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EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 44 MIN

NICU NURSE FROM HELL TAKES SWEETHEART PLEA DEAL AFTER BREAKING BONES OF MULTIPLE NEWBORNS

from Crime Stories with Nancy Grace · host iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

Erin Strotman, a former 27-year-old  NICU nurse initially facing 20 charges, gets a sweetheart deal after pleading no contest to nine charges of child abuse. The abuse came to light when Henrico County Police Detective Megan Lynch responded to Henrico Doctors' Hospital regarding a 5-month-old male in the NICU, found with a fractured left femur. Further examination revealed the child also had a fractured right tibia and multiple rib fractures. Investigators noted similarities between the injuries and those suffered by four males in the NICU during the previous summer. Following the earlier unexplained injuries, the hospital installed surveillance cameras throughout the NICU. Detective Lynch reviewed the surveillance footage and reported her findings. On November 10, Nurse Erin Strotman was recorded in the room with the baby identified as "Y.H." in hospital records. The footage showed Strotman grabbing Y.H. by the legs and applying pressure, placing her weight on them, and pushing the baby's legs backward until his feet reached his head. The video shows Y.H. crying and appearing to be distressed. Seven potential abuse cases are now under investigation, and police say more may be uncovered. Henrico County investigators are reviewing hundreds of hours of surveillance footage to piece together the events. Reports indicate that at least three affected families attended Strotman's court appearance. One father, speaking publicly, stated that another couple reported their child had suffered 12 fractures. Strotman has been formally charged in one baby's case, with the investigation ongoing. Her public defender stated that she has not yet entered a plea. Strotman remains in custody without bail, and her next court appearance is set for March 24. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Dominique Hackey - Father of Infant Injured in PNCU  Greg Morse - Partner at King Morse, PLLC. Current CJA Counsel, Former West Palm Beach Public Defender's Office; Author: "The Untested" (found on Amazon) Dr. John Delatorre -  Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; X, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre Barry Hutchison Sr. - Former Law Enforcement, Owner & Chief Investigator for Barry & Associates Investigative Services LLC Dr. William Morrone - Chief Medical Examiner, Bay County, Michigan; Author: "American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality" Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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