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Ep 372: Remastered: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pt 3

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Show Notes

Mica Francis’ case is now receiving widespread attention following the Netflix documentary The Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded, documenting the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica reported experiencing before her death.

30-year-old Mica Francis (Miller) was found dead from a gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina, on April 27, 2024, two days after serving her husband, John Paul Miller, with divorce papers.

John Paul Miller has since been federally indicted on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators.

In this remastered episode, Laura is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney and award-winning author Liz Farrell, co-hosts of True Sunlight, to analyse the federal indictment and break down the charges, timelines and alleged behaviours detailed within it.

Together, they examine the alleged pattern of behaviour through the lens of coercive control and stalking, including how cyberstalking can be used as a tactic of control and why the post-separation period can be particularly dangerous. They also discuss an important question: why was Mica not better protected while she was alive?

Understanding escalation and coercive control is lifesaving and life changing. Listen and share, you may save a life. You can also take action for change with our Mica Action Toolkit.

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Sources https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline

https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/

Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:

Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717

Spotify Link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d

Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control?

Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally…

Mandy and Liz:

Mandy IG Mandy Website Murdaugh Murders Podcast Liz on Instagram Liz Website Liz on Cup of Justice

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