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