This website is using Google Analytics. LRM: When you actually pulled off this heist, was there any comedic incidents at all that was actually true? 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: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. LRM: True. LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. I work for a small construction company. LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. LRM: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? David Ghantt: Its a little less dramatic on what they had shown in the movie. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. What was the number one question? Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. The Internet was still new at the time. Please click here if you want to opt-out. I was taken back. People did come up to me and asked me for my autograph. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. 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 kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. The true part is that Kelly did say, Did you try the backdoor? They were ready to set the van on fire for real. He was also married. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. 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. If I hadnt done on what I did and how everything unfolded like it didI wouldnt have my daughter today. I know your compatriots would like to keep this low key. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. I wouldnt want to change anything. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. My face popped up. Just living day-to-day. In the end, it is a good story. Project #ShowUs. She is the diamond of my soul. BBC Motion Gallery. I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. Thats my standard answer these days. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. LRM: So tell me on where are you 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, I enjoy talking to you. Themansion party is real. The amount of money stolen is correct. David Ghantt: That is the like the number two question that everyone asks me. LRM: [Laughter] As for yourself, besides diving, what did you really do in Mexico? CREATIVE. 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. All of us will be looking forward to your story by watching the movie on Blu-ray or DVD. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Its comedy. I would like to think, in my heart-to-heart, he wasnt going [to kill me]. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. Custom Content. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Like I said before, money does weird things to people. David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. 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. LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Could you talk a little more about that? 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 Were just getting started on that. Eventually, the money had to run out. 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. On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself. EDITORIAL. I thought he did a really good job. I went in there to do a basic search. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. The contents were missing. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. 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. 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. VIDEO. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a 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. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico. Custom Content. To me, [all of this] was a business deal between the original three of us. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me. LRM: Im curious. I told them that this was the color regiment. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. Were you really hailed as a hero? I just wanted to restart. VIDEO. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. 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. [Chuckles]. LRM: For whatever its worth, its a good answer. I gave him the short synopsis. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. VIDEO. Collections. David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. 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: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. I ended up buying a small sailboat and go out to catch lunch. He was also married. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. 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 says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. LRM: Oh, that is an interesting question. CREATIVE. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife 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, David Ghantt: There are quite a few small facts and tidbits. Im still going through the friend requests. 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. Collections. 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 Why would you want this story to be told and to enjoy this? I just sat back and waited on my money. Mostly with Zach. David Ghantt: No, I havent talked to them in a very long time. You might as well take part in the conversation. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. There were things in real life that my compatriots did that was pretty comedic and stupid. 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. Thats some of my work. 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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 kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. They bought a huge diamond and paid with cash for it. 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 even have more these days. My name is David Scott Ghantt. One time, he knocked on my door when I was getting ready to go scuba diving. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. 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. Collections. With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. It was one of the first things they voted on. I might be a little biased. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? There are a bunch of bizarre things they bought. EDITORIAL. I took a picture from back in those days to show them. David Ghantt: Awesome. Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. 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 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. That was probably the first thing. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. David Ghantt: I would be really philosophical about this. Its the small things like that. LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. 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? Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I was standing there at the time with this hug spear in my hand. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. 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.