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