Pastor John Paul Miller is back in the spotlight following the Netflix documentary ” Death of a Pastor’s Wife .”
The day after Mica’s death, JP announced it to his congregation at Solid Rock, saying, “She wasn’t well mentally. He added, “She needed her medication that was hard to get to her. I’m sure there will be more details to come.
JP is currently out of jail on the $100,000 bond. A federal trial for the Myrtle Beach pastor is scheduled for October 2026. Just keep our family in your prayers,” as per USA Today.
He was indicted by a grand jury in December 2025 but posted a $100,000 bond. Mica married JP in 2017 after the two had an affair for several years. They got married on June 1, 2025, a little over a year after Mica’s death. Prosecutors allege that JP lied to authorities in October 2024 about how often he contacted Mica in March 2024 and whether he damaged the tires on her vehicle. As per reports, authorities say the alleged harassment began in November 2022 and continued until April 27, 2024, when Mica died by suicide at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County. Mica Miller, 30, was found dead on April 27, 2024, in Lumber River State Park in North Carolina, about 70 miles from her home in Myrtle Beach. However, in December 2025, a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators.
She allegedly told him she would end the marriage if he did not agree, and Korn said he signed it. Because of South Carolina marriage laws, days before her death, Mica tried to get a restraining order against JP, but it was not granted. It has now come to light that the terms of his release on bond prohibit him from possessing a firearm, after his late wife died from a self-inflicted gunshot. JP was accused of cyberstalking his late wife, Mica Miller, for nearly three years and lying to police. He is also not allowed to excessively use alcohol or possess any weapon, including a firearm. The documents also say John Paul must undergo testing for prohibited substances and take part in an inpatient or outpatient substance use treatment program. Their marriage later became troubled. Mica’s friend Charlotte Korn also alleged in the docuseries that JP had an affair with Suzie Skinner while he was married to Mica. Korn also claimed that Mica later asked JP to sign a document promising to end any affairs. However, JP is now married to Suzie Skinner. The two are believed to remain married. the couple and other church members continue to meet at smaller locations, with JP serving as pastor and Suzie leading worship, as per People While Solid Rock Church no longer operates at its original location. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and her death was ruled a suicide. JP has not been charged in Mica’s death and has denied any involvement.
JP’s bond conditions say he cannot leave South Carolina without permission from the probation office, according to documents obtained by TMZ . They later told their church about their relationship. Supporters are now pushing for “Mica’s Law,” which they say would help protect people from abusive spouses, according to TMZ. The “Death of the Pastor’s Wife” includes video and text evidence, along with testimonies from people who spoke about the alleged abuse JP inflicted on Mica during their relationship. “[Mica] told me she had known for a while,” Korn said, according to People.
