TSP News Break "Mini-Sode": Chris Skinner 911 call + What JP Miller’s Ex Said
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This episode of True Sunlight delves into the death of Micah Francis, a woman found dead with a bullet in her head on April 27th, 2024. The episode explores the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death, including her estranged husband's bizarre speech announcing her suicide and the release of the medical examiner's report. The report reveals the presence of multiple casings and a live round found at the scene, raising questions about the thoroughness of the investigation. The episode also examines the death of Chris Skinner, a motivational speaker who was found unresponsive in his neighborhood pool in 2021. The episode explores the connection between Skinner's death and JP Miller, Micah's estranged husband, and the potential for a connection between the two deaths. The episode concludes with a call for anyone with information on Chris Skinner's death to contact Luna Shark Media.
Outlines
Support Luna Shark Media
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Micah Francis Case Update
This Chapter provides an update on the Micah Francis case, revealing that a flood of FOIA responses have been received. The episode discusses the tragic timeline of alleged abuse, dating back to the 1970s, and the inconsistencies in the official investigation. The episode also highlights the release of the medical examiner's report, which raises questions about the thoroughness of the investigation.
Chris Skinner's Death
This Chapter delves into the death of Chris Skinner, a motivational speaker who was found unresponsive in his neighborhood pool in 2021. The episode explores the connection between Skinner's death and JP Miller, Micah's estranged husband, and the potential for a connection between the two deaths. The episode includes an affidavit from JP Miller's ex-wife, Alison Williams, who details JP's alleged adulterous affairs and his behavior following Skinner's death.
911 Call
This Chapter plays the 911 call made to report Chris Skinner's death. The call reveals that Skinner was found unresponsive in a neighborhood pool and that he was still in his wheelchair. The episode also discusses the inconsistencies in the official investigation and the lack of transparency from the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
Keywords
Micah Francis
Micah Francis was a 30-year-old woman who was found dead with a bullet in her head on April 27th, 2024, in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina. Her death was initially ruled a suicide by the Robinson County Sheriff's Office, but the circumstances surrounding her death have raised questions and prompted further investigation by Luna Shark Media.
JP Miller
JP Miller is the estranged husband of Micah Francis. He delivered a bizarre speech announcing his wife's death from suicide the day after she died. He has been the subject of scrutiny due to his alleged history of abuse and harassment towards Micah, as well as his involvement in the Solid Rock Church community.
Chris Skinner
Chris Skinner was a motivational speaker who was found unresponsive in his neighborhood pool in 2021. His death was ruled an accident due to drowning. However, the circumstances surrounding his death have raised questions and prompted further investigation by Luna Shark Media. Skinner was married to Susie, who was also a member of the Solid Rock Church and allegedly had an affair with JP Miller.
FOIA
FOIA stands for Freedom of Information Act. It is a law that allows the public to request access to government records. Luna Shark Media has filed FOIA requests in both the Micah Francis and Chris Skinner cases to obtain information about the investigations.
Luna Shark Media
Luna Shark Media is a podcast network that produces true crime and investigative journalism podcasts. They are known for their in-depth investigations and their commitment to exposing the truth. They have produced podcasts such as "Murdock Murders," "Cup of Justice," and "True Sunlight."
Solid Rock Church
Solid Rock Church is a church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. JP Miller and Susie Skinner were both members of the church. The church has been the subject of scrutiny due to its alleged involvement in the deaths of Micah Francis and Chris Skinner.
Myrtle Beach Police Department
The Myrtle Beach Police Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for investigating Chris Skinner's death. Luna Shark Media has filed FOIA requests with the department to obtain information about the investigation. The department has been criticized for its lack of transparency and its failure to provide all relevant documents.
Medical Examiner's Report
The medical examiner's report in Micah Francis's case was released and revealed the presence of multiple casings and a live round found at the scene. This information has raised questions about the thoroughness of the investigation and the initial ruling of suicide.
Suicide
The Robinson County Sheriff's Office initially ruled Micah Francis's death a suicide. However, the circumstances surrounding her death, including the presence of multiple casings and a live round at the scene, have raised questions about the accuracy of this ruling.
Drowning
Chris Skinner's death was ruled an accident due to drowning. However, the circumstances surrounding his death, including the lack of witness statements and the inconsistencies in the official investigation, have raised questions about the accuracy of this ruling.
Q&A
What are the suspicious circumstances surrounding Micah Francis's death?
The suspicious circumstances surrounding Micah Francis's death include her estranged husband's bizarre speech announcing her suicide, the release of the medical examiner's report revealing the presence of multiple casings and a live round at the scene, and the inconsistencies in the official investigation.
What is the connection between Chris Skinner's death and JP Miller?
Chris Skinner was married to Susie, who was also a member of the Solid Rock Church and allegedly had an affair with JP Miller. JP Miller's ex-wife, Alison Williams, stated in an affidavit that JP's behavior worsened following Skinner's death, and that JP called her the day Skinner died, asking her to pray. This suggests a potential connection between the two deaths.
Why is it so hard to obtain information about Chris Skinner's death through FOIA requests?
The Myrtle Beach Police Department has been criticized for its lack of transparency and its failure to provide all relevant documents in response to FOIA requests. They have claimed that witness statements are typically done by body-worn cameras, which are not subject to FOIA, but other news outlets have received additional documents that the department conveniently left out of Luna Shark Media's FOIA request.
What are the key questions that remain unanswered in both the Micah Francis and Chris Skinner cases?
Key questions that remain unanswered in both cases include the thoroughness of the investigations, the accuracy of the official rulings of suicide and accidental drowning, and the potential for a connection between the two deaths.
What is Luna Shark Media's mission?
Luna Shark Media's mission is to expose the truth wherever it leads. They produce true crime and investigative journalism podcasts and are committed to holding agencies accountable and changing systems for the better.
Show Notes
We originally planned to take this week off entirely, but guess what happened...? We got a flood of FOIA responses in the Mica Francis case… This week, due to the dogged FOIAing from Beth Braden and brilliant mind of Liz Farrell, LunaShark was the first media outlet to receive the 911 call from the incident that led to Chris Skinner’s death on September 6, 2021.
Tik Tok has been hot with Chris Skinner theories ever since the news of Mica’s death hit national headlines — but JP’s ex-wife’s mention of Skinner in recent emergency protective order documents made those theories worth investigating in our opinion.
On today’s News Break “min-sode”, Investigative journalists Mandy Matney shares new details and the recently released 911 call concerning the tragic death of Chris Skinner in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mandy also highlights info available from recently released documents, while also pointing out inconsistencies in the drowning investigation and the intentional lack of witness statements.
We also continue to ponder the suicide ruling on Mica and raise concerns about JP Miller's behavior. And even though today’s “mini-sode” is short, Luna Shark Premium Members are getting a second bonus episode this week where reporter and producer Sam Berlin just could not let go of a pressing question from the Murdaugh saga… where did the money go?
We’ll be back next week with a full examination of all this and more...
Until then Stay tuned. Stay Pesky. Stay in the Sunlight...☀️
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