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Earlier this month, prosecutors filed additional charges against , 26, a former nurse in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. One of those charges came in connection to an infant called Baby A.V. But it was not reported at the time that authorities had discovered a new victim.

Strotman faces eight counts of child abuse and malicious wounding in connection to three of the eight babies. A judge continued her case Wednesday, and she remains free on bond. She intends to plead not guilty, said her lawyer, Jeffrey Everhart.  

In the summer of 2023, the hospital discovered four newborns in the NICU had suffered unexplained fractures to their arms, legs and ribs. The NICU treats infants born prematurely or with serious complications. Medical experts said the injuries suggested abuse had occurred. 

The hospital suspended Strotman, and Henrico's office of Child Protective Services investigated the situation. But it could not determine who caused the injuries.

The hospital installed security cameras and allowed Strotman to return to work in September 2024. Weeks later, authorities discovered three more babies suffered unexplained fractures. Police arrested Strotman in January, and prosecutors initially charged her with child abuse and malicious wounding in connection to an infant referred to as Baby Y.H.

Earlier this month, prosecutors added six more charges, including three more in connection to Baby Y.H., two more for an infant called Baby L. M-B and an additional charge of child abuse for Baby A.V.

Prosecutors say Baby A.V. is the eighth newborn to suffer injuries inside the Henrico Doctors' NICU. The baby's injuries occurred around Nov. 13, 2024. 

In February, Judge Richard Wallerstein released Strotman from jail on bond, about six weeks after she was arrested. At a hearing Wednesday, Wallerstein amended the conditions of her release and allowed her to contact her boyfriend, Brandon Gunn. Shannon Taylor, Henrico's top prosecutor, declined to explain the situation.

Prosecutors say Strotman sent Gunn text messages suggesting she had problems with drugs and mental health. The judge also instructed Strotman to submit to drug testing to ensure she is not abusing her prescription medication.

Strotman is due back in court in April, at which point a judge could set a trial date. Taylor said her office is working to determine how long a trial would last and whether it would be decided by a judge or jury – either the prosecution or defense can ask for a jury trial. Taylor said Henrico prosecutors feel "very good right now" with Wallerstein adjudicating. Everhart said he would consult with his client regarding whether they will seek a trial with a judge or jury. 

It is unclear if authorities will issue more charges. A mother whose baby was hurt at Henrico Doctors' in 2023 said Wednesday that she prays that her son will receive justice. The mother asked not to be identified, citing safety concerns for her son. Attending court hearings and seeing Strotman in person has been difficult, she added. 

"Seeing her in person is unsettling, still," the mother said. "Every time we see her, it's flashbacks, and it's disgusting."

Taylor said Henrico authorities are continuing to investigate the cases of all the injured babies.