Cinema VinesThe release of Netflix’s true‑crime documentary “The Death of the Pastor’s Wife” has pulled the spotlight back onto the 2024 death of Mica Miller, a 30‑year‑old church singer from North Carolina. Miller was found dead on April 27, 2024, with a single gunshot wound near the riverbank at Lumber River State Park in Orrum, North Carolina. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office ruled the death a suicide, but her family and friends have challenged that conclusion, pointing to her husband, Pastor Jean‑Paul “JP” Miller, as a suspect in the investigation.
JP Miller, who has long preached at Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has faced new scrutiny following the documentary’s release. In 2025, he pleaded not guilty to federal charges that are alleged to be connected to Mica’s death, and he remains free on bond. Miller maintains that he was a devoted husband, claiming in an ABC 11 interview that he “never once in any way shape or form” abused her, adding that he cared for her better than anyone else could. He also said that Mica never had to cook, clean, or work, and that she only needed to take her medication and enjoy her life.
In June 2025, Miller married Suzie Skinner, a physical therapist from Myrtle Beach. Skinner’s past includes a marriage to Christopher Skinner, a quadriplegic U.S. Army veteran who later became a motivational speaker. Christopher met Skinner during his rehabilitation, and the couple’s relationship with Miller was forged through the church community. Christopher Skinner died in a tragic pool accident on September 6, 2021, when his motorized wheelchair accidentally entered a swimming pool.
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, the documentary has reignited public debate over the circumstances of Mica Miller’s death. While the sheriff’s office maintains the suicide ruling, relatives and associates continue to question the official narrative, citing alleged abuse and control by JP Miller. The case remains a focal point of scrutiny as both the legal and religious communities grapple with the tragic loss and the implications for those involved.
