Minority Crimes is a true crime podcast that focuses on crimes against minority victims that are often overlooked. The hosts, Johna Stallings and Stewanna Dasari, are experienced prosecutors who have seen the lack of attention and resources given to these cases. Through the podcast, they aim to raise awareness, educate listeners on the legal processes, and provide a platform for families seeking closure and justice. The first episodes cover cases involving human trafficking, the lack of media attention given to minority victims, and the need for equal justice and inclusion.
Season 2 Episode 3 : What Happens When the Victim Is the Defendant? | The Timothy Cole Story
Timothy Cole was convicted of a brutal crime he did not commit, and died in prison before the truth came out.
In this episode of Minority Crimes, prosecutor Stewanna Dasari examines the wrongful conviction of Timothy Cole and the devastating consequences of certainty built too quickly.
Through a legal and human lens, this episode explores eyewitness misidentification, systemic pressure, race, and the responsibility to balance trauma-informed practices with evidence-based prosecution.
This is not just a story about a wrongful conviction.
It’s a story about what happens when the system responds to one victim by creating another and why getting it right matters for everyone.
Because justice is not just about closing cases.
It’s about getting it right.
23 Apr 2026
S2 Episode 2: Two Lives Lost: The Story of Ashanti Allen
This month, we’ve seen far too many cases involving domestic violence. In this episode, Stewanna Dasari examines the story of Ashanti Allen , a pregnant woman whose life was taken in Southwest Houston. But this is more than one case. It’s a conversation about what people see… and what they miss. From social media perception to the realities inside relationships, this episode explores the complexity of domestic violence and the challenges of prosecuting these cases within the legal system. Through lived experience as a prosecutor, Stewanna breaks down what the public often doesn’t see, the limits of evidence, victim participation, and why outcomes don’t always match expectations.
15 Apr 2026
S2 Episode 1: She Answered the Door: The Unsolved Murder of Shirley J. Cottles
On December 19, 1992, in New Orleans East, on Lake Barrington Drive, a 62-year-old school principal answered her front door after someone claimed her car had been hit.
Moments later, she was shot and killed outside her home.
More than 30 years later, her case remains unsolved.
Who would target a 62-year-old principal?
In this relaunch episode of Minority Crimes, host Stewanna Dasari shares the story of Shirley J. Cottles, a beloved educator, community leader, and someone whose impact is still felt decades later.
This episode is personal.
If you know anything, now is the time to speak.
🎙️ When they forget, we remember.
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5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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