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