15) Why JP Miller’s Story of Mica’s ‘Previous Suicide Attempt’ Does Not Add Up

When Mica died, JP Miller told the world she had a long history of suicide attempts. In two years of reporting, this is the only alleged attempt a record exists for: March 23, 2018 — four months into their marriage, three months into a diagnosis Mica questioned until the day she died. Journalist and producer Grace Hills walks us through how Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell reconstructed those months through Mica's records: the medication side effects no one weighed, including akathisia — a condition clinically linked to suicidal distress. The single therapy session where a clinician suggested JP stay out of the room. Then Beth Braden and team examine JP's account of that morning against the clock: a pawn shop that opened at 9 a.m., a firearm purchase on a felon's credit card, a phone call at 10. There's a reason we couch the attempt as "alleged." By the end, you'll understand it — and understand what was built on that one hour. Listen To Current Coverage on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The True Sunlight Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ad-Free from LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon or Supercast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Links: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, Confidential, 24/7 💚 Akathisia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment — Cleveland Clinic 🩺 Let’s Dive In… 🥽 🦈 This series discusses domestic abuse, coercive control, and suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, please call or text 988 or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Support in South Carolina is also available through Liza’s Lifeline.