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