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