KREM: McGuckins Break Silence

For five days in 2001, the eyes of the world were on a remote house near Sagle, Idaho. Inside were five children guarded by their dogs and surrounded by police. The McGuckin family has never spoken about their ordeal on camera until now. They are now ready to share their side of the story, and the amazing lives they have led since the standoff. Jo Ann McGuckin says, “we were treated abominably, and I still don’t know why.” Jo Ann McGuckin lives modestly. Her home is a revolving door for her seven children. Pictures line the walls. None of them from the scene of a truly strange five-day standoff.  Kathryn McGuckin says it was “surreal. I think that’s the word I would use. Surreal.” But there is nothing there anymore. Any sign of the McGuckin home is gone. All that’s left is unanswered questions and unrepaired image/John Langeler, KREM2. More here . (2001 AP file photo/Jeff Green)

• Herb Huseland tells of meeting Jo Ann McGuckin

Question: Do you believe Bonner County authorities handled the McGuckin standoff properly?