At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. What was the number one question? 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. You did something else instead. 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. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. But, thats a huge amount of money that would just disappear. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. David Ghantt: There are quite a few small facts and tidbits. Collections.
Loomis Fargo heist history in Charlotte. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie.
When you have money, you just have different problems: The He was also married. If I hadnt done on what I did and how everything unfolded like it didI wouldnt have my daughter today. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. 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. Thats some of my work. Tell us on what was actually real from that movie. LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist.
wcnc.com He was also married. Just lounging around. I just wanted to restart. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. He just never had the opportunity. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. I would like to think, in my heart-to-heart, he wasnt going [to kill me]. Custom Content. In the end, it is a good story. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. There are a bunch of bizarre things they bought. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. They bought a huge diamond and paid with cash for it. One of them went into a bank and asked, How much money can I deposit before you call the IRS? Its things like that.
October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery 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: I would be really philosophical about this. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell.
Channel 9 speaks with the man at the center of Loomis Fargo I was like, Okay.. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits.
wcnc.com I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. To me, [all of this] was a business deal between the original three of us. 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. He was also married. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. She is the diamond of my soul. What did you have to do to survive? 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 did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot.
WIFE At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. CREATIVE. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously.
20 Years Later: 'Masterminds' of One of the Largest Bank Heists I was standing there at the time with this hug spear in my hand. LRM: Oh, that is an interesting question. 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, Its baggeditup.net. David Ghantt: Its a little less dramatic on what they had shown in the movie.
Channel 9 speaks with the man at the center of Loomis Fargo But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell.
WOMAN GETS TIME IN LOOMIS HEIST - Greensboro News 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: Were you actually concerned that you were one of the most wanted man in the United States while you were in Mexico? David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me.
David Ghantt LRM: [Laughter] As for yourself, besides diving, what did you really do in Mexico? 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. I enjoy talking to you. David Ghantt: My standard answer now is [to say] that the person I was thenI am certainly not that person now. Please click here if you want to opt-out. 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. MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. 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. Could you talk a little more about that? CREATIVE. EDITORIAL. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. He was also married.
David David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said.
David Ghantt I also explained to Owen [Wilson] on what it was like to be in Federal prison.
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David Ghantt People did come up to me and asked me for my autograph.
David Ghantt I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy.
Looking back at I ended up buying a small sailboat and go out to catch lunch. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. VIDEO.
David Ghantt Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F 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. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. That was probably the first thing.
DUMB David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. My face popped up. 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. VIDEO. I might even have more these days. Collections. Were you really hailed as a hero? Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. My name is David Scott Ghantt. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Its the small things like that. You might as well take part in the conversation.
David Ghantt Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. CREATIVE. Creative Insights. 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. No one could just pull off the crime of the decade. I just sat back and waited on my money. David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself?
LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. They put some elements of the real thing into the movie. LRM: Im curious.
LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real story behind the second largest Thats my standard answer these days. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. I pretty much let them have their way with it, as you say. Creative Insights. Honestly, it got spent and no one noticed. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. LRM: So tell me on where are you now? Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself.
Channel 9 speaks with the man at the center of Loomis Fargo This website is using Google Analytics. On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself.
David Ghantt Just living day-to-day. 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. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol.
October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. You said that was the number two question. Additionally, we also discussed about his life in Mexico, the discoveries, and his life today after all this fame.
20 Years Later: 'Masterminds' of One of the Largest Bank Heists 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. 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, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness.
Seven Charged In $17M Heist I wanted to change my life. 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 Like I said before, money does weird things to people. 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: Did you like the portrayal of yourself in the movie?
David Ghantt Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. Eventually, the money had to run out. Day in and day out, he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight.
David Ghantt 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. Project #ShowUs.
When you have money, you just have different problems: The 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. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Then you have the huge velvet Elvis.
David Ghantt David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. The amount of money stolen is correct.
WIFE David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. So what exactly did you do for this production? 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.
Model Employee Manage To Steal More That just added to the comedic element. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. The Internet was still new at the time. David Ghantt: No, I havent talked to them in a very long time. 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 normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. In Kukulcan Plaza in Cancun, Mexico, they had a small Internet caf. I went in there to do a basic search.
I wouldnt want to change anything. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money.
Loomis Fargo heist history in Charlotte. When they painted the cars, they were the wrong shake. Im still going through the friend requests. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. I gave him the short synopsis. Its comedy.
20 Years Later: 'Masterminds' of One of the Largest Bank Heists David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. EDITORIAL. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. David Ghantt: That is the like the number two question that everyone asks me. One of my compatriots, Steve Chambers was in charge of the money. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. The contents were missing.
October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery 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.
Model Employee Manage To Steal More wcnc.com [Chuckles].
David Ghantt One time, he knocked on my door when I was getting ready to go scuba diving.
David Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. 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. Every time I meet this guy, it was always in a very public place. And most importantly, talking with Zach. LRM: True. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. I was shocked. Two New Featurettes For CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Are HERE! With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. I might be a little biased. I told them that this was the color regiment. Thats probably not the best answer to be honest with you. Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. I had more than 700 message requests.
Looking back at Creative Insights. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell.
David Ghantt His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law.
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LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real I know your compatriots would like to keep this low key. All of us will be looking forward to your story by watching the movie on Blu-ray or DVD. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it.
story behind the second largest David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. He was also married. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life.
David Ghantt Were just getting started on that. BBC Motion Gallery. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. David Ghantt: Oh, yeah. Collections. Themansion party is real. David Ghantt: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. 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? LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico. Project #ShowUs. LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol.
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WIFE David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. After the movie [premiered in theaters], my Facebook account exploded. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images.
David Ghantt 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: For whatever its worth, its a good answer. I was taken back.
David Ghantt It was one of the first things they voted on. 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. Project #ShowUs.
Model Employee Manage To Steal More LRM: When you actually pulled off this heist, was there any comedic incidents at all that was actually true?
Seven Charged In $17M Heist Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. VIDEO. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. Custom Content. EDITORIAL. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. I thought he did a really good job. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol.
David Ghantt DUMB At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Custom Content. You look nothing like Zach?
Loomis Fargo heist history in Charlotte. 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: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. My name is David Scott Ghantt. 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. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. I run the heavy equipment. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? 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? Mostly with Zach. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. 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, His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. He was also married. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. My name is David Scott Ghantt. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie.