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