Mica Miller
Mica Miller's case is a deeply tragic and complex narrative that has drawn national attention. The 30-year-old woman was found dead on April 27, 2024, at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina, with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities quickly ruled her death a suicide, but the circumstances leading up to her death raised significant doubts among her family and the public.
Mica, who was married to Pastor John Paul (JP) Miller, had filed for divorce shortly before her death. She had gathered evidence of abuse and infidelity to support her claims. After being discharged from a mental health facility, Mica discovered her belongings and evidence were missing, and she was locked out of her digital accounts, which her husband allegedly used to create the illusion she was still active online.
Her family and friends, who doubted the suicide ruling, recalled Mica expressing fears for her life and saying, "if I end up with a bullet in my head, it was not by me, it was JP." Concerns also arose about JP's behavior, including moving assets to avoid their inclusion in the divorce settlement.
Mica's family and friends campaigned for a thorough investigation and held a memorial on the beach to celebrate her life and demand justice. The case remains under active public scrutiny. The allegations of abuse, asset manipulation, and potential evidence staging have kept the case in the spotlight.
Date:
Saturday, April 27, 2024
YouTube Videos
MICA FRANCIS MILLER Found Dead After Filing for Divorce from "Abusive" Pastor Husband
June 24, 2024
Is Pastor Husband Responsible for MICA FRANCIS MILLER's Death? Reports & Docs Offer Answers
June 24, 2024
"Many Factors" Led to MICA FRANCIS MILLER's Death, Says Sheriff
June 24, 2024
Exactly How Bad Was Pastor JP Miller’s Eulogy? Shockingly Bad | MICA FRANCIS MILLER Case
June 24, 2024
Ex Wife Levels Explosive Allegations Against Pastor JP Miller in Court | MICA FRANCIS MILLER Case
June 24, 2024
MICA FRANCIS MILLER Left This Voicemail with JP MILLER's Ex Wife Before She Died
June 24, 2024
MICA FRANCIS MILLER Family Press Conference Live
June 24, 2024
Pastor J.P. Miller's Alleged Double Life Sins Exposed in "Mica's List" | MICA FRANCIS MILLER CASE
June 24, 2024
How MICA FRANCIS MILLER'S Death Exposed Even More of "Pastor" J.P. Miller's Sins
June 24, 2024
New Documents Detail the Coercive Drama that Led Up to MICA FRANCIS MILLER'S Death
June 24, 2024
Casings Found 100 Feet from MICA FRANCIS MILLER'S Body | Medical Examiner's Report
June 25, 2024
911 Call Shows How 'Pastor' JP Miller Allegedly Worked to Control His Wife | MICA FRANCIS MILLER
June 28, 2024
MICA FRANCIS MILLER'S Family Talks to Us About Their Struggle for Change in the Wake of Her Death
July 7, 2024
In First Interview, 'Pastor' JP Miller Says MICA FRANCIS MILLER'S Death is Not His Fault
July 20, 2024
The 'Good Pastor' JP Miller Seems to Want His Pound of Flesh | Mica Miller Death
October 16, 2024
JP Miller, Estranged Husband of Mica Miller, Arrested in Market Common Area
November 7, 2024
Strangulation Allegations Raise New Questions | The Death of Mica Francis Miller
December 17, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: JP Miller Accused of Heinous Crimes | Is This the End for the "Good Pastor"?
March 8, 2025
'Mica’s Law' Closer to Reality as South Carolina Weighs Coercive Control Bill | Mica Francis Miller
April 25, 2025
Case Documents
Incident Report – Theft of iPads from Church
Incident Report – Alarm at Church
Arrest Report – Roland Eugene Haines
Incident Report – Lewd Video Call from Solid Rock Church
Event Report – Lewd Comments and Photos from Pastor at Solid Rock Church
Sierra Francis Call to Cherokee County 911 – Command Log
Sierra Francis Call to Cherokee County 911 – Unit Response Times
Uniform Traffic Ticket – JP Miller
Event Report – JP Miller Traffic Stop
JP Miller Arrest Report
Event Report – Theft from Missions Account of Church
Incident Report – “Theft” of Honda Accord
Event Report – “Theft” of Honda Accord
Incident Report – Razor Blade in Tire
Incident Report – Harassment of Honda Dealership
Incident Report – Theft from Missions Account of Solid Rock Church
Event Report – Theft of Missions Account of Solid Rock Church
Incident Report – GPS Tracker Placed on VW Jetta
Event Report – GPS Tracker Placed on VW Jetta
Incident Report – GPS Tracker Placed on Black Honda Civic
Event Report – GPS Tracker Placed on Black Honda Civic
Event Report – JP Miller Complaint of Social Media Harassment
Event Report – Complaint of Closure of Solid Rock Church Bank Account
Event Report – Nude Photo of Mica Posted on Internet
Event Report – GPS Tracker Placed on Black Honda Civic
Event Report – JP Miller Trying to Get Belongings from Mica’s Apartment
Affidavit of Sierra Francis
Event Report – Death Investigation
Incident Report – Death Investigation
Alison Miller Complaint and Order via FITS News
Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner
Press Conference Docs (Mica’s List)
Audio Recordings
November 17, 2022
March 27, 2024
April 30, 2024
Timeline
January 2023
- Mica Miller and her husband, John-Paul "JP" Miller, a pastor at Solid Rock Church, separate after being married since 2018. Mica led the women's ministry and worship team at the church.
October 8, 2023
- Mica and JP officially file for divorce.
February 8, 2024
- Mica is involuntarily hospitalized for 48 hours by Myrtle Beach Police Department.
February 10, 2024
- Mica is discharged from the hospital. She finds her car missing from a Walmart parking lot and learns that JP had picked up her purse and car keys while she was hospitalized.
February 21, 2024
- Mica reports to police that she believes JP fraudulently initiated her hospitalization and stole her car.
March 11, 2024
- Mica calls the police after finding her tire slashed. She later finds a tracking device on her car and attempts to get a restraining order against JP, fearing for her life.
March 13, 2024
- A police report is filed by Solid Rock Church alleging that Mica transferred donation funds to her personal bank account, but there is insufficient evidence to pursue charges.
March 26, 2024
- A bench trial is held where Mica seeks a restraining order against JP. The outcome of this hearing is unknown.
April 26, 2024
- The day before her death, JP and his alleged romantic partner are confirmed to be in Charleston, not North Carolina.
April 27, 2024 (Day of Mica's Death)
10:13 a.m. - Mica is seen on her Ring camera leaving her residence on Margarita Drive in Myrtle Beach.
11:00 a.m. - Mica returns home as seen on her Ring camera.
11:38 a.m. - Mica leaves her residence again, as seen on her Ring camera.
12:12 p.m. - Mica enters Dick’s Pawn Shop at 1852 Mr. Joe White Avenue in Myrtle Beach.
12:13 p.m. - Mica buys a weapon at Dick’s Pawn Shop.
12:34 p.m. - Mica leaves Dick’s Pawn Shop after purchasing a weapon and ammunition.
1:06 p.m. - Mica’s black Honda Accord is seen traveling on Highway 501 near Four Mile Road in Conway.
1:27 p.m. - Mica’s black Honda Accord arrives at 41 Grocery and Grill on Highway 41 in Mullins.
1:35 p.m. - Mica leaves the store after buying a drink and gas.
2:54 p.m. - A 911 call is made from Mica’s phone. She asks if her phone could be located and then threatens suicide before hanging up. The dispatcher tries to call her back multiple times without success.
3:03 p.m. - Robeson County deputies are dispatched to Lumber River State Park for a welfare check and to locate Mica.
3:05 p.m. - Contact is made with the Lumber River State Park superintendent.
3:20 p.m. - Deputies request a phone ping.
3:31 p.m. - Deputies arrive at Lumber River State Park and begin searching with park rangers.
3:33 p.m. - Robeson County Sheriff's Office dispatches the Aviation Division and a drone to assist in the search.
3:42 p.m. - Telecommunicator contacts Verizon for an updated phone location ping.
3:50 p.m. - Detectives with the drone arrive at the park. They are approached by a fisherman who found a bag with Mica’s ID inside. He heard crying and then a gunshot and found the bag near the water’s edge.
4:23 p.m. - A fisherman contacts 911 to report finding a body in the water while fishing from his kayak. Deputies secure the area for investigation.
5:30 p.m. - Chief of Detectives for RCSO arrives at the scene.
5:54 p.m. - Detectives and RCSO arrive and collect evidence from Mica's car and the scene. They find a Sig Sauer gun case, ammunition, and receipts for the gun and a convenience store, all dated for the same day.
7:11 p.m. - The firearm is located in the water.
May 1, 2024
- Solid Rock Church reports receiving harassing messages following Mica's death.
May 2, 2024
- JP gives an interview discussing Mica’s mental health struggles and their marital issues.
May 3, 2024
- Mica's sister, Sierra Francis, is named special administrator of Mica's estate by a Probate Court in Horry County.
May 5, 2024
- Friends and family hold a memorial service for Mica, disputing the suicide ruling and demanding justice.
May 6, 2024
- The medical examiner officially concludes that Mica died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
May 7, 2024
- Mica's family meets with Robeson County deputies to discuss investigative findings.
May 10, 2024
- JP files a petition to be the fiduciary of Mica's estate.
May 13, 2024
- The Robeson County Sheriff's Office requests assistance from the FBI and the United States Attorney's Office in the investigation.
