Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue shining sunlight on the Mica Francis story. 

On today’s episode, a former church member being sued by JP Miller turns the tables on him with a fiery counterclaim. According to court filings, THREE DAYS before Mica’s death, JP asked this church member to write “Dedicated to Mica” on the website of the church’s Dare2Care program, a mission that was important to Mica. Was this unfortunate timing? Or does this point to something more nefarious?

The former church member also accuses JP of using his pulpit to shame and bully Mica and of retaliation after the church member and his wife decided they’d had enough of him and left the church. Also on the show, in one of the most deranged calls to 911 yet, JP tells police that protesters are yelling the 'n-word' at church members and could “pull a gun” at any minute and he describes them as blondes, wearing sweaters and no makeup. 

Was this JP setting the stage for the lawsuits he filed five days later? Plus, an update in the Sara Lynn Colucci case and Christa Bauer case. This episode gets deeper into these very twisted stories... 

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 

Episode Resources

Stephen Smith’s GoFundMe

Stephen Nicholas Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Sara Lynn Colucci Case Overview

“Help With Legal Defense Fund for Melissa and Sandra” GoFundMe

Premium Documents:

Lee Gilley’s Charging Instrument + Complaint - Oct 11, 2024

Sam Rickman’s Magistrate Court Summons and Complaint - Jan 10, 2025

Sam Rickman’s Counterclaim - Jan 27, 2025

JP Miller’s Notice of Deposition - Jan 27, 2025

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