Couple pleads guilty to sexually abusing children at Eagle church ranch

KBOI
October 19, 2015

http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Jennifer-Magill-Idaho-Michael-Case-334346911.html

EAGLE, Idaho (KBOI) -- A married couple from Eagle, who worked as house parents at a local Christian church ranch, have pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children, according to Idaho court records.

Michael P. Magill and his wife, Jennifer, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor 16 or 17 and sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16.

An investigation into the couple began back in August after detectives were notified of abuse from a family member from one of the victims. Police then interviewed the girls, searched the Christian Children's Church Ranch in Eagle, and then arrested the couple the following day.

The pair had been working the home for about 11 months as house parents, who are parental figures to as many as 10 at-risk children who live in one of four homes on the property.

The Magill's are scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 4.