The Solid Rock Church at Market Common is facing community unrest as Pastor John-Paul Miller has been released from his ministerial duties following the death of his wife, Mica Miller. The overseer of the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina church announced the decision on Sunday, stating it was for “a time of healing, counsel, and guidance.” This action comes as authorities investigate the death of 30-year-old Mica Miller, who was found dead in Robeson County last weekend.
The Solid Rock Church at Market Common has also suspended its website, with the site currently redirecting to a “suspended account” page. This has further fueled speculation and concern within the community surrounding the events.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation last week at Lumber River State Park, the location where Mica Miller’s body was discovered. The investigation aims to determine the cause of her death. While Pastor John-Paul Miller reportedly told ABC15 that his wife’s death was a suicide, official law enforcement sources have not confirmed this, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Friends and family have publicly disputed the suicide claim and are advocating for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mica Miller’s death. Adding another layer of complexity, online records indicate that divorce proceedings were underway between Mica and John-Paul Miller.
The community’s call for “Justice for Mica” was amplified during a rally held outside Solid Rock Church at Market Common on Sunday. This demonstration coincided with a memorial service led by Pastor Miller at the church, while Mica’s family held their own memorial service elsewhere.
Further details emerged on Monday as ABC15 obtained police reports alleging Mica Miller reported harassment in early March, stating she “was afraid for her life.” These reports add to the growing concerns and questions surrounding the death investigation and the situation at Solid Rock Church in Market Common. The community awaits further updates from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation progresses.
