Police clarify that Erin Strotman did not target infants based on race amid ongoing investigations into her alleged abuse.
Strotman, just 26 and from Chesterfield County, Virginia, used to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital. She’s facing some serious charges, including malicious wounding and child abuse, after one baby was found with fractures last November.
The police got wind of various videos online that were stirring up racial theories about the case. They released a statement saying that the claims about race are not true. They’re still investigating, but they can’t share everything right now, especially details about the babies involved, as it could mess with the case.
Henrico’s police chief, Eric D. English, understands how emotional this situation is for everyone. He’s asking for patience while detectives dig into the evidence. They’re working closely with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to get to the bottom of things.
One father, Dominique Hackey, whose baby is one of the victims, shared that all the affected infants are boys. He mentioned that while the injuries varied, they couldn’t find any clear pattern linking the cases, other than the fact that they were all boys.
The news about Strotman’s arrest blew up online, with many people weighing in, including comedian DL Hughley, who called the situation “PURE EVIL.” As the investigation continues, officials are keeping tight-lipped about any further details.
