The medical examiner has concluded that Micah Miller, wife of the Rev. John Paul Miller of Solid Rock on Market Common in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died late last month of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Robeson County Coroner Dr. Richard Johnson said Micah died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
“Judging by the nature of the wound, it is consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. And it was not in the back of the head, as has been speculated.”
according to christian postMicah’s body was discovered April 27 at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, and he was 30 years old at the time of his death.
Pastor Miller first announced his wife’s death at the end of Sunday service the day after her death, noting that her wife was not mentally well.
“After the presentation, we ask that you please leave the church quietly and do not talk about the presentation in this building. If possible, we ask that you do so,” he said. Said congregation.
“My request is that you continue to come to church and serve for a while, because…I’m taking a little break and I don’t want to worry about church. It could be a few days, it could be a few weeks, I don’t know,” he said.
“I got a call late last night. My wife passed away. Yes, it was self-inflicted and it happened in North Carolina,” he added, noting that her funeral will be held at the church on May 5 at 3 p.m. pointed out that it would be done.
“I’m on adrenaline right now so please all of you pray for my children and all of you. I hope you all pray for my children and everyone. I know she’s not well mentally and needed medication that’s hard to get.” Please continue to keep our family in your prayers as more information becomes available.”
However, friends and family speculate that Micah’s death was not a suicide. As Prostecia, who posted Pastor Miller’s remarks, pointed out, the pastor “joked during the service and referred to himself as handsome and charging.”
In the middle interview and news nation, Tim Carter, a friend of the Miller family, told NewsNation’s Rich McHugh that he has a “gut feeling” that Micah did not commit suicide. …”It’s a little hard to believe.”
Similarly, Micah’s former friends Ken and Alicia Young said they “absolutely believe” Micah did not commit suicide.
According to reports christian post, Miller’s sister, Sierra Frances, claimed that Miller told her that if she was fatally shot in the head, her husband would be at fault.In the sword affidavit Posted According to X’s Prostecia, Frances, who filled out an application to be special administrator of her sister’s estate, said that Micah filed for divorce with her husband on April 25, saying that her husband was reportedly abusive. She revealed that she was looking forward to being freed from her husband. .
“If I get shot in the head and die, it’s not because of me, it’s because of JP.”
Court affidavit by Micah Miller’s sister. Some serious allegations have been made. pic.twitter.com/hAO2IW9xJe
— Protestia (@Protestia) May 6, 2024
“My sister became hopeful about her future after filing for divorce from John Paul,” Frances said in the affidavit.
“My sister also told me that she was worried that her life would be taken away without a divorce.Based on conversations with my sister, she told multiple people, including other family members. I believe I did,” Francis continued.
“Micah has said to me many times, ‘If I get shot in the head, it’s not my fault, it’s JP’s fault.'” Micah forwarded the family group’s text messages. , informed Mr. Miller that he was served with divorce papers on April 25, 2024,” Francis added. “On April 27, 2024, my sister, Micah A. Miller, was found dead from a gunshot wound in Lumberton, North Carolina.”
in Separate affidavit, Nathaniel Francis, brother of Micah Miller, who was a member of Market Common’s Solid Rock, said his late sister told him about their marital conflicts.
“Mr. Miller’s email, which was forwarded to me, apologizes to Micah for the damage caused to her car because of the tire.”
Afadavit from Micah Miller’s brother. pic.twitter.com/fQafBUkRxP
— Protestia (@Protestia) May 6, 2024
He also revealed that he left the church after several years there “because of the behavior I observed.”
Before her death, Micah reportedly told police that she had been being viciously stalked by her estranged husband.
“Micah had made several calls to police in recent weeks about his tires being slashed and his car being found with tracking devices.” We apologize for the damage caused to Micah’s car as a result of this,” Nathaniel Francis wrote.
Mr. Miller’s emails to his sister continued to state that he was angry that Micah had confided in him and “put family first,” and that it made him want to hurt her. In his words, “When someone hurts me, instead of forgiving, I try to hurt them back.” And instead of me forgiving you…I just attack and try to cause pain. Masu. ”
Meanwhile, Miller’s spiritual advisor and mentor, the Rev. Charles Randall, previously told The Christian Post that the allegations against him were “lies.”
Micah first filed for divorce from Miller in October 2023, after filing for separation beforehand. The two first met when Micah was 14 and Miller, 14 years older, was a member of a church youth group.
In March, she posted an emotional video on her Facebook page about abuse and advice for people in abusive relationships. daily mailreport.
“My heart is a little heavy today. I’ve had a lot of women contact me about situations of abuse. I want to tell you something that a lot of people have told me recently, because I think you’ve forgotten. is.
“But you are the bride of Christ more than anyone else. Male or female, gender doesn’t matter. Abuse is abuse.”
“You don’t have to stay in an abusive relationship. Whether it’s sexual, someone forcing you to abuse illegal drugs or alcohol, or physical or psychological abuse. Even when things make you think that it’s all your fault, that you’re a bad mother, that you’re a bad husband, that you’re not, when you know it is, you give it your all. Please do your best.
“God hates divorce, but why?” According to everyone I’ve asked and the scriptures I’ve seen, it’s because it hurts people. But does abuse hurt people? How do you think God feels about that? ”
According to a report from ABC Affiliate 15 NewsThe bishop of Solid Rock Church in Market Common informed members on Sunday that Pastor Miller has been released from all ministry “for a period of healing, counseling, and leadership in accordance with the Governing Act.”
The church’s website was also taken down over the weekend.
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Milton Quintanilla is a freelance writer and content creator. He is a contributor to his Crosswalk Headlines and host of the For Your Soul Podcast, a podcast dedicated to sound doctrine and Biblical truth. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Alliance Theological Seminary.
