“The investigation also revealed that Miller and her estranged husband (John Paul Miller) had been separated and were involved in the legal system,” the sheriff’s office explained. “This information led to the investigators confirming the whereabouts of Miller and a female that he is allegedly romantically involved with. Investigators were able to confirm that both individuals were not in North Carolina on the night before and the day of the Miller’s death.”
Investigators provided a timeline of Miller’s whereabouts and actions on the day of her death, starting at 11:00 a.m. when she was at her residence. Camera footage showed her purchasing the handgun at Dick’s Pawn Shop in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at 12:13 p.m., and she called 911 at 2:54 p.m.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said, “First, let me say on behalf of the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office that our sincere condolences are being sent to the family and friends of Mica Miller.”
“This incident has garnered much attention from across the Carolinas and beyond,” he added. “I want to assure everyone that a very methodical investigation was conducted by our Criminal Investigations Team and Crime Scene Investigative Team.”
The statement concluded with Wilkins saying that “unfortunately, rumors and conspiracy theories were spreading quickly, and assumptions were being made. However, in the end, we must make decisions based on the facts, and evidence that has been gathered.”
“While I know it’s not what many people wanted to hear, the evidence is quite clear and compelling, and we are as saddened as anyone that this occurred,” he said. “There are many factors that we have reviewed that occurred over an extended period of time that are probably related to the reason for this investigation, but in the end, sadly, a tragic decision was made by Mica that ended her life.”
According to WBTW News13, John-Paul’s spiritual advisor sent out an email to Solid Rock of Market Common’s members releasing the pastor from all “ministerial functions for a time a healing, counsel, and guidance, pursuant to our governing instrument.”
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