The Case Surrounding the Death of Mica Miller

Fox News reports on the troubling circumstances surrounding the death of Mica Miller, the wife of South Carolina pastor John-Paul ‘JP’ Miller. Her siblings allege that Mica’s estranged husband had her involuntarily admitted to a mental-health facility amid a strained marriage.

These allegations come to light in the Netflix documentary series, “Death of the Pastor’s Wife.” The series explores Mica’s life, her marriage, and her death, which authorities determined was a suicide. The documentary features interviews with Mica’s family and others who knew her well.

According to the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office, Mica Miller died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 27, 2024. The gun was found near her body, and the death was ruled a suicide.

Mica had reportedly mentioned being tracked before her death. Her siblings claim that JP Miller forced Mica into a mental health facility against her will. They allege that while Mica was engaged, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. As the relationship progressed, Miller purportedly oversaw her care, resulting in numerous hospitalizations.

In a handwritten affidavit for her divorce filing, Mica alleged suffering various forms of abuse, including emotional, sexual, spiritual, financial, and physical.

While hospitalized, her family claims Miller took her vehicle, phone, and laptop, which contained intimate photographs. This incident was later reported to the police.

JP Miller did not participate in the Netflix documentary, which uses interviews with Mica’s relatives, friends, former church members, and her divorce attorney.

Mica was found dead at Lumber River State Park, just days after serving divorce papers. Local officials closed the investigation, finding no involvement from Miller in her death. Despite these events, Miller has not been charged with any crime related to her passing.

Separate federal charges, however, were brought against Miller in December 2025 for cyberstalking and making false statements. The U.S. Attorney’s Office alleged Miller posted a nude photo of Mica without her consent, tracked her vehicle, interfered with her finances, and caused damage to her tires.

If found guilty, Miller could receive a maximum of five years in prison and face significant fines. He pleaded not guilty and is currently out on bond.

The controversy has led to the closure of the Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach amid weekly protests and an FBI investigation.

Mica’s family now supports “Mica’s Law,” a proposed South Carolina bill recognizing coercive control in domestic-violence cases. The bill did not advance past the state Senate Judiciary Committee in 2026.