“He’s Going to Kill Me”: What Mica Miller Told Her Best Friend

Bruna Pabon recounts her close friendship with Micah Miller, a pastor's wife found dead in a North Carolina state park in April 2024, a case ruled as suicide. Pabon reveals that before her death, Micah expressed fear for her life, stating repeatedly, "He's going to kill me." Micah's estranged husband, J.P. Miller, a pastor at Solid Rock Church, now faces federal charges of cyber-stalking and lying to investigators but has not been charged in her death and maintains his innocence.

Throughout their friendship, Micah confided in Pabon about troubling aspects of her marriage, including allegations of sexual coercion and emotional abuse. Pabon describes Micah as a vibrant person whose demeanor changed drastically over time, noting that she was often exhausted and unhappy. Micah had shared that J.P. demanded sex multiple times a day and that he controlled many aspects of her life, including her employment and social interactions. Pabon emphasizes that Micah felt trapped and was struggling with her mental health, which J.P. reportedly manipulated to maintain control over her.

As the conversation deepens, Pabon reveals that Micah feared for her safety, believing that J.P. would ultimately harm her. She recalls a chilling moment when Micah stated, "He's going to put a bullet in my head," expressing her belief that J.P. would frame her death as a suicide. Pabon describes the emotional weight of their discussions and her commitment to supporting Micah, who was determined to leave the abusive situation and reclaim her life. The tragic story unfolds as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding domestic abuse and the urgent need for awareness and intervention.

Two days after serving divorce papers to her husband, Mica Miller was found dead at Lumber River State Park on April 27, 2024. Her death was ruled a suicide, but questions about the circumstances surrounding her death remain. According to her best friend, Bruna Pabon, Mica had confided in her that she feared her husband, John-Paul Miller, would kill her and make it look like she had taken her own life. Bruna says Mica made one thing clear: she wanted to live.

In Part 1 of this special two-part interview, Criminally Obsessed investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Bruna, one of Mica’s closest friends, to hear her firsthand account of their friendship and the deeply personal conversations they shared before Mica’s death.

Bruna remembers Mica as vibrant, compassionate, and devoted to her faith. She recounts what she says Mica told her about her marriage, including concerns about control, her health and medications, and experiences she confided in Bruna after saying she had not felt safe sharing them with others. Bruna also reflects on the changes she says she witnessed in her friend and Mica’s efforts to find a way forward.

Next week, in Part 2: Bruna recounts learning that Mica had died, revisits the events of Mica’s final day, and shares her perspective on the unanswered questions surrounding her death.

Important note: This interview presents Bruna Pabon’s personal experiences, recollections, and opinions, including statements she attributes to Mica Miller. These statements and any allegations discussed are not independently verified findings of fact. John-Paul Miller has not been charged in connection with Mica Miller’s death.

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