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