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