Virginia Nurse Arrested After Investigation Into Fractures in NICU Newborns

Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman faces charges of malicious wounding and child abuse as police reexamine similar cases from 2023 and 2024.

Henrico County Police arrested 26-year-old Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, a former nurse, in connection with unexplained fractures in three NICU babies at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in late 2024.
The hospital had previously identified similar injuries in four babies during the summer of 2023, prompting authorities to reopen inactive cases as part of a broader investigation.
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital temporarily stopped admitting new patients to its NICU on December 24, 2024, and implemented enhanced safety measures, including live-streaming technology and stricter caregiver protocols.
Families of affected newborns expressed frustration over delays in identifying a suspect, with one parent stating they regret not speaking up sooner to prevent further harm.
Authorities are reviewing hours of surveillance footage and additional charges may follow as the investigation into these incidents continues.