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