Benjamin Brumlow, 58, of Kilgore, Texas, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole for the Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced.
Brumlow fostered two children before eventually adopting them. Around the time of the adoption, he began sexually abusing the older child, and the abuse continued for several years.
In 2019, Brumlow targeted the younger child, beginning another cycle of abuse. It wasn’t until 2022 that the younger child bravely spoke out, revealing the abuse both children had endured.
The investigation, led by Plano Police Detective Chris Jones, included forensic interviews of the victims at the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center.
A Collin County jury found Brumlow guilty, and Judge Kim Cooks sentenced him to 40 years in prison. Under Texas law, this conviction carries no possibility of parole.
“The depths of this betrayal are unthinkable—he took in these children as a father, only to become their worst nightmare. But justice has spoken. And thanks to the bravery of these survivors and the tireless work of Plano Police and our prosecutors, this predator will never harm another child again. Our community deserves to know that we will always fight for the most vulnerable and ensure that justice is served,” said DA Greg Willis.
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Nicole DeVincenzi and Alex Haynes prosecuted the case, with assistance from District Attorney Investigator Greg Bowers, Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White, and Legal Secretary Ramnpreet Kaur.
