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