David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. I pretty much let them have their way with it, as you say. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. CREATIVE. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Could you talk a little more about that? Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. David Ghantt: No, I havent talked to them in a very long time. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. This website is using Google Analytics. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. I know your compatriots would like to keep this low key. David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me. In Kukulcan Plaza in Cancun, Mexico, they had a small Internet caf. Collections. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. If I hadnt done on what I did and how everything unfolded like it didI wouldnt have my daughter today. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. I just sat back and waited on my money. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. My name is David Scott Ghantt. BBC Motion Gallery. The Internet was still new at the time. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. He just never had the opportunity. Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. When they painted the cars, they were the wrong shake. Day in and day out, he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight. I thought he did a really good job. David Ghantt: When I first met Zach and sat down to talk about it, he said, You realize Im going to be playing a dumber, clumsier version of you. Its all being part as a comedy and its Hollywood. Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. I was standing there at the time with this hug spear in my hand. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. He was also married. LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. LRM: So tell me on where are you now? I really shouldnt change anything. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. LRM: When you actually pulled off this heist, was there any comedic incidents at all that was actually true? Every time I meet this guy, it was always in a very public place. LRM: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? What was the number one question? No one could just pull off the crime of the decade. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. [Chuckles]. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. I also explained to Owen [Wilson] on what it was like to be in Federal prison. Why would you want this story to be told and to enjoy this? LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? People did ask questions or they wanted to chat. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. LRM: [Laughter] As for yourself, besides diving, what did you really do in Mexico? David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Collections. David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. David Ghantt: Oh, yeah. There are a bunch of bizarre things they bought. I did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot. Money does weird things to people. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. David Ghantt: Awesome. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. Themansion party is real. I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. You might as well take part in the conversation. I was shocked. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. That was probably the first thing. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. Honestly, it got spent and no one noticed. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. LRM: True. They bought a huge diamond and paid with cash for it. David Ghantt: Its a little less dramatic on what they had shown in the movie. I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney, and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash..only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. David Ghantt: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. He was also married. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. BBC Motion Gallery. He was also married. EDITORIAL. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. CREATIVE. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. I was like, Okay.. One time, he knocked on my door when I was getting ready to go scuba diving. LRM: If you had to relive that heist againwhat would you do differently? You said that was the number two question. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. My face popped up. Eventually, the money had to run out. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. There were things in real life that my compatriots did that was pretty comedic and stupid. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. VIDEO. Its comedy. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. He was also married. I wanted to change my life. LRM: Did you like the portrayal of yourself in the movie? David Ghantt: I would be really philosophical about this. One of my compatriots, Steve Chambers was in charge of the money. There are also a bit of comedy and some tragedy. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. So what made you do it? LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. I work for a small construction company. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F One of them went into a bank and asked, How much money can I deposit before you call the IRS? Its things like that. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. I just wanted to restart. BBC Motion Gallery. On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself. Custom Content. I enjoy talking to you. Heres my last question for younot all of the stolen money was accounted forwhat do you think actually happened to the last few million dollars? So what exactly did you do for this production? The contents were missing. David Ghantt: There are quite a few small facts and tidbits. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. My name is David Scott Ghantt. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. Creative Insights. MASTERMINDS is based on a true story about a Loomis Fargo robbery, in which a small group successfully stole $17 millionmaking it the second largest bank heist in history back in 1997. Custom Content. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. When they showed the mansion scene, the great big velvet Elvis painting was for real. After the movie [premiered in theaters], my Facebook account exploded. VIDEO. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Just living day-to-day. Im still going through the friend requests. I wouldnt want to change anything. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. I told them that this was the color regiment. I run the heavy equipment. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. VIDEO. Thats my standard answer these days. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. And most importantly, talking with Zach. I went in there to do a basic search. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. The true part is that Kelly did say, Did you try the backdoor? They were ready to set the van on fire for real. I was taken back. She is the diamond of my soul. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness. You look nothing like Zach? Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. Custom Content. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. Project #ShowUs. Two New Featurettes For CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Are HERE! He was also married. 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While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I took a picture from back in those days to show them. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Its the small things like that. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. Thats some of my work. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. I might be a little biased. EDITORIAL. It was one of the first things they voted on. But, thats a huge amount of money that would just disappear. LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Collections. All of us will be looking forward to your story by watching the movie on Blu-ray or DVD. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. Its baggeditup.net. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Please click here if you want to opt-out. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. People did come up to me and asked me for my autograph. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. Creative Insights. Additionally, we also discussed about his life in Mexico, the discoveries, and his life today after all this fame. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. In the end, it is a good story. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F I might even have more these days. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Project #ShowUs. I was also made myself available on set in case if someone wanted to talk to me. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. Mostly with Zach. David Ghantt: That is the like the number two question that everyone asks me. Were just getting started on that. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. I ended up buying a small sailboat and go out to catch lunch. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. EDITORIAL. Thats probably not the best answer to be honest with you. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. David Ghantt: My standard answer now is [to say] that the person I was thenI am certainly not that person now. David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. I would like to think, in my heart-to-heart, he wasnt going [to kill me]. LRM: Were you actually concerned that you were one of the most wanted man in the United States while you were in Mexico? David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. That just added to the comedic element. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. LRM: Oh, that is an interesting question. Just lounging around. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, They put some elements of the real thing into the movie. I loved it that she is part of my life now, because of all this. LRM: For whatever its worth, its a good answer. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. Like I said before, money does weird things to people. Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. He was also married. What did you have to do to survive? Project #ShowUs. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. CREATIVE. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Were you really hailed as a hero? My name is David Scott Ghantt. You did something else instead. MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. To me, [all of this] was a business deal between the original three of us. LRM: Im curious. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. I gave him the short synopsis. The amount of money stolen is correct. Creative Insights. Tell us on what was actually real from that movie.