The story of Mica Miller, a late worship leader, is highlighted by her family’s allegations against her estranged husband, South Carolina pastor John-Paul “JP” Miller. They claim he involuntarily admitted her to a mental-health facility.
A Netflix series, “Death of the Pastor’s Wife,” reveals details of Miller’s life, marriage, and her April 2024 death. Her death was ruled a suicide by authorities.
Mica Miller was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The gun was discovered nearby.
Mica’s siblings allege the involuntary hospitalization was part of a broader pattern of coercive control. They say Miller orchestrated this without Mica’s consent.
After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder before her marriage, Mica’s siblings claim John-Paul Miller played a significant role in her medical care. They report multiple hospitalizations, even before their marriage in 2017.
Mica wrote in an affidavit that she endured emotional, sexual, spiritual, financial, and physical abuse. Her siblings assert Miller took her personal belongings while she was hospitalized and that personal photographs were on her laptop.
Miller did not participate in the documentary. His legal team was contacted for comments but has yet to respond.
The series features accounts from Mica’s friends, family, former church members, and her divorce attorney. Mica served divorce papers to Miller two days before she was found dead at Lumber River State Park.
Although the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office ruled her death a suicide, Miller has consistently denied any involvement and faces no charges related to her death. He is involved in a separate federal case concerning his previous behavior toward Mica.
A federal grand jury indicted Miller on cyberstalking and making false statements. Allegations include posting a nude image of Mica online, using tracking devices on her car, and making numerous contact attempts, among other charges.
If convicted, Miller faces significant prison time and fines. He has pleaded not guilty and remains free on bond.
Following the controversy, Solid Rock Church was closed permanently in November 2024 amid protests and an FBI investigation.
Mica’s family advocates for Bill 702, “Mica’s Law.” This legislation seeks to identify coercive control within South Carolina’s domestic-violence laws. However, the bill did not advance in the 2026 legislative session.