The pastor of a South Carolina church whose wife died by suicide after claiming she had faced abuse has reportedly been removed from his duties.
Solid Rock at Market Common Church in Myrtle Beach said the Rev. John-Paul Miller had been removed from "ministerial functions."
The news was released in an email to the congregation that was reviewed by WBTW-TV.
"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 read.
Mica Miller, 30, was found dead in Lumber River State Park of a self-inflicted bullet wound. John-Paul Miller announced his wife's suicide during a church service.
She had filed for divorce about six months ago, according to the New York Post.
Mica Miller Video
In March, she also posted a cryptic video on Facebook that she said was intended for "ANYONE struggling with leaving a dangerous situation."
In the recording, she referred to "my situation" and said "abuse is abuse," but didn't make any specific allegations.
Mica Miller had made two complaints with Horry County police in March. One came after she found one of her tires slashed, according to a report.
The second complaint claimed she was being followed or watched.
John-Paul Miller said that his wife's death was "self-induced" and that she "wasn't well mentally," according to a video recording posted online.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You are not alone.
