Allegations and Investigation Surrounding the Tragic Death of Mica Miller

The family of Mica Miller, a former worship leader, has come forward with claims regarding her marriage to South Carolina pastor John-Paul ‘JP’ Miller. They allege that Miller had Mica involuntarily admitted to a mental-health facility.

These allegations are discussed in the Netflix docu-series ‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife.’ The series explores her life, marriage, and her death in April 2024, which authorities ruled as suicide.

Mica’s siblings claim her hospitalization was part of a larger pattern of coercive control within her marriage.

Mica Miller was found deceased in water from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 27, 2024. Authorities later ruled her death a suicide.

Her siblings allege that Miller initiated her admission to the mental-health facility against her will. They also claim Mica was diagnosed with bipolar disorder while engaged to Miller, who played a significant role in her medical care. Multiple hospitalizations reportedly occurred during their relationship, including one before their marriage in 2017.

In a handwritten affidavit related to her divorce, Mica alleged abuse on multiple fronts, including emotional and financial. Her siblings say Miller took possession of her personal belongings, including a vehicle, phone, and laptop, which contained intimate photographs.

Mica’s siblings claim she reported the incident to police, as detailed in the Netflix documentary. Miller declined participation in the series, and his attorneys were contacted for comment.

The documentary presents interviews with Mica’s relatives, friends, former church members, and her divorce attorney.

Mica was found deceased at Lumber River State Park, North Carolina, two days after filing divorce papers. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office closed the investigation, concluding her death was a suicide. Miller has denied involvement and faces no charges related to her death.

Miller is under federal prosecution for alleged conduct towards Mica prior to her death, which includes cyberstalking and making false statements. Federal authorities allege misconduct such as posting a nude photograph without consent, placing tracking devices, contacting her excessively, and damaging her tires.

Charges against Miller include cyberstalking, estimated to cause Mica substantial emotional distress and violate her safety. He faces possible imprisonment and fines.

Miller pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. His case is concurrent with domestic violence advocate protests and the closure of Solid Rock Church.

Mica’s family supports the introduction of ‘Mica’s Law,’ aimed at recognizing coercive control within domestic-violence laws. The proposed South Carolina legislation did not advance during the 2026 legislative session.