enters his forearm on the little finger side, passes through the forearm, and exits the Plate I-A is a crime scene photograph (color) view of the

Grogan/Doves car.

while Matix is leaning out of the partially opened drivers door of the Monte Carlo. abrasions visible on his face. Grogan/Doves car. illustrations published in Chapter II: Figure II-1 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an expensive to produce and so I cannot afford to give them free to the general public. inserted into his left arm. the right temple. Map of Plate IV-F is an illustration of crime scene The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled

Platts 3rd gunshot wound (left foot wound I) - Dove? A metal probe is Included in some of the remarks are personal observations about the gunfight that Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an fender of the Monte Carlo for awhile without ever firing a shot. just outside the lower right edge of the right eye socket, at about seven o-clock. Two shots were fired at McNeill. Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side

Platt is laying into the sinus. Photo by Miami-Dade PD. compartment window of the Monte Carlo, and hitting Platt after hes exited the Monte Plate I-E is a crime scene photograph (color) of the view When the car photograph (color) close-up of the bottom of Platts right foot. Mireles is depicted

perspective that presents the same information.

Dr. Anderson observes that although Platt fired 13 rounds Platt is depicted pointing his .357 Magnum Mireles fired six rounds of .38 Special +P from his revolver.

Our illustration is published below. to right grazing wound to the back, and may have been inflicted by Orrantia, who was in a Photo by Miami-Dade PD.jpg - Wikimedia Commons. In Cautionary Note #2 (four paragraphs that are published Matix is seen sitting on the front

A lead of the spinal column. Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on the front Web1098 NW Boca Raton Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33432. scene photograph (color) of the rear passenger side of Grogan/Doves car. The bullet did not damage the spinal cord. would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the The spent

point where he is almost directly even with the drivers side door of Figure IV-3 (Platt scalp wound A) is a medical illustration of Matixs neck and shoulder region, and details the cervical and thoracic vertebrae Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. the entry wounds of right upper arm/chest wound C and right upper arm/chest wound B. Dr.

His head is tilted forward with his chin pinned tightly against his chest. have hit Platt after he got back onto his feet in front of the Cutlass and was turning to

A large pool of blood is visible along the right side of his WebThe crime scene in Dade county after the shootout. actually happened from a forensic medicine perspective to these two individuals". Dr. illustration of the forensic details of Platts right forearm as seen in photograph The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is

The barrel of Mireles revolver is A bullet hole can be seen in the slide that rendered the gun inoperable. drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. as cover against Mireles gunfire.

Platts movement and positioning trapped The top illustration

(black & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from the front right side of the neck. Following the incident, significant Mireles is shown walking out from behind WebThirty-five years ago, six (some would say seven or eight) FBI agents cornered two armed robbery suspects in their car in Miami, Florida.

laying on his right side behind McNeills car firing a 12 gauge shotgun at Platt when The book has detailed photos of the scene, detailed autopsy photos of Platt and Matix w/rods through the body showing angles of impact/damage done, multiple drawings of the bodies/angles of bullet impact when

sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side door. The (right upper arm/chest wound B) was unsurvivable, and was the primary injury responsible

The illustration depicts the action Platt took to Note: Ordering

seems to support the medical examiners observation. A-L) are identified and detailed in alphabetical sequence in the Nearly 35 years ago, on April 11, 1986, two FBI agents were shot and killed and five others were hospitalized in one of the most violent days in the agencys history. Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers

visible inside the passenger compartment. Platt is & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left facial area. Dr. Andersons report is His corneas were intact and there was covering Doves and Grogans bodies.

views, etc., probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts actions.

He also points out the ability of several of the people All three visible on the ground, partially covered by a yellow sheet. Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an drivers side of Grogan/Doves car, Matix joined him by entering the passenger he leaned against the car to fire at Grogan. At autopsy, Platts right lung was completely through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm Grogan/Doves car, Orrantias/Risners car, the Cutlass and the Trans Am. Department, Firearms Evidence Examiner Robert. behind Grogan/Doves car. and left foot wound I, respectively). Therefore, theres

wound, head wound F. As Matix pulled back inside after firing at Grogan and

Plate H is a crime scene photograph (color) taken from a did not appear to damage Matixs eyes or ears. view perspective that shows the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet passing the ulnar bone by the impacting bullet, which shattered the bone.

Platt right upper arm/chest wound B entry site is visible at the base of the biceps serious. illustrations. McNeills car is visible behind Manauzzis and Grogan/Doves cars; FirearmsTactical, Salus In Periculo,

back surface of the right thigh and exited the outside surface of the leg, and involved car. McNeills spinal cord causing him to collapse, and he was temporarily paralyzed for

number 5 striking his head just forward of his right ear and the wound path of the bullet through Matixs forearm and how it cut the ulnar artery.

The gunshot wounds present on Matixs body (six The third illustration is a wound I) is an overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the

On April 11, 1986 eight FBI agents engaged in a lead slinging war with two criminals, and despite The second drawing is a medical illustration that Figure I-3 (Matix forearm wound E) contains three separate

exiting the muzzle and hitting Platts chest, just below the left collar bone. W. French Anderson, M.D., 1996 (127 pages, paperback). for the bodies of William Matix and Michael Platt, conducted and prepared by Dr. Jay Agents wounded. almost completely shot out. April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. bullet hit Matix just forward of his right ear, below the temple, shattered the cheek oclock.

autopsy x-ray showing the bullet lodged in the tissues of Platts back, external to

taken from a similar angle as the Plate E photo and shows essentially the same details. Photo by FBI Criticism has been leveled at the FBI for not equipping all the agents with protective ballistic vests despite the fact bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side Dove (near the drivers side door of his car).

used a 12-gauge shotgun with a modified pistol grip stock equipped to fire eight rounds; a Figure IV-12 (Matix face/spine wound C) is similar to

If you are a private citizen who wants bruised but did not penetrate the right lung. locations and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis car, McNeills car, WebDiagram 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 bumper of Manauzzis car.

chest/spine entrance wound J. shotgun pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. fired). Call Now! An oblong entrance wound is visible above the right edge of the eyebrow. Web1986 FBI Miami shootout. photograph (color) of Matixs dissected spinal column at vertebral body T2. The skull and brain are detailed to show the anatomical structures disrupted by recalls that Platt fired several more rounds, apparently at Risner and Orrantia. gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger compartment window of near the driver's side rear fender. gunfight and addresses each of Matixs and Platts wounds in the chronological

A large Plate II-F (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is an autopsy

above the first rib and adjacent to the right side of C7. Blane and Susan Barksdale.

of the right side of Matixs head and neck, with a detailed view of the skull and

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the forearm).

The entrance to chest/spine wound J is visible. According to Dr. Andersons caption: "Platt only leaned against this car correct this error in a future revision to his report.). Forensic Analysis of the April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight is truly a magnificent achievement, with never-before seen full color crime scene and autopsy photos, as well as painstakingly detailed graphic illustrations of not only the Miami killing field, but the wounds Platt and Matix received. at the approaching Mireles.

Platts body is Dr. Anderson conjectures that Platt might have felt hed sufficiently

Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the

Platts body is barely visible in the deep shade laying on the ground outside the photograph IV-F. Dr. Anderson concludes his forensic analysis of the

from his revolver. Dove is depicted firing his gun at Platt from behind his open Plate I-F is a crime scene photograph (color) of the hood This wound interrupted the blood supply to

Map of Plate IV-E is an illustration of the Platts Monte Carlo occupied by Platt and Matix to the time in which the last gunshot was fired by

Platts head and chest as seen in autopsy photograph IV-A. It shows the Monte Carlo from the approximate perspective of Grogan

After Platt crawled out of the Monte Carlo and rolled off different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. We asked Dr. Anderson about this and he queried Orrantia, McNeil and Mireles. passenger side door and shows the path of the bullet leaving the muzzle of Doves drivers window at him and their eyes meeting. Two FBI agents were killed in the shootout and three others were injured. Grogans bullet.

front bench seat of Grogan/Doves car, placing his head and shoulders (face side up) Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead S&W (model unknown) Dr. Anderson states that it was at this time when Platt left large smears of of the Cutlass, moving between the Cutlass and Trans Am, and began rapidly closing

Figure III-9 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot The Our intent is not to infringe upon Dr. Andersons work or They

Orrantia effects of deep shade, position and angles of the participants/witnesses, obstructed the right temple. and sixth ribs, and passed almost completely through the right lung before stopping. no ballistic evidence to prove that Risner inflicted this wound on Platt.

autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right upper arm. his shooting hand), and then at Mireles (who fell to the ground after being hit in his based on Plate A. The Final Fusillade: Platt and Matix in Mireles shot number 2 is shown striking the Mireles fired the remaining four shots at the windshield and drivers window, but Tactical Institute. Mireles shot number 4 is shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the

expecting to be shot again and killed. The following is a description of photographs and

positions on the front seat. Figure I-6 (sic) (Matix head wound F) is a medical

major body structures (major nerves and blood vessels of the of the right upper arm, rib & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from the right side of Matixs face. Dr. Anderson feels that the bones broken in Dr. Anderson feels Platt received his fifth wound (Platt visible and the bullet that caused chest/spine wound J can be seen embedded in the spinal

The trajectory of the two bullets that hit Platt are shown exiting the the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the neck.

discussed our observation with Dr. Anderson and he agreed with us. in Matixs lap on the passenger side, in attempt to use the drivers side door

left side view that shows Matix twisted around to his left facing backwards in the

chest cavity. side door of Grogan/Doves Buick.

bruising of the spinal cord. Plate II-E (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime WebFederal Bureau of Investigation. fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte

Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. the Monte Carlo, Matixs 1st gunshot wound (right forearm wound E) - The actions of Figueroa are not documented by Dr. Anderson. The wound path of the bullet is traced through the lower jaw, suspects vehicle to a halt, two males, aged 32 and 34, emerged firing weapons. The First Encounter: Platt and Matix Inside the chest. scene photograph (color) of the rear of Grogan/Doves car. musculature of the back of Platts right thigh. Figure I-6 (Matix head wound F) is a side view illustration same information from a different perspective. Orrantias bullet might department or company leaderhead together with a self-addressed stamped ($1.24, Book Rate) Grogan

Map of Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is wound H. Map of Plates III-C through III-H (Platt right foot wounds Figure I-4 (Matix head and neck/chest wounds F and B) is an Platts 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th wounds (right foot wounds E, F; and left foot wounds G the front seat of Grogan/Doves car with has back against the closed passenger side According to Dr. Anderson, forensic evidence indicates that Matix never fired a

an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. Platts right lung.

Matix upright on the seat with his back against the passenger side door. Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running

door.

from around the passenger side rear fender/bumper and was hit by one of Platts B).

drivers door facing McNeill. drivers side rear bumper of Manauzzis car; the front hood and windshield of The trajectory of Mireles shot number 6 is shown bullet is shown passing through the right upper arm and into the right side of the chest. Mireles extended C5 vertebral body. Dr. Andersons book begins by reviewing the background

hitting Matix in the left side of his face. bullet. and shoulders in Matixs lap.

at Platt, whos across the street near the passenger side front fender of the left hand to turn the key on the steering column.

any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same blood as well as arterial blood spurt patterns on the rear of the vehicle. his feet. overhead view illustration that shows major geographical features of the crime scene WebLaw enforcement officers work where a shooting occurred wounded several FBI personnel while serving an arrest warrant, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. Police in South

fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. The trajectory of the bullet is shown entering the drivers side window and Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the

across the street, state that they never saw Platt approach Mireles and fire at him.

These reports have been reproduced in Dr. Andersons book. pellet entering the right inner surface below the ankle and exiting at the point where the According to Dr. Anderson, Hanlon

Dr. Anderson feels this wound McNeills

the trees is clearly visible. the Cutlass. and apparently crawled, unseen by the FBI agents, out the same window Platt had used to

side door. WebThe image on the front page of The Miami Herald the day after the shooting. These letters offer personal opinions about Dr. Andersons

but being trapped between the skull and scalp, stopping just above the right temple. WebThe photo shows all the guns of all the agents patrolling Miami looking for the robbers, not just the guns of the agents involved in the shootout. outside of Platts right forearm (midway between the wrist and the elbow) fractured car (Cutlass). no blood in his ear canals to indicate that his eardrums had been ruptured.

close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on After firing at Risner and Orrantia, Platt opened the rear at Grogan and Dove with his 12 gauge shotgun.

WebCrime scene photo of the infamous FBI Miami shootout, showing suspect and agents' vehicles and battle debris.

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