TSP #63 - ‘The Scariest Thing Of Our Entire Lives’: The Horrifying Truth Revealed From JP Miller’s Evidence - Part One
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This podcast delves into the tragic case of Micah Francis, a young woman who died under mysterious circumstances. The podcast focuses on the allegations of coercive control by her husband, JP Miller, and presents evidence suggesting a pattern of manipulation and abuse. The hosts explore the details of their relationship, including the early days of their marriage, JP's alleged grooming of Micah, and his attempts to control her finances, medical care, and social life. The podcast also examines JP's 911 call, Micah's email to the Secretary of State, and JP's probate evidence, which reveals a disturbing picture of his alleged actions. The hosts discuss the impact of coercive control, highlighting its insidious nature and the difficulty of recognizing it. They also address the double standard applied to mental illness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing the systemic biases that perpetuate this double standard. The podcast concludes by summarizing the evidence presented and calling for justice for Micah.
Outlines
The Micah Francis Case: Coercive Control and the Search for Truth
This podcast investigates the unsolved death of Micah Francis, exploring allegations of coercive control by her husband, JP Miller, and examining evidence suggesting a pattern of manipulation and abuse. The hosts discuss the details of their relationship, including the early days of their marriage, JP's alleged grooming of Micah, and his attempts to control her finances, medical care, and social life.
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New Evidence in the Micah Francis Case: JP's 911 Call
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Micah's Email to the Secretary of State
The podcast shares an email Micah sent to the South Carolina Secretary of State's office, detailing her concerns about JP's alleged control over her notary embosser and other issues. The email provides further insight into the power dynamics of their relationship.
JP's Response to Micah's Email
The podcast reveals JP's response to Micah's email to the Secretary of State. His email attempts to downplay Micah's concerns and portray her as mentally unstable. It further highlights his alleged manipulation and control over her.
JP's Pattern of Control and Manipulation
The podcast analyzes JP's actions in the weeks leading up to Micah's death, highlighting his alleged attempts to isolate and control her. It discusses his use of her mental health as a weapon and his efforts to discredit her narrative.
JP's Probate Evidence: A Deeper Dive
The podcast examines JP's probate evidence, which he claims exonerates him. It argues that the evidence actually reveals a pattern of control and manipulation, highlighting his alleged efforts to trap Micah from the beginning of their relationship.
The Impact of Coercive Control
The podcast discusses the impact of coercive control, highlighting its insidious nature and the difficulty of recognizing it. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the patterns of abuse and manipulation used by coercive controllers.
Keywords
Coercive Control
A pattern of behavior used by an abuser to exert power and control over their partner, often through manipulation, isolation, and intimidation. It can have devastating consequences for victims, including mental and physical health issues.
Gaslighting
A form of manipulation in which the abuser makes the victim question their own sanity and perception of reality. It is a common tactic used in coercive control to undermine the victim's confidence and independence.
Love Bombing
A tactic used by abusers to charm and overwhelm their victims with affection and attention, often in the early stages of a relationship. It is a form of manipulation designed to create a false sense of security and dependence.
Mental Health
A person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Mental health is essential for overall well-being and can be significantly impacted by abuse.
Post-Anesthetic Psychosis
A temporary state of confusion and disorientation that can occur after surgery due to the effects of anesthesia. It is usually short-lived and resolves on its own.
Notary Embosser
A device used by notaries public to stamp official documents with their seal. It is a crucial tool for notaries to authenticate documents and ensure their legal validity.
Probate Court
A court that handles the administration of estates after a person's death. It is responsible for determining the validity of wills, appointing personal representatives, and distributing assets to beneficiaries.
FOIA Request
A request made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to obtain public records from government agencies. FOIA requests are a crucial tool for transparency and accountability, allowing individuals to access information that may be otherwise withheld.
Q&A
What is coercive control and how does it manifest in the Micah Francis case?
Coercive control is a pattern of behavior used by an abuser to exert power and control over their partner. In Micah's case, JP allegedly used manipulation, isolation, and intimidation to control her, including gaslighting her, love bombing her, and controlling her finances and medical care.
What evidence suggests that JP was monitoring Micah's emails and social media?
JP's 911 call reveals that he knew Micah had emailed the Secretary of State's office a week earlier. This suggests he was monitoring her emails, likely through access to her phone and laptop. Additionally, he forwarded Kataria Watkins' response to Micah to his own account, indicating he was actively monitoring her communications.
Why is it important to understand the early days of Micah's marriage to JP?
The early days of their marriage reveal a pattern of control and manipulation that allegedly started even before their wedding. JP's insistence on marrying Micah before her breast augmentation surgery, his alleged grooming of her since she was 15, and his controlling behavior after her surgery all point to a pattern of abuse that escalated over time.
How does JP's email to Micah on December 22, 2017, demonstrate coercive control?
The email is a manifesto of control, where JP attempts to convince Micah that she is bipolar and that she needs to depend on him for the rest of her life. He uses guilt, fear, and manipulation to reinforce his authority over her and to make her feel like a burden.
What is the significance of JP's probate evidence?
JP's probate evidence, which he intended to exonerate him, actually reveals a disturbing picture of his alleged abuse of Micah. It provides a detailed timeline of their relationship, highlighting his manipulative tactics and his efforts to control her life. This evidence could be crucial in holding JP accountable for his actions.
Show Notes
Investigative reporters Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth coverage of the Mica Francis case.
Earlier this month, exhibits filed with Horry County Probate Court by Mica’s estranged husband, Myrtle Beach Pastor JP Miller, were made available to the public. To JP Miller, they are evidence that Mica Miller was a sick woman and he only wanted the best for her — that her estrangement from him was the result of family pressure and not because of anything she felt.
He is adamant that he bears no responsibility in her April 27 death. But does the evidence show what JP says it does?
Over the next few episodes, Mandy and Liz will analyze the exhibits piece by piece and discuss what this newly revealed information actually says about JP’s relationship with Mica.
In Part One, they explore the first two months of Mica’s marriage to JP and specifically the events that occurred in the 30 days between Mica’s surgery on Dec. 1, 2017, and their church wedding at the end of the year. JP maintains that Mica experienced a bout of post-anesthetic psychosis and that the effects of this lasted in some form or other until her death. But is that really what happened? A look at emails and texts from that time seem to point to something else … and that something looks a whole lot like coercive control.
Also on the show, a FOIA request from Luna Shark reveals new information in Mica’s case. In February of this year, Mica Francis reached out to the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office to report that JP had allegedly stolen her notary seal.
Premium Members get an extended episode with analysis of the so-called “undecipherable email” from 2017 that JP claims shows the depth of Mica’s break from reality....
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Episode Resources:
Alison Williams Emergency Custody Motion
JP Miller's Bizarre Incident Crying On The Ground
Mica and JP Wedding Vows and Celebration Video
Mica Francis Miller Healthcare Power of Attorney
South Carolina Code of Laws - Freedom of Information Act
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