Cinema VinesNetflix’s new documentary, Death of the Pastor’s Wife, has brought fresh scrutiny to the life of South Carolina pastor John Paul (JP) Miller, whose late wife, Mica Miller, took her own life in April 2024. The film, which follows the tragic events surrounding Mica’s death, has also spotlighted Alison Williams, Miller’s first wife, who has been quietly fighting a custody battle that began in 2024.
Williams was married to Miller for roughly sixteen years before the couple divorced in 2016. In 2015, she reportedly caught Miller and Mica Miller—a member of Miller’s congregation—together in a compromising situation, leading to the dissolution of both marriages. The two women had two children together, and the family’s legal disputes have since expanded to include four children, with two minors now at the center of a custody dispute.
On May 28, 2024, just weeks after Mica Miller’s death, Williams filed an emergency motion in a South Carolina court seeking sole custody of the two minor children. In her affidavit, she claimed a “substantial change in circumstance” had occurred since the original custody order, warranting a modification. The filing also listed a range of allegations against Miller, including controlling behaviour, repeated infidelity, and alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with minors in the church. Williams stated that Miller had admitted to relationships with prostitutes and had disclosed past sexual misconduct toward underage church members, naming the identities of the girls involved.
According to the affidavit, Williams immediately reached out to the girls, encouraging them to come forward. She noted that the girls, while sharing detailed accounts of Miller’s conduct, were too frightened to file police reports or testify in court. These accusations remain unproven in any court proceeding, and Miller has publicly denied any wrongdoing.
The custody filings have become part of broader civil litigation against Miller and Solid Rock Ministries, with several lawsuits alleging negligence, emotional distress, and misconduct by church leadership. Despite the public nature of the case, Williams has maintained a low profile, and her current whereabouts are unknown. The legal battles continue to unfold in South Carolina, with the outcome of the custody dispute still pending.
