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