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