Cinema VinesPastor John Paul Miller has resurfaced in the public eye after a Netflix documentary titled Death of a Pastor’s Wife brought renewed scrutiny to his legal troubles. The film chronicles the alleged abuse and cyber‑stalking that culminated in the death of Miller’s first wife, Mica, who died by self‑inflicted gunshot at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, South Carolina, on April 27, 2024. The documentary includes video footage, text messages, and testimony from friends who claim Miller abused Mica and engaged in extramarital affairs.
In December 2025, a South Carolina grand jury indicted Miller on charges of cyber‑stalking and lying to police. He posted a $100,000 bond, but court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that the bond conditions explicitly forbid him from possessing any firearms, leaving South Carolina without permission from the probation office, and prohibit excessive alcohol use. The bond also requires drug testing and participation in an inpatient or outpatient substance‑use treatment program. The bond’s restrictions were highlighted when the Netflix docuseries aired, sparking a public debate over the adequacy of the bond terms.
Miller’s marriage to Mica began in 2017 after a long affair, and the couple later disclosed their relationship to their church. Their marriage deteriorated, and days before Mica’s death she attempted to secure a restraining order against Miller, which was denied due to South Carolina marriage laws. Supporters of the couple’s story have called for “Mica’s Law,” a proposed statute that would provide stronger protection for spouses facing abuse.
According to the documentary, Mica’s friend Charlotte Korn testified that Miller had an affair with a woman named Suzie Skinner while still married to Mica. Korn also claimed that Mica had asked Miller to sign a document promising to end any affairs, and that he complied. After Mica’s death, Miller married Skinner on June 1, 2025, and the two continue to serve at Solid Rock Church, now meeting at smaller locations with Miller as pastor and Skinner as worship leader.
Prosecutors allege that Miller misled authorities in October 2024 about his contact with Mica in March 2024 and whether he had damaged her vehicle’s tires. The alleged harassment is said to have begun in November 2022 and continued until Mica’s suicide. The case has drawn attention to the intersection of criminal justice and the entertainment industry, as the Netflix documentary has both raised public awareness and intensified legal scrutiny of Miller’s actions.
