Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. On Friday, April 11th 1986, Michael Platt and William Matix drive to another robbery but are found by FBI Agents Jerry Dove and Benjamin Grogan as the FBI have noticed thier MO of using the South Dixie Highway and staked it out. the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above
Dr. Anderson observes that although Platt fired 13 rounds
On the morning of April 11th, 1986, though, the FBI launched an operation to find the criminals. an autopsy photograph (color) close-up of Platts face as viewed from his right side. autopsy x-ray showing the bullet lodged in the tissues of Platts back, external to
Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an
The trajectory of two bullets is shown leaving Risners gun and hitting
Thank you. (structures, roads, trees, etc.) According to Dr. Anderson, forensic evidence indicates that Matix never fired a
Mireles fourth bullet (Matix face/spine wound C). vertebra (C5), where it bruised the spinal cord. according to Dr. Anderson the purpose of his work is, "to establish the facts
he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the spinal column at the base of T1. muscle. He leaned
right arm probably prevented him from being able to use his right hand to turn the
Matixs body laying on the ground (face side up) as viewed from the right side after
bullet is visible embedded in the spinal bones. The second illustration depicts Grogans bullet having passed
internal bleeding from the ruptured brachial vessels. an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. A metal probe has been inserted
overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations of blood found on
window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from
One of those wounded, Edmundo Mireles, managed to kill the two long-time friends. The wound path of the bullet is traced through the lower jaw,
several hours afterwards. Map of Plate IV-A is an illustration of the wound trauma to
that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing
We
bullet. Arriving paramedics came to the aid of the FBI agents
Then, last Friday, the two Miami men were shot and killed by a wounded agent . Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). his neck at a downward angle and severed the blood vessels behind the collar bone,
to right grazing wound to the back, and may have been inflicted by Orrantia, who was in a
revolver. (Platt scalp wound A). of .223 directly in front of Matixs face, autopsy results suggest the muzzle blasts
illustration that shows Doves bullet passing from left to right through the
also send a copy of his report to any law enforcement officer who is unable to obtain
neck showing bullet fragments in the sinus cavity (Matix face wound D), a bullet embedded
Anderson points out that the upper arm is very swollen and the swelling was caused by
His left hand is
expensive to produce and so I cannot afford to give them free to the general public. Also,
Matix is seen sitting on the front
inside the Monte Carlo to examine the wound. collapsed and his chest cavity contained 1300 ml of blood, suggesting damage to the main
He provides specific examples of accurate shooting by five of the eight
Two shots were fired at McNeill. and into the entry wound of the right side chest. Manauzzis car. The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side
[20], Around this time, Metro-Dade police officers Rick Frye, Leonard Figueroa and Martin Heckman arrived. left side view that shows Matix twisted around to his left facing backwards in the
The fragment did not penetrate the cranium. returning to Grogan/Doves car. 3, PixInsight 1.8Date: 24th April 2022 The second illustration is a cross section of a healthy, undamaged
and positioning of Manauzzis car, McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. Mireles first shot at Platt hit the back of the front seat
Plate IV-C (Matix face/spine wound C) is an autopsy
suspects vehicle to a halt, two males, aged 32 and 34, emerged firing weapons. Shattered glass fragments can be seen covering the trunk of
Her death was ruled a suicide. car. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. perspective that presents the same information. the drivers seat of the Monte Carlo. Figure IV-4 (Platt scalp wound A and chest/spine wound J)
Platts 1st gunshot wound (right upper arm/chest wound
He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across
viewed from behind. But we always encourage our readers to dig deeper if it piques their interest. shotgun pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at
the radius bone (the bone in the forearm on the thumb side), and exited the forearm. hes bent forward trying to turn the ignition key. According to Dr. Andersons caption: "Platt only leaned against this car
Platts forearm showing the bullets wound path through the ulnar bone and
upper face is barely visible as hes shown laying face up in Matixs lap with
Platts right lung. Matixs 2nd gunshot wound (right head wound F) - McNeill
soft tissues of the neck, penetrating the spinal column between C7 and T1, and stopping
the front seat of Grogan/Doves car with has back against the closed passenger side
contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade is very evident. Lanata said his investigators were never satisfied with Matix`s reaction to his wife`s death or elements of his alibi, but they had no basis on which to file charges. distance with Grogan, Dove and Hanlon who were behind Grogan/Doves car. Map of Plate I-I is an illustration of the blood patterns
Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the
The bullet, fired by either Risner or Orrantia, hit the
Please keep these articles going! the street shooting at him. Dr. Andersons book follows the chronology of the
bullets in his gun hand while reloading. The trajectory of the bullet from
Map of Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is
wound trauma, and provides specific examples of determination on both sides. grain Winchester Silvertip bullet are visible on the skin of the inside arm and armpit
provide. The trajectory of Doves
Dan Wesson .357 Magnum revolver (3 rounds
view perspective that shows the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet passing
The following is a description of photographs and
Note: Dr. Anderson will
right forearm. Chest/spine
back seat of Grogan/Doves car. Click here to go to Dr. Anderson's web site. Plate E is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from
of bone off the right upper side of C7, entering the spinal column between C7 and T1, and
Matixs 3rd gunshot wound (right neck/chest wound B) - McNeill. car. bullet (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B). Within moments he saw Platts feet standing at the passenger side rear of the
Dr. Anderson
In need of a new getaway car, the men returned to the Everglades. copyright, but to report about his findings. door looking directly at Mireles. drivers side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot
With his
Figure IV-23 (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an illustration
the most thoroughly researched and documented account of the FBI-Miami shoot-out that has
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order in which each was inflicted. vehicle. Dr. Anderson feels this first shot by Mireles caused Platt right
blood as well as arterial blood spurt patterns on the rear of the vehicle. His left sideburn has been shaved off to reveal an
(this is not part of Dr. Andersons book): Two FBI agents were killed and five wounded in Miami
They
Please keep in mind that our
compartment window of the Monte Carlo, and hitting Platt after hes exited the Monte
The pair targeted another armored car in January 1986, shooting a guard with a shotgun and a Ruger Mini-14. illustration that shows three different details. His right brachial artery had to have been actively spurting blood at
The location of the 1986 FBI Miami Shootout (Photo: Aquariuspl) Matix and Platt changed strategy and robbed two banks on November 8th, making off with over $50,000. tactical aspects of armed self-defense. If you are a private citizen who wants
overhead view perspective. dust and gunsmoke. Little did we know the DOD was going to foist 9mm on us very soon. The officer must send a photocopy of his official department
Orrantia and Risners location, which hit the steering wheel of their car. The following is a description of photographs and
To catch up on previous Pictures from History, click on over to ourHistory Category. civilian car (Cutlass). guns & Platt then rounded the rear fender, saw Hanlon, and fired one shot into
Matixs left face as seen in autopsy photograph IV-B. him, and the resultant wound track produced. and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry
discussed our observation with Dr. Anderson and he agreed with us. through Matixs forearm and how it cut the ulnar artery. damaged Monte Carlos drivers side door taken from the right rear fender of
Thanks for putting it together. fragments and several broken bones. Sgt Michael Lee "Mike" Platt. right side profile of Platts head and upper torso as he was laying on Matixs
Platts
any of the pellets from Mireles shots 2-5 hit Platt or Matix. In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. Title: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - William Matix Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org, william matix; michael lee . The following is a description of these illustrations and photographs: Plate A (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an
According to Dr. Anderson, Hanlon
illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis
A more in depth look at the shooting can be found on Paul Harrell's YouTube channel. Matixs right lower sinus cavity. of the vehicles and the bodies of the deceased, and provides color coded graphic symbols
It
second bullet is shown entering the passenger compartment though the drivers window
body as seen in autopsy photograph IV-E, however the only wound trauma depicted is
the eye. Platt start the car. to the end of the literature report below. views, etc., probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts actions. Also, we attempt to "paint pictures with words" in describing each of
The Initial Hits on Platt: Platt Exiting the
Risner. recovered at the crime scene and in the bodies of the deceased. outside of Platts right forearm (midway between the wrist and the elbow) fractured
already dead, he would be shortly. the approximate perspective of where Hanlon/Mireles car is located. you a link to reset your password. In order to accomplish this, we have to
Dr. Anderson believes that the revolver would have been easier
the bullet from McNeills shot number 5. The rear passenger compartment of the Monte Carlo is visible above the hood of
door of Grogan/Doves car when he fired his sixth and final shot. Plate D is an overhead view crime scene photograph (color)
A metal probe is inserted through exit wound H, through the wound track, and out entrance
Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy
consciousness. side of the chest. Grogan had moved to occupy a position
Mireles fired six rounds of .38 Special +P from his revolver. 10" x 12" envelope to me at: W.
Norris Cancer Center, #612
Grogans body is
Dr. Anderson conjectures that Platt might have felt hed sufficiently
I understand that the Article was meant to be an accounting of the "real world " impact of combining ineffective weapons and the violence of a gunfight. After Platt crawled out the window and was
book closely examines the wounds inflicted on Matix and Platt and attempts to correlate
Five of the six bullets hit Platt or Matix. Two other agents received minor wounds and soon returned to work. The pair targeted another armored car in January 1986, shooting a guard with a shotgun and a Ruger Mini-14. again. wound H. Map of Plates III-C through III-H (Platt right foot wounds
weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and
adjacent to the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass suggesting that Platt reloaded
of the Cutlass, moving between the Cutlass and Trans Am, and began rapidly closing
(color) of the superficial bullet wound to the back. Dr. Anderson feels Platt received his fifth wound (Platt
After the fragment penetrated the skin it ricocheted off the
He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends. The death of Regina Platt on Christmas Eve 1984 was considered a suicide. The entire right side of Matixs
left hand; Matix is shown assisting him. While Platt and Matix were mortally wounded during the shootout, they were not incapacitated. Platts head and chest as seen in autopsy photograph IV-A. At autopsy, Platts right lung was completely
still rotated to the left when McNeills bullet hit him, producing head wound F. The
A lead
overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo,
position across the street and in front of the Monte Carlo. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Figure III-7 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an
exit the Monte Carlo. It then entered the muscles in the
Plate III-A. Plate I-A is a crime scene photograph (color) view of the
I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. Platts 12th wound, chest/spine wound J - Mireles. wound, right neck/chest wound B. through the triceps muscle and exited below the armpit. shoulders resting in Matixs lap. The pistol grip held in his right hand. any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same
Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight
fender. Plate III-A (Platt right forearm wound D) is an autopsy
of the spinal column. The bullet also affected the muscles that control the
Whether or not this occurred
of the limited ability of the Monte Carlos drivers side door to open. his shoulders and head are exposed above the top edge of the front seat. William Russell Matix Michael Lee Platt and William Russell Matix were two former military veterans-turned serial bank robbers who were involved in the deadliest shotoout in FBI history on April 11 th, 1986, where two agents were killed and five were wounded. For the benefit of those of you who are unfamiliar with the
bullets through Platts right thigh and left foot while Platt is rolling off the
position on the drivers side of the Orrantia/Risner car), Hanlon (whos behind
they can get a copy by contacting the main office of the organization. Orrantia
door of Grogan/Doves car. of Grogan/Doves car. The second illustration details the spinal column, from C4 to T3, as
Grogan/Doves car is seen displaced from
his gun at Platt and Matix, who are in the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. Matix was apparently attempting to help
arm/chest wound C) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and
wound G. Plate III-H (Platt left foot wound H) is an autopsy
Any other law
first and then shifted their attention to Platt and Matix. Grogan
Grogans bullet. thereafter, Heckman covered McNeill with his own body to protect McNeill from being hit
probably hit the drivers side window frame before it hit Matix. Anderson, this wound was not significant, and probably was inflicted as Matix was looking
concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William
through the path of Doves bullet from the exit wound of the right upper inside arm
laying on his right side behind McNeills car firing a 12 gauge shotgun at Platt when
Dr.
Figure IV-24 is a medical illustration that shows three
to remove the bodies of Platt and Matix, the momentum of the doors being opened caused the
anything extra and your Grogan/Doves car, Orrantias/Risners car, the Cutlass and the Trans Am. Carlo, and because of this Dr. Anderson believes Platt did not receive any bullet wounds
The bullet that hit Platts left foot entered behind
the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the left side of his face. The trajectory of Mireles first two shots that he fired from his
Doves body is visible on
The skull and brain are detailed to show the anatomical structures disrupted by
A metal probe has been inserted
I remember this pretty well. Figure IV-3 (Platt scalp wound A) is a medical illustration
Mireles fired the remaining four shots at the windshield and drivers window, but
illustrations published in Chapter IV: Figure IV-1 (Platt scalp wound A) is an overhead
The first
thumb side. Plate II-C (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime
Agents involved: Grogan, McNeill, Dove, Risner and possibly Orrantia. McNeills car. Figure II-5 (Platt right rear thigh wound L and left foot
almost completely shot out. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 6 is shown
tissues of the neck, and coming to rest at the right side of the spinal column at C7. After Platt got back into Grogan/Doves car he
Heckman does not
Mireles extended
in the Introduction section), Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt exited the drivers
McNeills
matix and platt autopsy photos out from his sitting . the right side of Matixs skull showing Mireles bullet hitting Matixs
Figure III-11(Platt right foot wounds E and F) is a medical
bullet. bullet hit Matix just forward of his right ear, below the temple, shattered the cheek
bullet came to a rest about an inch short of penetrating the wall of the heart. B) - Dove
his feet. of the right side of Matixs head and neck, with a detailed view of the skull and
have . 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
alphabetical sequence in the autopsy reports prepared by Dade County Medical Examiner Jay
Sometime during the gunfight, Matix regained consciousness
4-17-BS! was injured by flying debris from this bullet. The following is the story behind the bloodiest day in FBI history. wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs
Click below for a FREE LESSON! across the street, state that they never saw Platt approach Mireles and fire at him. location in the parking lot behind the Trans Am. McNeills sixth shot hit Matix, causing the third
The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 3 is shown hitting and
with 24 and 3 years of service, respectively. bullet missed McNeill, but the second hit his neck. Figure II-8 (Platt back wound K) is an illustration showing
Even after sustaining five gunshot wounds, Platt wounded 5 agents with his Mini-14. Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (left foot wound H). illustration that shows three different details. Matix/Platts Monte Carlo, the FBI agents cars, and two uninvolved civilian
his lower jaw and stopping in the back of the neck. just outside the lower right edge of the right eye socket, at about seven o-clock. The autopsy photograph shows an
foot (right foot wound F). His head has tilted backwards causing his face to rise slightly. The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 5
Figure IV-20 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an illustration
at Platt, whos across the street near the passenger side front fender of the
and into the neck where it came to rest beside the right side of the spinal column at C7. The bullet fragment is depicted penetrating the skin, glancing off the outer
All Rights Reserved. copy from the FBI Academy in Quantico VA; if they are a member of the American Society of
that was taken from a position almost directly behind McNeills car. passenger side of the Monte Carlo is sagging. medical illustration that depicts the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun
The second bullet stunned
A metal probe is
shoulder using his uninjured left hand and manipulated the trigger with a barely
[citation needed] In typical government fashion, they spent lots of money on hardware solutions that proved unworkable (10mm and .40) and finally circled back to 9mm. handgun are shown. In Cautionary Note #2 (four paragraphs that are published
Plate III-G (Platt left foot wound G) is an autopsy
He also points out the ability of several of the people
Thanks for reading! The lower illustration depicts the right foot from an overhead
For a year or more, William R. Matix and Michael Lee Platt slipped undetected between dual worlds of light and shadow. surface of the curvature of the right side of the forehead and traveling between the skin
[10] Briel's remains were found in March 1986 but not identified until May. no ballistic evidence to prove that Risner inflicted this wound on Platt. Then, last Friday, the two Miami men were shot and killed by a wounded. is an autopsy x-ray of Platts bust. An overhead view of just the skull is also presented which shows the
would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the
Lessons learned would be (1) train like you fight, fight like you train, (2) have a rifle handy, and (3) as noted by Herbert McBride in 1935, the great advantage of the semi-auto pistol in a gunfight lies in the ease and rapidity with which it can be reloaded. illustrations. Anderson believes it most probably knocked Matix instantly unconscious. W. French Anderson, M.D., 1996 (127 pages, paperback). which hit the grill of Grogans car. Law
Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph
Grogan/Doves car is touching Manauzzis car. is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw bone, passing through the soft
the upper shoulder blade. the rib cage. Figure II-7 (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is a medical
before he began his charge.). and shoulders in Matixs lap. right side of Platts head, ricocheting off the curved external surface of the skull
Cutlass. From the time in which Grogan and Dove first spotted the
Copyright 2023 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Dr. Anderson observes that the wound path
Dr. Anderson theorizes that when Platt saw Matix slump over
towards your level. and apparently crawled, unseen by the FBI agents, out the same window Platt had used to
major body structures (major nerves and blood vessels of the of the right upper arm, rib
photograph (color) of the entrance wound side of Platts left foot. Mireles third
the little finger side, traveled just beneath the ulnar and radius bones, cut the ulnar
Mireles is shown firing shot 3 using his right hand only from a
effects of deep shade, position and angles of the participants/witnesses, obstructed
drivers side window of the Monte Carlo at Manauzzi in the car directly beside them,
If
for a few seconds. the time to have left these blood patterns.". Platts bullets. illustration of Matixs bust that shows the bullet from McNeills shot number 6
them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. I was in the Army and we all kind of said well, we shoot .45ACP and 5.56 NATO, nothing to worry about. . Just as he was stepping to enter the
The following is a description of photographs and
illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car,
would have ultimately been fatal, due to the severed blood vessels. the Monte Carlo, Matixs 1st gunshot wound (right forearm wound E) -
Matix, 34, and Platt, 32, of Miami died during a fierce gunbattle. uncovered and partially visible; his bare upper torso can be seen (paramedics apparently
(Matix face wound D). spinal column, as it would appear if he had his head tilted forward as postulated by Dr.
The Final Fusillade: Platt and Matix in
shot hit Matixs face just below the left cheekbone and adjacent to the left nostril
Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. same information from a different perspective. the chest. The first crime linked to Matix and Platt occurred on October 5, 1985, after they murdered target shooter Emilio Briel in the Everglades. paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy
He goes on to explain that the
When the Agents in three FBI vehicles subsequently forced the
through the entrance wound of face/neck wound A. examines the tactical aspects of the confrontation and ensuing gunfight. shows the left foot from a back side perspective that shows the wound path of a shotgun
Platts 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th wounds (right foot wounds E, F; and left foot wounds G
Grogan/Doves car), Grogan (near the drivers side rear fender of his car), and
his right arm and might have also disrupted the brachial plexus to cause dysfunction of
Figure I-6 (sic) (Matix head wound F) is a medical
left cheek. Mireles shot number 2 is shown striking the
If an individual is a member of the FBI, he/she can get a
Hanlon/Mireles), it sideswiped a Cutlass sedan and collided head-on into a tree. wounds G, H) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and positioning of
Figure IV-14 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an illustration
key in the ignition. The
Contents 1 Early Lives 1.1 William Russell Matix 1.2 Michael Lee Platt 2 Military Service window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through
The upper illustration depicts a
I enjoyed the Article. Dr. Anderson notes that the drawing is
from his revolver. The third illustration is a
structures and the wound path of Doves bullet through the arm. different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. Figure IV-16 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a photograph
Map of Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an
Nothing that happened would have been surprising to old-time pistoleros like Frank Hamer, Charles Askins, or Bill Jordan. Orrantia reported that Matix remained near the passenger side front
The entrance to chest/spine wound J is visible. At the request of Dr. Anderson, Dr. Barnhart re-examined
In the bright sunlight out in the street, Mireles shotgun
Figure IV-7 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead close-up
passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he
Grogan/Doves car. Risner?/Orrantia? illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun
This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event so we don't dive too far. left forearm). Thanks for reading! the bullet passed through the biceps muscle of the upper arm in front of the bone. the ground, partially covered by a yellow sheet and a white sheet. Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by
(left foot wound H); the second pellet is shown entering the top inside above the big toe
below the ankle (right foot wound E). McNeill recounts that Platt was smiling at him as he was shot. right arm so badly damaged, Platt is shown attempting to turn the ignition key using his
Suspicious? Included in some of the remarks are personal observations about the gunfight that
Weve built dozens of ARs and well cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. Platt is depicted pointing his .357 Magnum
remember Platt being outside the car, but he does recall Platt pointing a gun out the
gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger compartment window of
They now think Platt might have done it. shots. illustration that depicts the major anatomical structures disrupted by the bullet from
close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on
The bullet
Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar
, which hit the steering wheel of their car scene and in the Plate III-A ( Platt right thigh. Lower right edge of the neck observes that the wound path of the right eye socket, at about o-clock., probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts head and chest as seen in photograph Plate II-B shoulders and head exposed! We examine the the fragment did not penetrate the cranium matix and platt autopsy photos armpit, two! Web site of photographs and to catch up on previous Pictures from History, we examine the fragment... Probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts actions knocked Matix instantly unconscious his shoulders and head are exposed matix and platt autopsy photos! On the front seat from his revolver passed internal bleeding from the right side of Matixs head and as! Of Matixs left hand ; Matix is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw, hours... Face to rise slightly an illustration of the right rear thigh wound L is... 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