Mica Miller's heartbreaking 911 call released as churchgoers demand answers in suicide death of pastor's wife

The wife of a pastor who took her own life called authorities and told them she was about to kill herself, after purchasing a handgun that same day.  

Mica Miller, 30, was found dead at Lumbee River State Park, North Carolina, on April 27, weeks after speaking about abuse within her marriage to John-Paul Miller, 44.

At 2:54 pm, Miller told Robeson County police: 'I'm about to kill myself and I just want my family to know where to find me', authorities told WAVY. 

By 3:03 pm, officers were sent to the state park where he body was found with authorities confirming on Monday she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

Police said that throughout the call she remained calm, asking the dispatcher if her phone could be tracked.  

In the days after her death, her friends and family held a rally calling for 'justice for Mica' outside the Solid Rock Church where Pastor Miller, 44, works.

At 2:54 pm, Miller told Robeson County police: 'I'm about to kill myself and I just want my family to know where to find me'

Miller was found dead at Lumbee River State Park, North Carolina weeks after speaking about abuse within her marriage to John-Paul Miller, the couple are seen here

The pastor stunned his congregants last week when, after a service in which he had laughed and appeared entirely at ease, he announced that his wife had died and that her death was 'self-induced.'

He then told worshippers that he would be taking 'a little break' and to leave the church without discussing what he had just told them. 

Weeks before she died Mica posted an emotional video in which she spoke of abuse within marriage and offered support to 'ANYONE struggling with leaving a dangerous situation because they think God will be 'mad' at them.'

She said: 'Today my heart's a little heavy. I've had lots of women that have reached out to me about situations of abuse, and I just want to tell you what a lot of people have told me lately, because I think I forgot.

'But you are the bride of Christ before anybody else's, male or female, it doesn't matter what gender you are, abuse is abuse.'

On Monday, before her cause of death was announced, ABC reported that Mica had filed police reports against a man - whose name was redacted in the reports - in March accusing him of harassing her.

She had told officers that she was 'afraid for her life', had found a tracking device on her car and had her tires repeatedly deflated.

In the days since Mica's death on April 27, her family had pushed back at her husband's explanation of it as suicide.

John-Paul Miller shocked his congregation when he announced her death as a suicide at the end of a service at Solid Rock at Market Common Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina last Sunday

Speaking to DailyMail.com last week, Mica's sister Sierra Brown said: 'The one thing I would say is that he has said it was an official suicide, that is not the case. There's still an open investigation.' 

Mica's death came just 48 hours after her husband, from whom she had been separated for one month, was served with divorce papers.

Court records hint at the tumult within the marriage with Mica first filing for divorce back in October 2023 before withdrawing the filing February 12.

Later that same month Miller filed against his wife for Separate Support and Maintenance in a motion withdrawn March 11.

But on April 15, just 12 days before she was found dead, Mica filed once more and, according to friends, also sought a no contact order against her husband.

Her friends Kenn and Allicia Young have also now insisted on NewsNation that Mica did not take her own life.

Mica previously shared a video speaking about abuse within marriage to pastor John-Paul Miller, 44 (pictured), as claims emerge she was allegedly being harassed

Mica's friends Kenn and Allicia Young spoke out on NewsNation and said they do not believe the pastor's wife took her own life

Allicia Young, who is a member of the Solid Rock Church alongside her husband Kenn, said: 'I absolutely do not believe that she took her own life.'

'I absolutely do not believe that she took her own life because she was energetic and her faith in God was unwavering,' Allicia said on Banfield. 

'She was always quick to encourage somebody else, including myself. We went to lunches together, we worked out together.'

Speaking March 22 Mica said: 'You don't have to stay in an abusive relationship. 

'Whether that's sexual, whether that's somebody forcing you to take illegal drugs or alcohol abuse, or physical abuse, psychological abuse, making you think that this is all your fault or that you're a bad mom or a bad husband or you're not giving it your all when you know you are. 

'God hates divorce, but why? According to everybody that I've asked and the scriptures I've seen it's because it hurts people. But does abuse hurt people. How do you think God feels about that?' 

In Mica's obituary penned by Miller, he makes no mention of the fact that the couple had separated 

Mica's sister Sierra Brown, seen above in Facebook video, told DailyMail.com the family is not commenting publicly until the investigation is completed but confirmed her official cause of death has not yet been determined

In Mica's obituary penned by Miller, who has a criminal record including multiple counts of aggravated assault and battery to which he pleaded guilty, makes no mention of the fact that the couple had separated.

Instead, he described her as a 'great stepmother, and an amazing wife and helpmate', and portrayed her as his biggest cheerleader.

Kenn Young, Mica's friend, is among those searching for answers over what happened.

'This has to be at least looked into deeply. There's got to be some accountability here,' he told WPDE. 'Because yeah, a tragic life was lost, and it's not just as simple as mental health issues.'

In an interview with ABC15, Mica's husband reiterated that his wife had taken her own life.

'She had struggled with suicide before,' he said. 'Each time we would help her through it and take her to the doctor, and we got through it and everything was fine.

'She even gave a few testimonies here at church that we have on video. She battled suicide but God took care of her and got her through it.'

He added she was 'probably the greatest wife anyone could ask for' and described nights spent talking to each other for hours.