Pastor John Paul Miller’s wife, Mica Miller, committed suicide after he allegedly admitted to posting a topless photo of her online. In an email sent to Mica, John apologized for his actions and expressed regret for trying to hurt her by sharing intimate details of her past. However, further details about the email were not immediately available, and the pastor’s attorney did not respond to requests for comments. Mica’s death was ruled a suicide by the Robeson County Medical Examiner, but her family has requested a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding her demise, claiming that John had abused her, which he denies.
Leading up to her suicide, Mica contacted the police multiple times with allegations of abuse against her husband. She claimed that John had “groomed” her when she was a teenager before they got married in 2017. In an affidavit sent to her attorney, Mica detailed the various forms of abuse she allegedly experienced at the hands of her husband, including physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual, and financial abuse. She also accused John of electronically harassing her and installing tracking devices on her vehicle. The pastor has vehemently denied these allegations, stating that Mica suffered from mental illness and had previously attempted to take her own life.
As rumors and false accusations circulated following Mica’s death, John’s lawyer released a statement refuting any reports suggesting the pastor’s involvement in his wife’s demise. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office also released details of their investigation to confirm that John had no role in Mica’s suicide. A 911 call made by Mica on the day of her death, where she expressed her intention to kill herself, was among the released information. In the call, Mica made sure authorities could trace her phone to the location where her body was later found.
In a video shared by the Solid Rock Church, where John serves as a pastor, Mica’s memorial service was held, and her husband delivered an emotional eulogy. John expressed his grief over Mica’s death and recounted his disbelief as he made several trips to the morgue in the hopes that she would miraculously wake up. The pastor’s emotional speech and grief were evident as he shared his memories of his late wife. If anyone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, they are encouraged to contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org for support. The tragic circumstances of Mica Miller’s death have left many unanswered questions and raised concerns about potential abuse in the marriage.
