Mica Miller: John Paul Miller not 'feeling any grief' after wife's tragic death, claims behavioral analyst

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LUMBER RIVER STATE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA: A body language expert has cast doubt on the sincerity of pastor John-Paul Miller's emotions following the suicide of his wife, Mica Miller.

“We don’t see grief, the little bit of grief … is taken away by a smile," behavioral analyst Scott Rouse said. "And a smile is more prevalent than his grief.”

Mica Miller had filed for divorce before her death

Mica's death, which attracted national attention, was ruled a suicide by the sheriff’s office. The 30-year-old from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 27 at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina.

Miller was served with divorce papers just two days before Mica’s body was discovered in Robeson County. Notably, she had filed for divorce in October 2023, though the case was dismissed in February.

Mica sought separation from Miller in mid-April and posted a Facebook video on March 22, offering advice to those in abusive relationships. Shortly before the video, she had informed a police officer that she was "afraid for her life."

Insights into John-Paul Miller's behavior in wake of wife's tragic suicide

Mica's family has accused Miller, a local pastor, of making exaggerated claims about her mental health, which led to her involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility. Despite these allegations, Miller has not been charged in connection with his wife’s death and has denied any involvement.

Investigators noted that he was "not in North Carolina on the night before and the day of" her death, as reported by MEAWW.

However, Rouse remains unconvinced by Miller's demeanor. “I don’t think he’s feeling any grief here,” Rouse commented while viewing a video of Miller, per NewsNation.

“We’re not hearing it in his voice. He’s under the impression when you’re sad that your voice goes way high. His voice is way too clean for this, way too clean for him to be as sad as he’s saying that he is.”

Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said in a media release, "While I know it's not what many people wanted to hear, the evidence is quite clear and compelling, and we are as saddened as anyone that this occurred."

"In the end, sadly, a tragic decision was made by Mica that ended her life," he added.