Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly accuse Larry Nassar of sexually abusing patients, honored a Michigan State University detective in naming her newborn daughter.

Denhollander, a Kalamazoo native, gave birth Friday to her fourth child, whose name is Elora Renee Joy.

Denhollander explained the name in a Twitter post: "Elora - to God belongs the victory. Renee - Rebirth, redemption. And after Dt. Lt. Andrea Renee Munford, who fought for us and made redeeming so much evil, possible.



"Just need a few more babies so we can have namesakes for the others who fought for us too :)," she added.

Denhollander also tweeted a photo of the newborn.

Denhollander was a 15-year-old Kalamazoo homeschooler when she was molested in 2000 by Nassar, a Michigan State University sports-medicine doctor

She publicly came forward in August 2016 after reading an Indianapolis Star expose on USA Gymnastics' alleged mishandling of sexual-abuse allegations.

Nassar wasn't mentioned in the Star's initial story. But Denhollander thought the investigation offered an opportunity to bring Nassar to justice.

Denhollander filed a report with MSU police, and it was Munford who interviewed Denhollander and headed the investigation into her accusations.

Denhollander and another Nassar victim, Olympian Jamie Dantzscher, also gave interviews to the Indianapolis Star detailing their abuse. Unlike Dantzscher, Denhollander was identified by name in that Sept. 12, 2016 story.

The media attention combined with Munford's investigation led to Nassar's downfall. He has since pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography, and is serving a 60-year sentence in federal prison.

Denhollander has been among the most outspoken Nassar victims, and other women abused by Nassar have cited her as a role model. In April, she made Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people.

News of the baby's birth and name drew congratulations for Denhollander and her husband, Jacob, who live in Kentucky.

"I have such happy tears right," tweeted Angela Povilaitis, the Michigan assistant attorney general who prosecuted the Nassar case. "What a beautiful and perfect name."