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