Henrico County, Va. – A status hearing was held on Wednesday morning for Erin Strotman, a former nurse at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), who is facing multiple charges for allegedly injuring three babies under the hospital’s care. During the hearing, the court amended Strotman’s bond conditions, allowing her to have phone calls and in-person meetings with her boyfriend, provided that another adult is present to supervise their interactions.
In addition to this change, Strotman’s bond now requires her to submit to regular drug screenings to ensure she is not using any substances outside of prescribed medications. Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, speaking after the hearing, declined to disclose the specific reasons behind the adjustments to Strotman’s bond, which now also permits her to maintain contact with her parents, doctors, and attorneys.
Strotman faces eight charges in connection to the alleged abuse of three babies, who were identified in court records as “Y.H.,” “L.M-B,” and “A.V.” The charges include abuse of a child to cause serious injury, malicious wounding, and abuse with disregard for a child’s life. These charges are tied to incidents that occurred between October and November 2024, with the alleged abuse spanning several dates:
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October 29, 2024: Abusing a child to cause serious injury and malicious wounding
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November 10, 2024: Two counts of abusing a child to cause serious injury, abusing a child with disregard for their life, and two counts of malicious wounding
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November 13, 2024: Abusing a child with disregard for their life
According to court documents, these charges stem from injuries found in several babies under Strotman’s care, which were described as “unexplainable fractures.” Investigators have confirmed that between 2023 and 2024, eight babies were found with similar injuries in the NICU.
During the hearing, Taylor emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that authorities are not yet finished with their inquiries into the case. The hearing has been continued until Thursday, April 10, when further proceedings are expected.
As the investigation continues, the case has raised serious questions about the safety of vulnerable patients in the hospital’s care. The Henrico County community remains on edge as authorities work to determine the full scope of the alleged abuse and its impact on the infants involved.
Further updates on the case are expected following the next court hearing.
