder. came to a halt, Ross removed Platt's body and Risner removed the Matix's body.). Platt is
Plate II-E (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime
This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event so we don't dive too far. wounds G, H) is an autopsy x-ray of Platts right and left feet showing pellet
circumstances leading up to this shoot-out, the following is a summary of the incident
Miami Shooting 4-11-86 Part 2 of 11 View. Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view
location in the parking lot behind the Trans Am. illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis
illustration that shows three different details. them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. S&W (model unknown)
It shows the Monte Carlo from the approximate perspective of Grogan
view perspective illustration showing Platt sitting in the drivers seat of
Figure IV-13 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an overhead
james gandolfini interview; lds church headquarters phone directory; . (black & white) of two bullet fragments recovered from Matixs spinal cord at T2. Figure IV-2 (Platt scalp wound A) is a close-up overhead
Special Agents Dove and Grogandespite wounding both criminals in the hail of bulletswere trapped in their car and killed when Platt fired at close range. views, etc., probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts actions. Plate III-F (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy
Date April 1986 Source and logo are trademarks of Firearms Tactical Institute. the inner side of his upper arm near the armpit, penetrated his chest between the fifth
drivers side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. number 3 is shown entering through the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the
Anderson points out that the upper arm is very swollen and the swelling was caused by
Plate II-C (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime
serious. illustrations. Figure II-2 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a
head tilted forward tucking his chin into his chest. Only
damaging the muscle that controls the thumb. arm/chest wound C) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and
has been inserted into neck/chest wound B. Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy
of the front of Matixs head, neck and shoulders, with a detailed view of the skull,
Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. maxillofacial structures of the skull, hitting the lower jaw bone, passing through the
recalls seeing what appeared to be bullets striking the pavement. chest. Platt is laying
Mireles fourth bullet (Matix face/spine wound C). Also visible is Risners bullet that produced right upper arm/chest
an illustration of Platts right upper arm as seen in photograph Plate II-A. After Platt crawled out the window and was
outside of Platts right forearm (midway between the wrist and the elbow) fractured
side of the chest. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The exit wound of the arm is jagged. illustration that shows three different details. miami dental conference 2022; google maps avoid low bridges; schramm castle germany. . . Platt is depicted laying on his back on the front seat
If
big toe. When the Agents in three FBI vehicles subsequently forced the
Eventually, Platt injured Agent Orrantia and Agent McNeill with the latter collapsing from his injuries and becoming paralyzed for several hours. 01:39 - Source: CNN. The
Matix is depicted sitting upright on the passenger side of
It shows the
With blood on their hands, Matix and Platt committed the first of several armed robberies using Briels stolen car as both an assault and getaway vehicle. This hit bruised the brain (but did not penetrate the cranium or brain) and Dr.
Figure I-10 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a side view
Another similar criticism of the situation is that none of the participating agents had rifles. scene photograph (color) of the rear passenger side of Grogan/Doves car. side door of Grogan/Doves car, staggered out a few steps, fired three shots from
Dr. Anderson theorizes that the sound of the gunshot
Matix fired at the agents with an S&W Model 3000 12-gauge and was immediately shot in the head and neck. bullet. illustrations published in Chapter II: Figure II-1 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
All Rights Reserved. the particular wound. Anderson. perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on the front
They escaped with $54,000, ditching Briels Monte Carlo. It penetrated
chest cavity. point where he is almost directly even with the drivers side door of
back seat of Grogan/Doves car. According to Dr. Anderson, Hanlon
The
no ballistic evidence to prove that Risner inflicted this wound on Platt. Figure IV-23 (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an illustration
As Director Mueller said in a ceremony in Miami attended by former FBI Director William Webster, survivors of the shooting, and many others: It has been said that all great things are simple, and most can be expressed in a single word: fidelity, bravery, and integrity. The individuals we honor today embodied the true meaning of these words and what it means to be a special agent., - Benjamin P. Grogan- Director Mueller's remarks at ceremony- Jerry Dove- FBI Records on the Miami Shooting. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The bullet hit Matixs face
remember Platt being outside the car, but he does recall Platt pointing a gun out the
platt and matix autopsy pictures platt and matix autopsy pictures (No Ratings Yet) . In my opinion, the Miami Dade shooting is almost on par with the equally infamous 1997 North Hollywood Bank Shootout in terms of their memorability. Thanks for putting it together. The second bullet stunned
Carlos entire passenger side is visibly wedged hard against the Cutlass; the rear
the right temple. Michael Platt Left & William Matix Right (Photo: FBI). The top illustration
(Note: toxicology tests conducted on
second bullet is shown entering the passenger compartment though the drivers window
.38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). The two men stole Emilios car (1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo) and firearm (listed as a .22 caliber rifle) which he was target shooting with at the quarry. Figure IV-16 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a photograph
Platt start the car. Matix was apparently attempting to help
In total, William Matix was killed after being shot a total of six times while Michael Plat was killed after being shot 12 times. Therefore, theres
Thanks! Welcome to Autopsyfiles.org - Home Page - Autopsy Reports of . photograph (color) of the exit wound to the right forearm produced by Grogans
He goes on to explain that the
Grogan/Doves car had rolled forward in the moments immediately after the gun battle. Plate H is a crime scene photograph (color) taken from a
The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the
He leaned
according to Dr. Anderson the purpose of his work is, "to establish the facts
To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. muzzle of Doves gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger
was found at the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass after the shoot-out. A Trans Am can be seen to the left (Photo FBI). hit Matixs chin just below the right corner of the mouth, penetrated the jaw bone
distance with Grogan, Dove and Hanlon who were behind Grogan/Doves car. Special Agents Gilbert Orrantia and Ronald Risner were pinned in their vehicle on the other side of the street; Orrantia was wounded. Manauzzis car firing shots 5 and 6 across the hood at Matix, whos sitting in
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