The wife of a pastor who took his own life called authorities and told them he was about to commit suicide after purchasing a gun earlier that day.
Mica Miller, 30, was found dead in Lumbee River State Park, North Carolina, on April 27, weeks after speaking out about abuse within her marriage to John-Paul Miller, 44.
At 2:54 p.m., Miller told Robeson County police, “I’m about to kill myself and I just want my family to know where to find me,” authorities said. CURLY.
At 3:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the state park where the body was found, and authorities confirmed Monday that she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police said that throughout the call she remained calm and asked the operator if they could track her phone.
In the days after her death, her friends and family held a rally calling for ‘justice for Mica’ outside the Solid Rock Church where Pastor Miller, 44, works.
At 2:54 p.m., Miller told Robeson County police, “I’m about to kill myself and I just want my family to know where to find me.”
Miller was found dead in Lumbee River State Park, North Carolina, weeks after speaking out about abuse within her marriage to John-Paul Miller, the couple seen here.
The pastor shocked his parishioners last week when, after a service in which he laughed and seemed completely calm, he announced that his wife had died and that her death was “self-induced.”
He then told worshipers that he would take “a little break” and leave the church without discussing what he had just told them.
Weeks before she died, Mica posted an emotional video in which she spoke about abuse within marriage and offered support to “ANYONE who is struggling to get out of a dangerous situation because they believe God will be ‘angry’ with them.”
She said: ‘My heart is a little heavy today. I’ve had a lot of women contact me about abusive situations, and I just want to tell you what a lot of people have told me lately, because I think I forgot.
‘But you are the bride of Christ before anyone else, whether male or female, no matter what gender you are, abuse is abuse.’
On Monday, before the cause of her death was announced, ABC reported that Mica had filed police reports against a man, whose name was redacted in the reports, in March, accusing him of harassing her.
She had told officers she was “scared for her life,” had found a tracking device in her car and had had her tires repeatedly deflated.
In the days since Mica’s death on April 27, her family had rejected her husband’s explanation that it was a suicide.
John-Paul Miller shocked his congregation when he announced his death as a suicide at the end of a service at Solid Rock at Market Common Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, last Sunday.
Speaking to DailyMail.com last week, Mica’s sister Sierra Brown said: “The only thing I would say is that he said it was an official suicide, but that’s not the case.” There is still an open investigation.
Mica’s death occurred just 48 hours after her husband, from whom she had been separated for a month, received divorce papers.
Court records hint at tumult within the marriage: Mica first filed for divorce in October 2023 before withdrawing the request on February 12.
Later that same month, Miller filed a lawsuit against his wife for child support and separate support in a motion withdrawn on March 11.
But on April 15, just 12 days before she was found dead, Mica filed a new lawsuit and, according to her friends, also requested a no-contact order against her husband.
His friends Kenn and Allicia Young have now also insisted on NewsNation that Mica did not take her life.
Mica previously shared a video talking about abuse within marriage with pastor John-Paul Miller, 44 (pictured), as claims surfaced that she was allegedly being harassed.
Mica’s friends Kenn and Allicia Young spoke to NewsNation and said they do not believe the pastor’s wife took her own life.
Allicia Young, who is a member of Solid Rock Church along with her husband Kenn, said: “I don’t believe at all that he took his own life.”
“I don’t believe at all that he took his life because he had energy and his faith in God was unwavering,” Allicia said in banfield.
“She was always quick to encourage someone else, including me. We went to lunch together and worked out together.
Speaking on March 22, Mica said: ‘You don’t have to stay in an abusive relationship.
‘Whether it’s sexual, whether it’s someone forcing you to take illegal drugs or abuse alcohol, or physical abuse, psychological abuse, making you think this is all your fault or that you’re a bad mother or a bad husband or you’re not giving it your all. when you know you’re doing it.
‘God hates divorce, but why? According to everyone I’ve asked and scriptures I’ve read, it’s because he hurts people. But does abuse hurt people? How do you think God feels about this?
In Mica’s obituary written by Miller, he makes no mention of the fact that the couple had separated.
Mica’s sister Sierra Brown, seen above in a Facebook video, told DailyMail.com that the family will not be making public comments until the investigation is complete, but confirmed that the official cause of her death has not yet been determined.
In Mica’s obituary written by Miller, who has a criminal record that includes multiple counts of aggravated assault and battery to which he pleaded guilty, he makes no mention of the fact that the couple had separated.
Instead, he described her as a “great stepmother and an amazing wife and partner,” and described her as his biggest cheerleader.
Kenn Young, Mica’s friend, is among those seeking answers about what happened.
‘At least this must be analyzed in depth. There has to be some responsibility here,” he said. WPDE. “Because yes, a tragic life was lost and it’s not as simple as mental health issues.”
In an interview with ABC15Mica’s husband reiterated that his wife had taken her life.
“She had struggled with suicide before,” he said. ‘Each time we helped her get over it and took her to the doctor, we got through it and everything was fine.
‘He even gave some testimonies here in the church that we have on video. She struggled with suicide, but God took care of her and helped her through it.’
He added that she was “probably the best wife anyone could ask for” and described the nights they spent talking to each other for hours.