Mica Miller's Siblings Accuse Pastor Husband of Coercive Control Leading to Tragic Death

The life and tragic death of Mica Miller, a once-prominent worship leader, have sparked a heated debate surrounding domestic abuse and mental health. Miller's siblings have come forward with allegations that her estranged husband, South Carolina pastor John-Paul "JP" Miller, forced her into involuntary hospitalization, which they claim was part of a broader pattern of coercive control.

Miller's siblings reveal these allegations in a three-part true-crime series titled "Death of the Pastor's Wife," which premiered on Netflix. The series delves into the life of Mica Miller, her tumultuous marriage, and her death, which authorities ruled a suicide in April 2024.

Mica Miller was found dead in Lumber River State Park in North Carolina on April 27, 2024, just two days after she served her husband with divorce papers. She was discovered with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the gun was found nearby. The North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office later ruled her death a suicide.

According to her siblings, Mica's final hospitalization was involuntary. They claim that Miller, who was also a pastor, contacted a mental health center and initiated the admission against his wife's wishes. The siblings further state that Mica was diagnosed with bipolar disorder while engaged to Miller, who reportedly took an active role in overseeing her care. They claim she was hospitalized multiple times during the relationship, including shortly before the couple married in 2017.

In a handwritten affidavit accompanying her divorce filing, Mica alleged that she had been abused "emotionally, sexually, spiritually, financially, and physically." Her siblings said that during her hospitalizations, Miller took possession of her vehicle, phone, and laptop, and they believe the computer contained intimate photographs of her. Mica later reported the alleged incident to police, according to the Netflix series.

Miller reportedly declined to participate in the documentary. Fox News Digital has reached out to his attorneys for comment. The family further claims that while Mica was hospitalized, Miller took possession of her vehicle, phone, and laptop. Her siblings said the computer contained intimate photographs of her. Mica later reported the alleged incident to police, according to the Netflix series.

The documentary, "Death of the Pastor's Wife," features never-before-seen footage and firsthand accounts from friends and family. It relies on interviews with Mica's relatives, friends, former Solid Rock Church members, and her divorce attorney. According to Netflix, the docu-series delves into the complexities of Miller's life and her struggle with mental health and domestic abuse.

Mica, 30, was found dead at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina on April 27, 2024, two days after serving Miller with divorce papers. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office concluded that she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and closed its investigation. Miller has denied involvement in her death and has not been charged in her death.

However, Miller is currently facing unrelated federal prosecution over his alleged conduct toward Mica before her death. A federal grand jury indicted Miller in December 2025 on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina on Dec. 18, 2025.

The case of Mica Miller and her husband, John-Paul Miller, has sparked a national conversation about domestic abuse, mental health, and the role of religious figures in such situations. As the family seeks justice for Mica, the world watches and wonders about the complexities of human relationships and the importance of addressing mental health and domestic abuse issues.