Topline: The South Carolina pastor allegedly used digital surveillance and online harassment to intimidate his wife.
Published: December 25, 2025 3:35 pm ET
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Left: John-Paul Miller, mugshot, Right: Mica Miller, via Myrtle Beach Police Department/FaceBook
COLUMBIA, SC — A Myrtle Beach pastor has been indicted on federal charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators in connection with the death of his wife, Mica Miller.
A federal grand jury in Columbia indicted John Paul “JP” Miller, 46, of Myrtle Beach, on Dec. 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina said. Prosecutors allege Miller harassed his estranged wife in the months before her death.
He faces one count of cyberstalking, according to the press release. The charge stems from an FBI investigation into his conduct toward Mica Miller, who died by suicide on at a North Carolina state park.
Authorities allege John-Paul Miller sent repeated unwanted communications to Mica Miller, including contacting her as many as 50 times in a single day. He also allegedly purchased a tire-slashing device and shared nude photographs of her online, according to People Magazine.
Mica Miller, 30, was found dead on April 27, 2024, at Lumber River State Park in Orrum, N.C., the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said at the time. Her death was ruled a suicide.
Family and friends publicly questioned the circumstances, saying they believed her relationship with Miller should be investigated further.
Court documents state John-Paul Miller’s conduct began in November 2022 and continued until her death in April, 2024. Prosecutors allege he made false statements to federal investigators during the inquiry into his wife’s death.
Mica Miller had filed for divorce from John-Paul Miller twice, with the second filing occurring days before her death, according to People Magazine. Miller was the pastor of Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach before stepping down amid scrutiny following his wife’s death.
The indictment does not allege Miller directly caused his wife’s death, but it outlines a pattern of harassment that prosecutors say contributed to her distress. Federal officials said the charges reflect evidence of cyberstalking and obstruction during the investigation.
The case gained national attention in 2024 after Mica Miller’s death was ruled a suicide, despite widespread speculation surrounding her relationship with her husband. Prosecutors said the indictment was based on evidence gathered over two years of investigation.
If convicted, John-Paul Miller faces federal penalties for cyberstalking and making false statements. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the case remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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FBI Arrests John-Paul Miller For Cyberstalking Wife Before Her Suicide
The South Carolina pastor allegedly used digital surveillance and online harassment to intimidate his wife.
By Kate Byrd
Published: December 25, 2025 3:35 pm ET
Left: John-Paul Miller, mugshot, Right: Mica Miller, via Myrtle Beach Police Department/FaceBook
COLUMBIA, SC — A Myrtle Beach pastor has been indicted on federal charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators in connection with the death of his wife, Mica Miller.
A federal grand jury in Columbia indicted John Paul “JP” Miller, 46, of Myrtle Beach, on Dec. 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina said. Prosecutors allege Miller harassed his estranged wife in the months before her death.
He faces one count of cyberstalking, according to the press release. The charge stems from an FBI investigation into his conduct toward Mica Miller, who died by suicide on at a North Carolina state park.
Authorities allege John-Paul Miller sent repeated unwanted communications to Mica Miller, including contacting her as many as 50 times in a single day. He also allegedly purchased a tire-slashing device and shared nude photographs of her online, according to People Magazine.
Mica Miller, 30, was found dead on April 27, 2024, at Lumber River State Park in Orrum, N.C., the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said at the time. Her death was ruled a suicide.
Family and friends publicly questioned the circumstances, saying they believed her relationship with Miller should be investigated further.
Court documents state John-Paul Miller’s conduct began in November 2022 and continued until her death in April, 2024. Prosecutors allege he made false statements to federal investigators during the inquiry into his wife’s death.
Mica Miller had filed for divorce from John-Paul Miller twice, with the second filing occurring days before her death, according to People Magazine. Miller was the pastor of Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach before stepping down amid scrutiny following his wife’s death.
The indictment does not allege Miller directly caused his wife’s death, but it outlines a pattern of harassment that prosecutors say contributed to her distress. Federal officials said the charges reflect evidence of cyberstalking and obstruction during the investigation.
The case gained national attention in 2024 after Mica Miller’s death was ruled a suicide, despite widespread speculation surrounding her relationship with her husband. Prosecutors said the indictment was based on evidence gathered over two years of investigation.
If convicted, John-Paul Miller faces federal penalties for cyberstalking and making false statements. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the case remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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FBI Arrests John-Paul Miller For Cyberstalking Wife Before Her Suicide
The South Carolina pastor allegedly used digital surveillance and online harassment to intimidate his wife.
By Kate Byrd
Published: December 25, 2025 3:35 pm ET
Left: John-Paul Miller, mugshot, Right: Mica Miller, via Myrtle Beach Police Department/FaceBook
COLUMBIA, SC — A Myrtle Beach pastor has been indicted on federal charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators in connection with the death of his wife, Mica Miller.
A federal grand jury in Columbia indicted John Paul “JP” Miller, 46, of Myrtle Beach, on Dec. 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina said. Prosecutors allege Miller harassed his estranged wife in the months before her death.
He faces one count of cyberstalking, according to the press release. The charge stems from an FBI investigation into his conduct toward Mica Miller, who died by suicide on at a North Carolina state park.
Authorities allege John-Paul Miller sent repeated unwanted communications to Mica Miller, including contacting her as many as 50 times in a single day. He also allegedly purchased a tire-slashing device and shared nude photographs of her online, according to People Magazine.
Mica Miller, 30, was found dead on April 27, 2024, at Lumber River State Park in Orrum, N.C., the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said at the time. Her death was ruled a suicide.
Family and friends publicly questioned the circumstances, saying they believed her relationship with Miller should be investigated further.
Court documents state John-Paul Miller’s conduct began in November 2022 and continued until her death in April, 2024. Prosecutors allege he made false statements to federal investigators during the inquiry into his wife’s death.
Mica Miller had filed for divorce from John-Paul Miller twice, with the second filing occurring days before her death, according to People Magazine. Miller was the pastor of Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach before stepping down amid scrutiny following his wife’s death.
The indictment does not allege Miller directly caused his wife’s death, but it outlines a pattern of harassment that prosecutors say contributed to her distress. Federal officials said the charges reflect evidence of cyberstalking and obstruction during the investigation.
The case gained national attention in 2024 after Mica Miller’s death was ruled a suicide, despite widespread speculation surrounding her relationship with her husband. Prosecutors said the indictment was based on evidence gathered over two years of investigation.
If convicted, John-Paul Miller faces federal penalties for cyberstalking and making false statements. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the case remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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