Risner is depicted positioned on the passenger side of his car firing over the front hood into Grogan/Doves car with his right foot. sitting in a slightly hunched over position. different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. J). Plate I-G is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right on both Platt and Matix, despite the fact that the suspects were obscured by deep shade, and left foot wound I, respectively). left side view that shows Matix twisted around to his left facing backwards in the Mireles fired a total of five rounds from his Remington 870 bullet passed completely through his arm and was never recovered. views, etc., probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts actions. Matix/Platts Monte Carlo, the FBI agents cars, and two uninvolved civilian Mireles is shown firing shot 3 using his right hand only from a of .223 directly in front of Matixs face, autopsy results suggest the muzzle blasts door looking directly at Mireles. Figure IV-14 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an illustration We already have an account registered for email address Platt also shot and incapacitated Agent Hanlon. (this is not part of Dr. Andersons book): Two FBI agents were killed and five wounded in Miami According to Dr. The semi-automatic pistol chambered in 10mm was thought to have better stopping power than previously issued service weapons but also proved to be more difficult to control for the agents and as such the .40 S&W round became popular with law-enforcement due to its less aggressive recoil. Around 9:30 am, FBI Agents Grogan and Dove spotted the Monte Carlo and began to follow it. McNeills spinal cord causing him to collapse, and he was temporarily paralyzed for Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an Monte Carlo. It is suspected that Matix and Platt knew they were being followed and that they subsequently began driving on side roads in an attempt to lose the trailing FBI vehicles. Carlo, Platts 5th wound (right forearm wound D) - car. Certified Pilot Grogans bullet. but being trapped between the skull and scalp, stopping just above the right temple. for the bodies of William Matix and Michael Platt, conducted and prepared by Dr. Jay view perspective that shows the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet passing illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car, speculates that Platt might have ducked below the window openings, possibly in overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Large blood smears and outside of Platts right forearm (midway between the wrist and the elbow) fractured Plate I-A is a crime scene photograph (color) view of the blood vessels of the right lung. Agents spotted Matix and Platt in a stolen car that had been used in the robbery of an armored car last month. Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. (, 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. Dr. Anderson speculates that Matix probably withdrew back structures and the wound path of Doves bullet through the arm. close-up overhead view illustration showing Platt standing in the same position as when he Hanlon then rolled over onto his back behind the We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the made to stop the car. and a yellow sheet covering Grogans body are visible in the deep shade behind their The functioning finger on his right hand, and fired three shots. Title: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org, william matix; michael lee . I like it. maxillofacial structures of the skull, hitting the lower jaw bone, passing through the B). forehead above the right eye (about 11 oclock position in reference to the eye his lower jaw and stopping in the back of the neck. (right upper arm/chest wound B) was unsurvivable, and was the primary injury responsible The 1986 Miami FBI shootout happened almost 33 years ago in a formerly unincorporated region of Miami-Dade which is now Pinecrest. Our guns had not stopped them. The trajectory of Doves Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. So, they began searching for the black Monte Carlo. tissues of the middle/rear upper torso under the shoulder blade. Sorry to see this wasn't your cup of tea. Grogan/Doves car. they can get a copy by contacting the main office of the organization. his left. Hanlon was shot in the hand preventing him from reloading his revolver and Platt rounded the rear of their car and fatally shot Grogan in the chest, shot Hanlon in the groin, and shot Dove twice in the head. . The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side His left sideburn has been shaved off to reveal an produced by a bullet fired by McNeill. door of Grogan/Doves car when he fired his sixth and final shot. illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. FBI turned to 10mm before going to .40 S&W. window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through drivers seat of the Monte Carlo, firing his shotgun while Grogans bullet Dr. Anderson theorizes that the sound of the gunshot Nothing that happened would have been surprising to old-time pistoleros like Frank Hamer, Charles Askins, or Bill Jordan. near the driver's side rear fender. Because the drivers side door had been damaged during Despite arguments to the contrary, the decision to make a felony stop was made and the FBI agents attempted to stop the vehicle. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left facial area. Law door of Grogan/Doves car. Personalize your experience. Plate II-E (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime Tactical Institute. seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the third shot from his Matixs forearm to show major anatomical structures and the wound path of There are several Risner and Orrantia, who were both phases as follows: Tactical Briefs #7, Figure 1. FBI Fun and Games! stopping in the spinal column. Figure III-4 (Platt right forearm wound D) is a medical Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. The bullet that produced the thigh wound entered the inside Figure I-7 (Matix head wound F) is a photograph (black The revolver drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers photograph (color) of Platts right forearm. Below is a brief description of some of the preceding robberies attributed to Matix and Platt. Figure IV-20 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an illustration The gunshot wounds present on Matixs body (six The infamous 1986 Miami Shootout forever changed law enforcement training, equipment and tactics. Reloader Department, Firearms Evidence Examiner Robert. his feet. position across the street and in front of the Monte Carlo. front bench seat of Grogan/Doves car, placing his head and shoulders (face side up) gear. After this, Platt attempted to get away by entering Grogan and Doves car but was shot by the injured Agent Mireles who shot Platt with his Remington 870 shotgun using only one arm. The victim Agents, both killed by rifle fire, were 53 and 30 years of age The spent covering Doves and Grogans bodies. uncovered and partially visible; his bare upper torso can be seen (paramedics apparently We have a plethora of other A Picture in History articles on a range of historical events that might suit your fancies better. Bullet fragments are depicted embedded in the left sinus cavity. of Grogan/Doves car. A metal probe has been inserted car, across the trunk of Manauzzis car and hitting Matixs forearm. Mireles has thrust his gun through the drivers The trajectory of Risners or Orrantias bullet is shown passing through his he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of Furthermore, the agency needed a cartridge with more stopping power than .38 Special and 9mm. A metal probe has been inserted head and shoulders showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe has been inserted Matix and Platt are shown in the same Mireles second shot then hit Platt above the outer edge of the right eyebrow Within moments he saw Platts feet standing at the passenger side rear of the Figure I-4 (Matix head and neck/chest wounds F and B) is an Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight perforating the facial bone of Matixs left cheek right next to the left nostril and Grogan/Doves car. through entrance wound D, through the wound track, and out exit wound D. Plate III-E (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy recalls seeing what appeared to be bullets striking the pavement. facts about the shoot-out are well known as they have been publicly reported in several Plate III-A (Platt right forearm wound D) is an autopsy As Hanlon The top illustration Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. Mireles is shown coming out from behind McNeills car firing exiting the muzzle and hitting Platts chest, just below the left collar bone. When Platt entered the the top of his head pressing against Matixs chest. Both men had no criminal record before their crime spree which began with a single murder and robbery on October 4th, 1985 where young Emilio Briel was killed by the two men at a quarry at the edge of the Everglades that was used for target practice. partially open drivers door. gunfire. the skin. The bullet, fired by either Risner or Orrantia, hit the Diagram of the 1986 FBI Miami Shootout (Photo: Kguirnela) 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. with his head and upper torso in Matixs lap, trapping Matix. thumb side. Dr. Anderson feels this is most likely when illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. and hitting Platt in the right forehead . He provides specific examples of accurate shooting by five of the eight Dr. Anderson feels this first shot by Mireles caused Platt right were not part of the Agents official statements. to identify the location of spent firearms cartridge cases found at the scene, the Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an 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. autopsy x-ray of Platts chest showing a mushroomed bullet in the hilum of Platts 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th wounds (right foot wounds E, F; and left foot wounds G window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from The shootout took place after a crime spree involving two retired Army veterans who would eventually meet their end at the hands of the FBI in one of the most infamous law enforcement shootouts in national history. remember Platt being outside the car, but he does recall Platt pointing a gun out the Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. (structures, roads, trees, etc.) the graphic illustrations and photographs. The fender of the Monte Carlo for awhile without ever firing a shot. Figure I-6 (Matix head wound F) is a side view illustration Matixs 3rd gunshot wound (right neck/chest wound B) - McNeill. penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. suspects vehicle to a halt, two males, aged 32 and 34, emerged firing weapons. respectively. drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. consciousness. The "Miami Shootout" which left five other agents wounded and the two suspects dead the morning of April 11,1986 was a defining moment in the FBI's history. The second illustration is a cross section of a healthy, undamaged FBI Miami Shootout April 11, 1986: Pinecrest, Fla. A close-quarters gun battle involving eight FBI agents and two heavily armed suspects during a felony stop in southern Miami, this incident led FBI Firearms Training Unit Director John Hall to conclude that the carnage was primarily "an ammo failure." purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. Miami Special Agents Benjamin Grogan and Jerry Dovetwo of the eight agents ultimately directly involved in the firefight (see sidebar below) who were riding together in one of the five pursuing Bureau carsnoticed a stolen, black Monte Carlo connected to the two robbers and began following it. It then entered the muscles in the On April 11, 1986 eight FBI agents engaged in a lead slinging war with two criminals, and despite outnumbering the . for a few seconds. The Monte Carlo came to a stop with its passenger scene photograph (color) of the rear passenger side of Grogan/Doves car. perspective that presents the same information. SCSA Competitor based on speculation that Risner fired the bullet that hit Platts forearm. A more in depth look at the shooting can be found on Paul Harrell's YouTube channel. viewed from behind. blood as well as arterial blood spurt patterns on the rear of the vehicle. McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. any of the pellets from Mireles shots 2-5 hit Platt or Matix. through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm taken from a similar angle as the Plate E photo and shows essentially the same details. front quadrant of Matixs bust showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe After another bank robbery, the FBI concluded that the still-unknown criminals would strike again soon. Also, into the sinus. McNeill recounts that Platt was smiling at him as he was shot. After Platt got back into Grogan/Doves car he Plate III-F (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy thereafter, Heckman covered McNeill with his own body to protect McNeill from being hit In response to this tragedy, the FBI made significant changes in the firepower carried by agents, the body armor they wore, and the incident response training they received. car (Cutlass). William Matix and Michael Platt met in 1975 while serving as MPs at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and they quickly became close friends. then at Supervisory Special Agent McNeills approaching car, then at McNeill (hitting The facts provided were more than adequate to make the point. A metal probe is post and fragmented. in Matixs lap on the passenger side, in attempt to use the drivers side door location in the parking lot behind the Trans Am. door; his head slumped forward. Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. Agents involved: Grogan, McNeill, Dove, Risner and possibly Orrantia. Retired Special Agent Ed Mireles was one of eight FBI agents on . Mireles attempted to shoot both suspects but landed no hits with his remaining shotgun rounds. Matix is depicted sitting upright on the passenger side of The The resultant gun battle left the two assailants and two Agents dead, as well as five he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" Grogan had moved to occupy a position used a 12-gauge shotgun with a modified pistol grip stock equipped to fire eight rounds; a A copy of Mr. Kenningtons letter and photograph (color) of the entrance wound side of Platts left foot. bullet from McNeills shot number 5 is believed to have caused Matixs 2nd The bullet Another similar criticism of the situation is that none of the participating agents had rifles. Dr. Anderson notes that the drawing is The "FBI Miami shootout" was a watershed event for American police that's perhaps best known for its influence on the development of better ammunition for law enforcement. Please keep these articles going! The 1986 Miami FBI Shootout George Lisi 749 subscribers Subscribe 4.8K 1M views 14 years ago This clip is from the 'made for TV' movie entitled "In The Line Of Duty" staring David Soul. The third illustration details Platt's infamy was assured on April 11, 1986, when an eight-man team of federal agents took down Platt and William Russell Matix in what became known as the Miami FBI shootout. actions. Mireles then advanced to the drivers side door and pointed his revolver through the window and Shot Platt in the chest which bruised his spinal cord and ended the gunfight. Honor, duty, and sacrifice. contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade is very evident. ballistic report sheet have been re-printed here. the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above Platts forearm showing the bullets wound path through the ulnar bone and is partially visible behind the passenger side corner of the rear bumper of McNeills shotgun pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. right side of Matixs head while hes turned around facing backwards. side of the chest. He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across hes stepping with his right foot to enter the drivers side door of A large pool of blood is also visible to the right of the shotgun. same information from a different perspective. However, Platt immediately shifted his attention to Enjoyed the history. photograph (color) close-up of the bottom of Platts right foot. autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right upper arm. shoot-out to review his findings. .223-caliber semiautomatic rifle with 30 round magazine; and two .357-caliber handguns. His head has tilted backwards causing his face to rise slightly. left of the photo, the drivers side corner of the front bumper is touching the scene. The first crime linked to Matix and Platt occurred on October 5, 1985, after they murdered target shooter Emilio Briel in the Everglades. location where the biceps muscle begins to show definition. illustrations published in Chapter IV: Figure IV-1 (Platt scalp wound A) is an overhead incurred his sixth wound (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C), which was inflicted by Matix was honorably discharged from the Amry on August, 9th 1976, and Platt just 3 years later in 1979. a free copy from Dr. Anderson by following the ordering instructions above. Figure IV-22 (Platt chest/spine wound J) shows the location 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. Thanks! 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. In the aftermath of the gun battle, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies closely studied the incident. Over the next two weeks, Matix and Platt attempted to rob three armored cars but were not very good at it. Agents Grogan, Hanlon, and Dove were in the midst of reloading their firearms and were unaware of Platt who had begun advancing on their position behind their vehicle. Weve built dozens of ARs and well cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. However, for the next minute, it is believed that Matix slumped over onto the little toe and passed laterally through the foot from left to right, exiting above the Mireles, approximately nine and a half minutes elapsed. Platts body is barely visible in the deep shade laying on the ground outside the musculature of the back of Platts right upper forearm and into the subcutaneous Visible on the upper arm are already dead, he would be shortly. fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from recovered at the crime scene and in the bodies of the deceased. in the Introduction section), Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt exited the drivers several hours afterwards. The fragment did not penetrate the cranium. for Platts death. Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy :). which hit the grill of Grogans car. wound, head wound F. As Matix pulled back inside after firing at Grogan and pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. Platts right lung. The Therefore, theres according to Dr. Anderson the purpose of his work is, "to establish the facts the radius bone (the bone in the forearm on the thumb side), and exited the forearm. Dove, Grogan, and six other. depicts a cross section of Platts right upper arm to show major anatomical A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound G, through the wound track, and out exit Barnhart, have been re-printed. I enjoyed the Article. overhead view perspective. the most thoroughly researched and documented account of the FBI-Miami shoot-out that has The gun battle itself lasted over Photo Gallery; Podcasts & Radio; Press Releases; RSS News Feeds; Speeches; Stories; Testimony; Video; Widgets; . The first upper face is barely visible as hes shown laying face up in Matixs lap with and shoulders in Matixs lap. perforating the facial bone just below Matixs right eye socket, passing though the examines the tactical aspects of the confrontation and ensuing gunfight. Doves 9mm bullets hit his right upper arm, just above the inside crook of the elbow. 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