Nurse Accused Of Breaking Newborns’ Bones Arrested (Video)

A horrifying case of alleged abuse has emerged at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, where a former nurse Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman is accused of deliberately injuring newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, a 26-year-old nurse, is facing charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse after investigators linked her to multiple cases of harm inflicted on vulnerable babies under her care. For families like Dominique and Tori Hackey, the arrest has brought both painful revelations and renewed calls for justice.

The Hackeys’ nightmare began in September 2023, after the premature birth of their fraternal twins, Micah and Noah, at just 28 weeks. While Micah struggled with severe health complications, Noah initially seemed to thrive. But just a week after birth, the couple received devastating news: Noah’s left leg was bruised and fractured. “I was confused and heartbroken,” said Dominique Hackey. “As a first-time parent, I couldn’t understand how my baby’s leg could be broken.”

More than a year later, answers are beginning to emerge. Investigators have identified seven potential cases of abuse involving newborn boys in the NICU from 2023 and 2024. Ann Strotman, who was recently arrested, is believed to have caused these injuries, including fractures and other unexplained trauma. Surveillance footage from the hospital is being reviewed as part of the investigation, with police confirming that more cases could still come to light.

For parents like Hackey, the arrest is bittersweet. At Ann Strotman’s arraignment, he broke down in tears. “My son’s first experience of life was pain. That breaks me as a father,” he said. Noah, now 16 months old, has physically recovered and is a spirited, active child. But the emotional scars of this ordeal remain fresh for the Hackey family.

The hospital, which has suspended NICU admissions, expressed shock and sadness in a statement, pledging full cooperation with law enforcement. “We are focused on caring for our patients and providing support to colleagues deeply impacted by these developments,” the statement read.

As investigations continue, affected families are coming together to share their stories and seek justice for their children. Hackey, reflecting on the ordeal, said, “We’ve found it’s easier to heal together than to go through this individually.”

If convicted, Ann Strotman could face up to 30 years in prison. For the families, her arrest is a step toward accountability, but their ultimate hope is to ensure no other child suffers such a fate.

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