A new Netflix documentary, Death of the Pastor’s Wife, explores the life and death of Mica Miller and the legal proceedings involving her husband, John-Paul Miller.
Key facts
- •Mica Miller died from a single gunshot wound on April 27, 2024, at age 30.
- •The Robeson County medical examiner officially ruled the death a suicide on May 7, 2024.
- •John-Paul Miller faces federal charges of cyberstalking and making a false statement.
- •The documentary features interviews with Mica Miller's family and friends, as well as her journals and text messages.
- •John-Paul Miller has not been charged in connection with his wife's death.
Netflix has released a three-part documentary, Death of the Pastor’s Wife, detailing the relationship between Mica Miller and her husband, John-Paul Miller. Mica Miller was found dead in North Carolina's Lumber River State Park in April 2024, with medical examiners ruling her death a suicide. The series examines allegations of abuse and stalking raised by Mica Miller against her husband prior to her death.
Allegations and Legal Proceedings
Mica Miller filed for divorce in April 2024, alleging a history of emotional, sexual, spiritual, financial, and physical abuse. She had previously reported to police that she felt groomed and stalked by her husband. John-Paul Miller, the pastor of Solid Rock Church, has denied all allegations of abuse through his attorney, Russell B. Long. In December 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office indicted John-Paul Miller on two federal counts: cyberstalking and making a false statement to investigators regarding the alleged deflation of his wife's tires. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges and remains out on bond while awaiting trial, which is scheduled for October 2026.
Current Status of John-Paul Miller
Since Mica Miller's death, John-Paul Miller has remarried, wedding Suzie Skinner in June 2025. While the Solid Rock Church building and grounds have been sold, he continues to preach at various locations in Myrtle Beach. John-Paul Miller declined to comment when approached by Netflix for the documentary.
Timeline
- April 2024Mica Miller filed for divorce and was later found dead in Lumber River State Park.
- May 7, 2024The death of Mica Miller was officially ruled a suicide.
- December 2025John-Paul Miller was indicted on federal charges of cyberstalking and making a false statement.
- October 2026The federal trial for John-Paul Miller is currently scheduled to take place.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.
