Influencer Emilie Kiser gave fans a glimpse into family life with husband Brady Kiser before the tragic death of their 3-year-old son Trigg.
Us Weekly confirmed on Sunday, May 18, that the toddler died after being pulled out of the family’s backyard pool on May 12. “The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident remain ongoing,” the Chandler, Arizona, Police Department said in a statement. “This is still an open investigation. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.”
On date Wednesday, May 14, the Chandler Fire Department told local Arizona news outlet 12 News that Trigg was in critical condition when police arrived on the scene and began performing CPR. He was subsequently transported to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for medical care.
Emilie gained over three million followers on TikTok sharing updates into her life as a wife and mother. She and Brady became parents with the birth of Trigg in July 2021. “We are smitten with all his tiny features and love him so much
,” she captioned Instagram pics of her then-newborn.
The couple expanded their family with the birth of their second child, son Teddy, in March 2025. “There’s no words to describe finally meeting Teddy and finally getting to analyze every part of him and how perfect he is
,” she gushed via Instagram while announcing the birth of her youngest. “The long wait was beyond worth it. I’d do it all over again solely for the moment of Brady holding up our baby and announcing him to me.”
Scroll down to look back at Emilie’s most heartwarming moments with Trigg and her family:
For more on pool safety, see Bode Miller’s tips and visit Coverstar’s website during Water Safety Awareness Month.
