Pastor John-Paul Miller Marries for Third Time Amid Cloud of Tragedy and Allegations
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — In what some are calling a “marriage under a shadow,” former pastor John-Paul Miller exchanged vows with Suzie Skinner this past Sunday on a secluded beach. The wedding, reportedly protected by armed security, comes just over a year after the suicide of Miller’s previous wife, Mica Miller, and amid a growing storm of legal, moral, and public controversy.
Though the couple celebrated privately, the ceremony has reignited national attention—not because of the vows, but because of the bodies left in its wake.
A Marriage Marked by Two Suicides
Miller’s new wife, Suzie Skinner, was previously married to Chris Skinner, a quadriplegic Army veteran who drowned in a swimming pool in 2021. His death was officially ruled a suicide. But the context surrounding it is far from clear.
According to court records, Chris Skinner confronted Pastor Miller just two weeks before his death, accusing him of having an affair with Suzie. Miller has consistently denied any romantic involvement at that time, claiming the relationship was strictly platonic. However, the timing of that confrontation and the subsequent drowning has fueled ongoing speculation and community outrage—especially as this latest wedding proceeds without any acknowledgment of that painful history.
Then there’s the case of Mica Miller, Miller’s second wife, who was found dead by gunshot wound in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina, in April 2024. Authorities ruled her death a suicide, but friends, family, and a wave of online investigators have vocally challenged that conclusion.
“She told us she was scared. She said she found a GPS tracker on her car. She knew something was wrong,” a close friend of Mica told NewsNation source.
Mica had filed for divorce and was reportedly seeking help for what her family described as emotional abuse and coercive control. Audio recordings, journal entries, and a chilling 911 call—placed just days before her death—have only intensified scrutiny of Miller’s role in the events that led up to her suicide.
Armed Guards, No Children, and No Accountability
Notably absent from the beachfront wedding were the couple’s seven combined children. Also absent: any public gesture of healing, remorse, or transparency from a man who once preached grace and accountability from the pulpit.
Instead, attendees were greeted by private security — a move that may reflect fears of protest more than safety. In recent months, activists and former congregants have held demonstrations outside Solid Rock Church, where Miller once served as pastor. The congregation has since severed ties with him following Mica’s death and the fallout from related allegations.
Civil Lawsuits and Public Image
While Miller has not been criminally charged in connection with either spouse’s death, he is currently facing civil lawsuits from multiple women alleging sexual assault. The suits remain active, though details are under court seal. Still, their existence compounds the image of a man who appears to navigate trauma without consequence.
Miller has stated publicly that he is the victim of “false accusations” and insists he only tried to help a mentally ill spouse in Mica. He has denied any involvement in the deaths of either Mica or Chris Skinner and claims he is simply trying to move forward with his life.
“I loved Mica, I tried to help her,” Miller told reporters in an earlier interview. “People don’t see what goes on behind the scenes when someone is struggling.”
The Public Verdict
In the absence of criminal charges, public opinion has become the courtroom, and Miller’s critics are not backing down. Online forums, TikTok accounts, and investigative podcasts have been dissecting the timeline, the testimonies, and the deaths for over a year now. Some believe Mica’s case deserves to be reopened. Others argue that, even if not criminal, Miller’s conduct was morally egregious—a gross betrayal of the trust and power granted to him by his role as a spiritual leader.
With a new marriage now formalized, Miller is hoping the public will move on. But the ghosts of the past — two of them, at least — are unlikely to be buried so easily.
Key Questions Remain:
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Why were both spouses connected to this marriage ruled suicides under controversial circumstances?
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What role, if any, did emotional or psychological abuse play in these deaths?
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Should spiritual leaders be held to higher standards when allegations of misconduct arise — even without criminal convictions?
These are not just questions for the court or the media. They’re questions for the community and for every institution that once shielded this man with a collar and a title.
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