Inman still seeking justice after 7 years
Union Sentinel – Blairsville,GA,USA

Inman’s goal is to stop illegal immigration. He has devoted much of his time to his website legalamericanfolks.com. and to the Dustin Inman Society. …

We were on our way to Hiawassee for Father’s Day weekend. We were going to make a memory… to fish and spend time as a family,” states Billy Inman.

Inman, a Woodstock resident, is talking about the car crash on June 16,2000 in Ellijay that took the life of his 16 year old son Dustin, and put wife Kathy in a wheelchair. Accidents happen all the time but part of the devastation of this particular accident is the inability to get justice against the man that took the life of Inman’s only child. Gonzalo Harrell-Gonzalez was charged with vehicular homicide for slamming into the Inmans’ Grand Am. Dustin was killed on the scene and Billy and Kathy were in the hospital for several days, in fact, even missing the funeral of their son.

Gonzalez was injured in the crash and transferred from an Ellijay hospital to a medical facility in Dalton. A police officer was with Gonzalez. He was mistakingly released from the Dalton hospital after treatment and has been on the run since. The Inmans’ story has been featured in papers such as the Marietta Daily Journal, and the Pickens County Progress and has also been featured on America’s Most Wanted. Billy Inman has been relentless in the search for Gonzalez. He has also been active in his pursuit to stop illegal immigration.

Gonzalo Harrell- Gonzalez.

“My son is not coming back. My wife has health struggles. Nothing will change those things. What I want to do is prevent this from happening to other folks,” stated Billy.

The search to find Gonzalez has been an up and down roller coaster over the years. A man in Birmingham, Alabama was arrested but authorities later ruled it to be Gonzalo’s brother. The latest tips that Inman has received was around 6 months ago. The tips came from the Texas area but nothing has yet panned out.

The photo of Gonzalez that Inman has to use on his website, flyers and other information came from Gonzalez’s North Carolina issued driver’s license. All that was needed at the time was a proof of residency to obtain one. Now, North Carolina is in the process of passing an Immigration Reform Act that will prevent that in the future.

Inman’s goal is to stop illegal immigration. He has devoted much of his time to his website legalamericanfolks.com. and to the Dustin Inman Society. This organization was created by activist D.A. King and Inman. Their purpose is to educate the citizens of this country about the effects of undocumented immigration.

“I just want everyone to face the same justice system. A documented citizen can be found. If there are no documents linking a person, it’s as if they don’t exist in this country. Gonzalez has three kids. Our government is here to help ensure they are fed but I get no justice for mine,” stated Billy.

Inman’s latest debut as spokesperson was at a meeting in Cobb County on the night of our interview, (January 7). The meeting was called due to Hispanics and African-American’s claims of being racially profiled by police. The Cobb County council called to ask Inman to speak about his own struggles. Inman called the Sentinel office the next morning stating, “It went good.”

Inman’s wife Kathy will continue to have surgeries to try and regain use of her legs and Billy will continue his quest for something he believes in and Dustin Inman will live in the memories of many people, forever.

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