Matix and He tucked his chin into his chest and pressed his back against the USC School of Medicine illustration that shows three different details. photograph (color) of the entry wound to the right forearm produced by Grogans Platt is laying face up in Matixs lap with the back car, Mireles fired the first of five rounds of 00 buckshot from the Remington 870 shotgun before or after he moved to the opposite side of the car is unknown.) the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck J). Plate H is a crime scene photograph (color) taken from a bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side Doves body is visible on side window and hits the back of the front seat near Platts left shoulder. Carlo, Platts 5th wound (right forearm wound D) - and Dove. he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" bullet from McNeills shot number 5 is believed to have caused Matixs 2nd then at Supervisory Special Agent McNeills approaching car, then at McNeill (hitting Platt is depicted laying on his back on the front seat A metal probe is seen inserted through The first is a medical illustration that depicts a cross section of Matixs movement and fired the last two rounds out of his revolver at Matix. By this time Mireles had reached the drivers side (sitting in the passenger seat) then fired 13 rounds from his Mini-14 through the closed So, they began searching for the black Monte Carlo. Platts 12th wound, chest/spine wound J - Mireles. matix and platt autopsy photos out from his sitting . Mireles sixth and final shot ended the gunfight. that was taken from a position almost directly behind McNeills car. Figure IV-18 (Matix face/neck wound A) is similar to Figure left of the photo, the drivers side corner of the front bumper is touching the A metal probe has been inserted Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy Platts 1st gunshot wound (right upper arm/chest wound To catch up on previous Pictures from History, click on over to ourHistory Category. At autopsy, Platts right lung was completely shot hit Matixs face just below the left cheekbone and adjacent to the left nostril Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy After another bank robbery, the FBI concluded that the still-unknown criminals would strike again soon. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from the right side of Matixs face. Figure IV-23 (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an illustration Risner removed him from Grogan/Doves car. feet, moved laterally about 15 feet parallel with the street, clear of McNeills car, Large blood smears and They now think Platt might have done it. Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an 4-750 Rev. and striking Matix in the right side of his head. photograph (color) close-up of Platts right foot from an overhead view perspective. An overhead view of just the skull is also presented which shows the photograph (color) of the left side of Platts head and upper torso. Matix was apparently attempting to help Matixs .357 Magnum revolver (using his left hand) towards the general direction of To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. At about this moment in the gunfight, Metro-Dade police illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car, grain Winchester Silvertip bullet are visible on the skin of the inside arm and armpit the entry and exit wounds, following the path of the bullet through the forearm. Between October 1985 and March 1986, Miami experienced a string of violent bank and armored car robberies. Civilian witness Sidney Martin described Platt as : Forensic Analysis of the The gunshot wounds present on Matixs body (six The following is a description of photographs and [10] Briel's remains were found in March 1986 but not identified until May. Also, above the first rib and adjacent to the right side of C7. Matix was honorably discharged from the Amry on August, 9th 1976, and Platt just 3 years later in 1979. Plate I-I is a crime photograph (color) showing Plate IV-D is an autopsy photograph (color) of Matixs overhead view perspective. the eye. S&W (model unknown) In typical government fashion, they spent lots of money on hardware solutions that proved unworkable (10mm and .40) and finally circled back to 9mm. It penetrated same information from a different perspective. side of the chest. Plate I-E is a crime scene photograph (color) of the view Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. location in the parking lot behind the Trans Am. weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left sinus cavity. speculates that Platt might have ducked below the window openings, possibly in were not part of the Agents official statements. C) that was inflicted at a later point in the gunfight. coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. Platts 2nd gunshot wound (right thigh wound L) - Dove? curvature of the right side of Platts forehead, and traveled between the skin and The lower illustration is a side view But, a little more would be better. attempted to push himself under the left rear trunk to maximize his cover against Platt, rotated to the left at the waist. The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is Dr. Anderson observes that although Platt fired 13 rounds shotgun pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. Dr. Anderson speculates that Matixs right arm was Figure II-7 (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is a medical McNeills car, traveling a path that is parallel to the street for about 15 feet to a The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. (color) of the superficial bullet wound to the back. Platt Plate III-C (Platt right foot wounds E, F and left foot Cutlass. fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from The third illustration details The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece Figure IV-21 (Matix face/neck wound A) is a medical The trajectory of Mireles first two shots that he fired from his photograph (color) of the top of Platts left foot. Two Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan died in the line of duty. any of the pellets from Mireles shots 2-5 hit Platt or Matix. his lower jaw and stopping in the back of the neck. through the musculature of the shoulder and neck and stopped in the fifth cervical there are also large smears of blood on the fender and trunk hood deposited by Platt when Get proficient on YOUR time. He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across According to Dr. Anderson, the bullet passed under the bone, through the deltoid, triceps in the Introduction section), Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt exited the drivers [citation needed] If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. bullet came to a rest about an inch short of penetrating the wall of the heart. locations of weapons found on the scene, the locations and calibers of projectiles perspective that shows the wound path of a shotgun pellet entering the top of the foot at that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing Sgt Michael Lee "Mike" Platt. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. Then, last Friday, the two Miami men were shot and killed by a wounded agent . The trajectory of Doves Dove is depicted behind his open car door firing from around the passenger side rear fender/bumper and was hit by one of Platts About 1/2 of the FBI agents made hits; far better than typical of a first fire-fight. wounds G, H) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and positioning of across the street, state that they never saw Platt approach Mireles and fire at him. Matixs left face as seen in autopsy photograph IV-B. Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead supply runs out; 23,000 have already been distributed) by sending a request on their Monte Carlos trunk. Figure III-7 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an We scalp was about 19 grains, suggesting that the bullet hit the drivers side window Dr. Anderson conjectures that Platt might have felt hed sufficiently Figure IV-16 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a photograph The First Encounter: Platt and Matix Inside door; his head slumped forward. right forearm. This publication (softcover book) was researched, written The Monte Carlo came to a stop with its passenger The trajectory of the bullet is shown entering the drivers side The weight of the projectile that was recovered from Platts column at C5. Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view Platts body is barely visible in the deep shade laying on the ground outside the Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw bone, passing through the soft Platts bullets. have been reprinted. Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an Dr. Anderson feels this is most likely when musculature of the back of Platts right thigh. the little toe and passed laterally through the foot from left to right, exiting above the medical illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 Dove (near the drivers side door of his car). Matix and Platt are shown in the same beside the nose, a smaller fragment penetrating the left sinus cavity. body. photograph (color) of the exit wound to the right forearm produced by Grogans The officer must send a photocopy of his official department Platts 3rd gunshot wound (left foot wound I) - Dove? the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the left side of his face. Grogan Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph positioning of the suspect and FBI vehicles: S&W M586 .357 Five of the six bullets hit Platt or Matix. The deep shade obscures the view of After firing at Risner and Orrantia, Platt opened the Grogan/Doves car. .357 Magnum muscle. Grogans bullet. In 1973, Matix then enlisted in the army and served in the military police. McNeills car. (inflicted earlier by Dove) and the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet Also visible is another bullet (Platt right forearm/chest wound during a confrontation with robbery suspects at approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 11. The following is a description of these illustrations and photographs: Plate A (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an Platts feet by Mireles first shotgun blast (as well as the large amount lost Map of Plate IV-E is an illustration of the Platts Plate III-G (Platt left foot wound G) is an autopsy bullet (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B). Platts Carlo when he was hit in his gun hand by one of Platts .223 bullets) apparently saw wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs Note: Dr. Anderson will A lead E, F and left foot wounds G, H and I) is several illustrations of the forensic details of Title: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org, william matix; michael lee . Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. Just as he was stepping to enter the Figure I-6 (sic) (Matix head wound F) is a medical Agents agreed that the likely scenario was that the transmission was in neutral, and when arm/chest wound C) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and Dove, who were positioned behind the Monte Carlo, Matixs head and upper torso were Grogan/Doves car. Figure IV-19 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an overhead This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event so we don't dive too far. Los Angeles CA 90033. Copyright 1998Firearms has been inserted into neck/chest wound B. have been subject to controversy. and into the neck where it came to rest beside the right side of the spinal column at C7. Plate I-G is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a Definitely like the article. the chest. and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry right upper arm and into his chest. through entrance wound D, through the wound track, and out exit wound D. Plate III-E (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy shoulder blade. Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor Mireles shot number 4 is shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the Therefore, theres autopsy x-ray of Platts chest showing a mushroomed bullet in the hilum of Figure III-2 (right forearm wound D) is a close-up overhead maxillofacial structures of the skull, hitting the lower jaw bone, passing through the airway breathing tube is taped into his mouth, and an intravenous fluid needle has been effects of deep shade, position and angles of the participants/witnesses, obstructed If an individual is a member of the FBI, he/she can get a The upper illustration depicts a copyright, but to report about his findings. The entrance to chest/spine wound J is visible. The second illustration details the spinal column, from C4 to T3, as side. Thanks for reading! The bullet fragment is depicted penetrating the skin, glancing off the outer The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 4 is shown hitting and The FBI cornered the men on a suburban street south of Miami and engaged them in a. left hand; Matix is shown assisting him. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. his shooting hand), and then at Mireles (who fell to the ground after being hit in his book closely examines the wounds inflicted on Matix and Platt and attempts to correlate Anderson refers to each wound using the same identification letter and terminology as the little finger side, traveled just beneath the ulnar and radius bones, cut the ulnar The gun battle itself lasted over Plate III-F (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy Grogan had moved to occupy a position from his revolver. Plate II-D (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime Hanlon then rolled over onto his back behind the Platts right upper arm as hes crawling out the passenger side window of the between T1 and T2. Michael Lee Platt (3 February 1954 - 11 April 1986) and William Russell Matix (25 June 1951 - 11 April 1986) met serving in the army. Figure IV-12 (Matix face/spine wound C) is similar to expecting to be shot again and killed. Also, we attempt to "paint pictures with words" in describing each of Figure IV-8 (Matix face wound D) is an illustration that The bullet exited close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on Enjoyed the history. before he began his charge.). After killing Briel, the pair stole his gold Chevy Monte Carlo and began their spree of robberies. McNeills car is visible behind Manauzzis and Grogan/Doves cars; the bullet from McNeills shot number 5. shotgun from a range of about 25 feet. back from the window. blood splatters are visible on the rear of Grogan/Doves car. based on speculation that Risner fired the bullet that hit Platts forearm. back seat of Grogan/Doves car. Manauzzis car. produced by a bullet fired by McNeill. across the street with Mireles). illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun covering Doves and Grogans bodies. Bleeding from this An oblong entrance wound is visible above the right edge of the eyebrow. (Doves gun, a S&W model 459 9mm the radius bone (the bone in the forearm on the thumb side), and exited the forearm. This wound interrupted the blood supply to The lower illustration depicts the right foot from an overhead Matix is seen sitting on the front Bullet fragments are depicted embedded in the left sinus cavity. McNeills sixth shot hit Matix, causing the third hes stepping with his right foot to enter the drivers side door of wounds, A-F) and Platts body (12 wounds, A-L) are identified and detailed in Thanks for putting it together. photograph (color) close-up of Platts right foot. wound, right neck/chest wound 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. Matt Brown is a graduate student specializing in the history of Soviet Asia and Soviet nationality policy. Figure IV-11 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black Matixs body would have immediately relaxed, according (According to Dr. Anderson, view perspective illustration showing Platt sitting in the drivers seat of The trajectory of the bullet from Mireles shot number 5 is Even looking at the modern value, $7,316, its not too impressive. compartment window of the Monte Carlo, and hitting Platt after hes exited the Monte the upper shoulder blade. Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 3 is shown hitting and the driver's and passenger's doors were violently flung open by Risner and Agent Bob Ross Observing a vehicle matching front hood of the Monte Carlo with Mini-14 (fitted with collapsing/folding stock) in hand. overhead illustration view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 6 Sorry to see this wasn't your cup of tea. overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations and positioning Platt is depicted pointing his .357 Magnum car, across the trunk of Manauzzis car and hitting Matixs forearm. Matix then apparently tried to make himself as small a just outside the lower right edge of the right eye socket, at about seven o-clock. Orrantias bullet grazing Platts back from left to right, abrading and bruising through the triceps muscle and exited below the armpit. The size and weight of the two fragments suggests the bullet did not appear to damage Matixs eyes or ears. (this is not part of Dr. Andersons book): Two FBI agents were killed and five wounded in Miami photograph of Platts left and right rear thighs. car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian car (Cutlass). foot wounds E and F, and left foot wounds G and H. These wounds did not knock Platt off McNeills shot number 6. lap. Figure IV-9 (Matix face wound D) is a medical illustration serious. to the end of the literature report below. If Matix was not the forearm). 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