Mica Miller’s siblings are sharing their concerns about her troubled marriage, claiming that her estranged husband, pastor John-Paul “JP” Miller from South Carolina, had her involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility.
This topic is explored in a new three-part true-crime series on Netflix titled “Death of the Pastor’s Wife,” which debuted on Wednesday. The documentary sheds light on Mica’s life, her tumultuous marriage, and the circumstances surrounding her death in April 2024, categorized by authorities as a suicide.
Her family describes the hospitalization as indicative of a disturbing pattern of control that Mica experienced throughout her marriage.
Before her death, Mica had reported to the police that she felt she was being monitored, according to the documentary.
The siblings assert that her last hospitalization was against her wishes, stating that Miller initiated the admission by contacting the facility.
Throughout their relationship, Mica was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, with her husband allegedly playing a significant role in managing her care. She endured multiple hospitalizations during their time together, including just before they wed in 2017.
In a handwritten document related to her divorce, Mica accused her husband of various forms of abuse—emotional, sexual, spiritual, financial, and physical.
Family members allege that during her hospitalization, Miller took control of Mica’s car, phone, and laptop, with the latter containing personal photos. Mica later reported these actions to the police, as highlighted in the Netflix series.
Miller chose not to participate in the documentary, and inquiries to his legal representatives have gone unanswered.
Mica, who was 30 at the time, was found dead in Lumber River State Park in North Carolina on April 27, 2024, just two days after she filed for divorce. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office concluded her death resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, closing the case without charges against Miller, who denies any connection to her death.
He is, however, facing separate federal charges related to his behavior towards Mica prior to her tragic end. In December 2025, a federal grand jury indicted him on counts of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators.
Prosecutors allege that Miller shared a nude photo of Mica online without her consent, monitored her movements using tracking devices on her vehicle, and messaged her excessively. The indictment claims that his actions instilled a “reasonable fear of death and serious bodily injury” in Mica.
Should he be convicted, Miller faces significant prison time and hefty fines, though he has pleaded not guilty and is released on a $100,000 bond.
Furthermore, Mica’s family is advocating for the passing of Bill 702, known as “Mica’s Law,” which aims to recognize coercive control in domestic violence legislation in South Carolina. While the bill was presented to the state Senate Judiciary Committee, it did not progress during the 2026 legislative session.
