Netflix Docuseries ‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife’ Details Allegations Against John-Paul Miller
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The three-part Netflix true-crime documentary Death of the Pastor’s Wife examines the events surrounding the April 2024 suicide of 30-year-old Mica Miller, featuring interviews with her family, close friends, and former congregants of Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The accounts detail years of alleged coercive control, intimidation, and abuse by her husband, pastor John-Paul “JP” Miller, prior to her death. Miller, who was indicted on federal charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators, faces an upcoming trial.
1. Threats Involving Weapons
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Family members and friends recounted multiple confrontations involving firearms:
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The Group Chat Threat: Mica’s sister, Sierra Francis, and friend Charlotte Korn recalled an incident from November 2022 after John-Paul allegedly interrogated Mica about romantic feelings toward other women. When Mica named Charlotte—believing it was a safe response—John-Paul accused them of an affair. After Mica fled to Sierra’s home, John-Paul allegedly messaged a group chat warning he was armed and heading to the residence to “raise hell.”
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The Box of Belongings: Mica’s biblical counselor, Laura Hucks, claimed that during a later separation, John-Paul told Mica to collect her belongings from their house. When she opened the box, it allegedly contained a handgun and ammunition, prompting her brother Nate to intervene and remove the weapon.
2. Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization
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Mica’s siblings detailed an episode during their marital estrangement in which John-Paul allegedly reported to a mental health facility that Mica was actively suicidal:
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The Car Encounter: A church member reportedly offered to drive Mica for a voluntary mental health assessment; however, upon meeting, law enforcement officers physically removed her from the vehicle and transported her for an involuntary hold.
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Control of Devices: While Mica was detained, John-Paul allegedly seized her car, phone, and laptop containing private personal photos. Prosecutors subsequently accused him of publishing non-consensual explicit images online.
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Medication Control: Family members also claimed John-Paul frequently withheld prescribed medication after Mica was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
3. Physical Toll and Hormone Regimens
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Friends Erica Rahr and Charlotte Korn claimed John-Paul subjected Mica to extreme sexual demands, allegedly refusing to let her sleep without repeated intercourse throughout the day:
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Use of Testosterone: To keep up with the physical demands, Mica reportedly began taking testosterone supplements.
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Loss of Singing Voice: The hormonal regimen altered her vocal cords, dropping her pitch and directly damaging her ability to perform as the church’s worship choir leader.
4. Paid Sexual Degradation
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Friend Bruna Pabon shared disturbing accounts that Mica confided regarding severe public degradation:
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Street Encounters: Pabon claimed John-Paul would pull his vehicle over and offer money to strangers on the street to touch Mica without her consent.
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Sexual Abuse: In another instance recounted by Pabon, John-Paul allegedly compelled Mica to submit to explicit sexual contact by a stranger, leaving her feeling permanently traumatized.
5. The Affair with Suzie Skinner
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Friends claimed John-Paul carried on an extended affair during his marriage to Mica with church member Suzie Skinner:
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Chris Skinner’s Confrontation: At the time, Suzie was married to Chris Skinner, who had been paralyzed in an auto accident at age 20. Chris stopped attending Solid Rock after suspecting John-Paul harbored feelings for his wife, eventually confronting the pastor directly.
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Tragic Drowning: On September 6, 2021, Chris died of accidental asphyxiation via drowning in a community pool. His sister, Tamara McDermott, expressed belief in the series that the drowning may have been intentional following devastating personal discoveries.
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Subsequent Remarriage: John-Paul and Suzie wed in June 2025, just over a year after Mica’s death.
6. Institutional Protection by Church Elders
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Former Solid Rock pastor Pam Muise described institutional resistance after uncovering evidence of John-Paul’s infidelity:
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The Airport Message: Muise discovered text messages in which John-Paul asked a close associate to pick up an incoming woman from the airport for an illicit rendezvous.
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Elders’ Inaction: When John-Paul refused an ultimatum to step forward, Muise brought the allegations directly to the church’s governing board. The elders declined to initiate disciplinary measures, revealing that the internal hierarchy afforded them zero supervisory leverage over the head pastor and prompting Muise’s immediate resignation.