Children’s home ‘house parents’ accused of sexually abusing girls

IDAHO
KTVB

EAGLE — An Eagle couple is facing felony charges after sheriff’s officials say they sexually abused two teenage girls in their care.

Michael Paul Magill, 30, and Jennifer Nicole Magill, 32, were house parents at the Christian Children’s Ranch on Duck Alley Road in Eagle when the alleged abuse occurred. The victims, a 17-year-old and a 14-year-old, were placed in the Magills’ care through that group.

According to the Christian Children’s Ranch website, the organization provides homes for at-risk or homeless children. House parents live on the 80-acre ranch and care for up to 10 children at a time “in a loving and structured environment,” according to the site.

Sheriff’s officials say the Magills, who worked as youth group leaders and camp counselors, may have additional victims.

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