MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The pastor of a Myrtle Beach church whose wife was found dead in Robeson County has been released, according to an email obtained by NewsNation affiliate WBTW that was sent to church members Sunday.
“I, Charles Randall, by the authority vested in me as overseer, hereby release Pastor John-Paul Miller from all ministerial functions for a time of healing, counsel, and guidance, pursuant to our governing instrument,” the email reads.
John-Paul Miller’s wife, Mica, was found dead April 27 at Lumber River State Park. Robeson County authorities are still investigating her death.
Prior to her death, Mica Miller, 30, made two complaints with Horry County police on March 11 — the first coming after her vehicle’s tire was found slashed near Springmaid Pier, a report said. The second complaint, filed hours later, came after Miller took her vehicle to East Coast Honda on Highway 17 Bypass to have the tire repaired.
The suspect’s identity is redacted in both reports, but Miller said she “noticed strange activity and what she believes as people following or watching her.” Miller also told officers that the suspect “has a history of similar actions against her.”
Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins told WBTW in an email Monday that he expects a report to be available Tuesday.
“We have Detectives in SC now and plan to have the findings of our full investigation as it relates to the death of Mica Miller available tomorrow,” Wilkins said.
The medical examiner investigating the death of Mica Miller found she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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