Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Project #ShowUs. 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. I would like to think, in my heart-to-heart, he wasnt going [to kill me]. This website is using Google Analytics. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. Please click here if you want to opt-out. One time, he knocked on my door when I was getting ready to go scuba diving. I thought he did a really good job. 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, David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. That was probably the first thing. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. 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 Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. I told them that this was the color regiment. 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: There are quite a few small facts and tidbits. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. My face popped up. 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, He was also married. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. 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. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. LRM: For whatever its worth, its a good answer. Custom Content. I might be a little biased. 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. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. BBC Motion Gallery. CREATIVE. You said that was the number two question. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Why would you want this story to be told and to enjoy this? People did ask questions or they wanted to chat. I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Were just getting started on that. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. LRM: When you actually pulled off this heist, was there any comedic incidents at all that was actually true? At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. I enjoy talking to you. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. Every time I meet this guy, it was always in a very public place. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. Creative Insights. Just lounging around. LRM: So tell me on where are you now? Just living day-to-day. He just never had the opportunity. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. What did you have to do to survive? CREATIVE. He was also married. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. 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 There are also a bit of comedy and some tragedy. Im still going through the friend requests. 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. Could you talk a little more about that? So what exactly did you do for this production? Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. 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: [Laughter] As for yourself, besides diving, what did you really do in Mexico? I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Collections. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. BBC Motion Gallery. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. You did something else instead. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. 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 ended up buying a small sailboat and go out to catch lunch. CREATIVE. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. If I hadnt done on what I did and how everything unfolded like it didI wouldnt have my daughter today. 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. LRM: Were you actually concerned that you were one of the most wanted man in the United States while you were in Mexico? 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 You look nothing like Zach? I was shocked. I gave him the short synopsis. The amount of money stolen is correct. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. That just added to the comedic element. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I might even have more these days. LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. When they painted the cars, they were the wrong shake. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. Custom Content. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. There are a bunch of bizarre things they bought. I just sat back and waited on my money. 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. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. 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. Collections. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. But, thats a huge amount of money that would just disappear. He was also married. 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. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. VIDEO. Were you really hailed as a hero? VIDEO. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Honestly, it got spent and no one noticed. The Internet was still new at the time. 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. I wouldnt want to change anything. 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: Awesome. LRM: Im curious. I went in there to do a basic search. I work for a small construction company. 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 had more than 700 message requests. I just wanted to restart. Collections. David Ghantt: My standard answer now is [to say] that the person I was thenI am certainly not that person now. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. I was like, Okay.. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. Thats probably not the best answer to be honest with you. 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, LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot. They bought a huge diamond and paid with cash for it. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. [Chuckles]. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. Thats my standard answer these days. No one could just pull off the crime of the decade. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. LRM: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? Like I said before, money does weird things to people. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. I also explained to Owen [Wilson] on what it was like to be in Federal prison. David Ghantt: Oh, yeah. Its comedy. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Its the small things like that. Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. To me, [all of this] was a business deal between the original three of us. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. BBC Motion Gallery. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Additionally, we also discussed about his life in Mexico, the discoveries, and his life today after all this fame. Money does weird things to people. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Eventually, the money had to run out. 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. David Ghantt: Its a little less dramatic on what they had shown in the movie. People did come up to me and asked me for my autograph. I wanted to change my life. David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He was also married. One of my compatriots, Steve Chambers was in charge of the money. Its baggeditup.net. I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. Two New Featurettes For CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Are HERE! She is the diamond of my soul. 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? LRM: Oh, that is an interesting question. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. My name is David Scott Ghantt. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. 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. David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me. David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. EDITORIAL. Mostly with Zach. 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. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. One of them went into a bank and asked, How much money can I deposit before you call the IRS? Its things like that. On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Themansion party is real. Then you have the huge velvet Elvis. LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. There were things in real life that my compatriots did that was pretty comedic and stupid. 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. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. He was also married. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. Creative Insights. I was standing there at the time with this hug spear in my hand. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. LRM: Did you like the portrayal of yourself in the movie? I pretty much let them have their way with it, as you say. I run the heavy equipment. I know your compatriots would like to keep this low key. In the end, it is a good story. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F David Ghantt: I would be really philosophical about this. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. All of us will be looking forward to your story by watching the movie on Blu-ray or DVD. I was also made myself available on set in case if someone wanted to talk to me. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. They put some elements of the real thing into the movie. 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 says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. So what made you do it? Tell us on what was actually real from that movie. My name is David Scott Ghantt. 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. 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. It was one of the first things they voted on. And most importantly, talking with Zach. EDITORIAL. Day in and day out, he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight. 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I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. David Ghantt: No, I havent talked to them in a very long time. I took a picture from back in those days to show them. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. Custom Content. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. Project #ShowUs. MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. I was taken back. You might as well take part in the conversation. VIDEO. When they showed the mansion scene, the great big velvet Elvis painting was for real. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. 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. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. He was also married. EDITORIAL. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. What was the number one question? David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. David Ghantt: That is the like the number two question that everyone asks me. The contents were missing. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. Thats some of my work. I loved it that she is part of my life now, because of all this. My name is David Scott Ghantt. Project #ShowUs. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. In Kukulcan Plaza in Cancun, Mexico, they had a small Internet caf. After the movie [premiered in theaters], my Facebook account exploded. LRM: If you had to relive that heist againwhat would you do differently? LRM: True. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. David Ghantt: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. I really shouldnt change anything. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico.