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