Dr. Anderson is uniquely qualified to analyze the 1986 FBI Miami Firefight—widely regarded as the most deadly firefight in FBI history—and to explain in detail how and why the events unfolded.

He brings extensive expertise in medicine, forensic pathology, firearms, and martial arts, along with decades of research into the human body’s ability to withstand trauma and continue functioning. Dr. Anderson has completed numerous advanced firearms, close-combat, and security training programs, is a certified Glock armorer, and has taught self-defense and weapons-retention courses for law-enforcement agencies.

A 5th-degree Black Belt and certified Taekwondo Master, he served as U.S. National Taekwondo Team Physician (1981–1988) and as an Olympic Team Physician at the 1988 Olympic Games. He is also a national-level karate competitor and AAU Gold Medalist.

The FBI Firefight Study

Dr. Anderson became involved in studying the Miami Firefight after learning about it during advanced firearms training with John Farnham. With assistance from FBI agents who participated in the incident, he produced a preliminary forensic report that drew strong praise from Sergeant David Rivers of Metro-Dade Police, the officer in charge of the original crime scene.

The FBI subsequently engaged with the work, seeking to understand how the two felons—Platt and Matix—continued fighting despite being shot multiple times. Dr. Anderson conducted an unprecedented forensic analysis of every gunshot wound, documenting bullet origin, trajectory, tissue damage, and physiological effect. His work is widely recognized as the most comprehensive forensic analysis of a firefight ever produced.

Publication History and New Edition

The original report was completed in 1996 and distributed exclusively to the FBI and law-enforcement agencies worldwide. A public 20th Anniversary Edition was released in 2006 and has since sold out.

A 40th Anniversary Edition is planned for Spring 2026. It will include the complete prior analysis along with significant new material from Ed Mireles, the hero of the Miami Firefight, and additional previously unpublished insights