Colorado Man and Wife Sentenced for Repeated Abuse of Teen, Citing “Too Fat and Too Small” Defense

A Colorado couple, convicted of sexual abuse and aggravated incest, faces justice after shocking claims in court.

Aurora, CO, an alarming case in Colorado, has ended with harsh sentences for a man and his wife accused of abusing a teenage girl for years. Brandon Robert Berg, 44, and his wife, Rebecca Berg, 52, were convicted on multiple charges, including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, aggravated incest, and second-degree assault. The survivor, who courageously came forward at 19, testified that the abuse began when she was only 15. She recounted how repeated sexual encounters with Brandon Berg were forced upon her as a means to avoid further physical violence. Her account included harrowing details—detectives documented a four-inch scar on her back from a fork scratch, and a more severe, branded mark on her right shoulder from a heated knife bearing the initials "RB," which she believed represented both her abusers. In an unexpected twist during his testimony, Brandon Berg attempted to deflect responsibility by claiming that he was physically incapable of committing the acts due to his size. He stated that his genitals were too small and he was "too fat" to carry out the abuse.

Despite his bizarre defense, a jury found him guilty on three counts of sexual assault on a child, three counts of aggravated incest, and one count of second-degree assault, sentencing him to 80 years in prison. Rebecca Berg, tried alongside her husband and convicted on two counts of aggravated incest, received a sentence ranging from four years to life in prison. Upon release, she is required to serve 20 years to life of intensive supervision as a registered sex offender.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Jacob Kremin praised the survivor's bravery: "Her courageous decision to speak out has been critical in preserving evidence against these defendants. They have robbed a young girl of her innocence through prolonged sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. While no prison sentence can undo her trauma, we hope these verdicts bring her some measure of justice and healing." The case stands as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of children and the betrayal by those entrusted with their care. As the community grapples with the horrors of this abuse, authorities continue to advocate for stronger measures to protect our youth.