I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself. LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. 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. She is the diamond of my soul. Looking back at At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. Like I said before, money does weird things to people. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. 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. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. He was also married. 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. 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. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. I gave him the short synopsis. Could you talk a little more about that? I might even have more these days. Then you have the huge velvet Elvis. David Ghantt LRM: True. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. What was the number one question? 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 CREATIVE. story behind the second largest LRM: Im curious. Project #ShowUs. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Channel 9 speaks with the man at the center of Loomis Fargo EDITORIAL. 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. We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. Model Employee Manage To Steal More 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. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F When you have money, you just have different problems: The By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. He just never had the opportunity. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. The contents were missing. I just wanted to restart. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? 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 LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real I work for a small construction company. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. There are also a bit of comedy and some tragedy. DUMB I might be a little biased. David Ghantt David Ghantt David What did you have to do to survive? David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. LRM: If you had to relive that heist againwhat would you do differently? David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. Loomis Fargo heist history in Charlotte. 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. wcnc.com Eventually, the money had to run out. David Ghantt I did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. 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. wcnc.com WOMAN GETS TIME IN LOOMIS HEIST - Greensboro News 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 Ghantt: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. In the end, it is a good story. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. I really shouldnt change anything. He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. WIFE This website is using Google Analytics. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. 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, wcnc.com LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico. David Ghantt I was shocked. I wanted to change my life. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. CREATIVE. 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, 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. Looking back at Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. Loomis Fargo heist history in Charlotte. Themansion party is real. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. EDITORIAL. 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 October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery Creative Insights. David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. The true part is that Kelly did say, Did you try the backdoor? They were ready to set the van on fire for real. David Ghantt Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. David I had more than 700 message requests. 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 labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. WIFE Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. David The Internet was still new at the time. Project #ShowUs. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. 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. Model Employee Manage To Steal More Collections. You did something else instead. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. WOMAN GETS TIME IN LOOMIS HEIST - Greensboro News Just lounging around. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. Custom Content. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. 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. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. It was one of the first things they voted on. David Ghantt Seven Charged In $17M Heist Its the small things like that. VIDEO. 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?