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