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