Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband Allegedly Hired P.I. to Surveil Her Before Death — Then Lied to Cops.

A South Carolina pastor accused of harassing his estranged wife, Mica Miller, for months before her death in 2024 allegedly hired a private investigator to monitor her movements, investigators say.

Miller, 30, was found fatally shot at a park in North Carolina on April 27, 2024. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said at the time that her death was ruled a suicide.

In the wake of her death, a wave of allegations about abusive behavior surfaced against her estranged husband, 46-year-old Myrtle Beach pastor John Paul Miller, including claims shared through a Justice For Mica Facebook event. He has not been charged with any crime involving physical abuse.

This week, federal authorities indicted Miller in connection with what they describe as a stalking campaign that began in November 2022 and continued until Mica Miller’s death.

In a Thursday, Dec. 18 press statement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina alleged that Miller “sent unwanted and harassing communications” and posted a nude photo of her online without her consent.

Court documents obtained by WMBF allege Miller hired a private investigator to keep tabs on Mica Miller and determine whether she was having an affair. However, when investigators asked about the arrangement, Miller allegedly told them in October 2024 that he hired the investigator to ensure she would not purchase a firearm.

Authorities also accuse Miller of denying that he damaged Mica Miller’s tires, despite police allegedly finding evidence that he purchased a device capable of damaging tires and contacted others about her vehicle information.

Although her death was ruled a suicide, Mica Miller’s loved ones and advocates have continued to call for justice and further scrutiny of the pastor’s alleged behavior. A Change.org petition has also been launched calling for stronger protections for harassment and stalking victims.

If convicted, Miller faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison for cyberstalking and up to two years for making false statements to federal investigators, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office release. He could also face a fine of up to $250,000. His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2026.

His attorneys have been contacted for comment.