Fans of influencer Emilie Kiser and husband Brady Kiser have wondered whether the couple had a fence around their pool before the drowning death of son Trigg.
The Chandler, Arizona, Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly in May that Trigg died. Emilie has yet to publicly address her son’s death but filed a lawsuit in May asking the court to block the release of records. A judge later ruled to give Emilie temporary confidentiality “until a determination is made that balances the public’s need for information vs privacy interests,” in court documents obtained by Us.
In June, Brady told authorities he was home alone watching both Trigg and the couple’s 3-month-old son, Teddy, while Emilie was with friends, according to search warrant applications obtained by USA Today. (Sources close to the litigation also told Us that Emilie was not home at the time.)
One month later, the Chandler Police Department shared that they submitted a criminal charge recommendation for Brady. “The Chandler Police Department has completed its investigation into the tragic drowning of three-year-old Trigg Kiser. Following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser,” the statement read. “The case has now been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review.” Us reached out to Brady for comment at the time.
A spokesperson for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office confirmed on July 25 that Brady would not face criminal charges.
“We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident,” Brady’s attorney Flynn Carey said in a statement at that time. “Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together. We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time.”
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Emilie Once Discussed Getting a Fence for Her Pool
Emilie previously told followers about her and Brady’s pool safety ideas ahead of son Trigg’s death after being pulled unconscious from their backyard pool.
“I don’t know if this is a controversial topic. I don’t think it is, but I wanted to get your guys’ opinions on what your favorite pool safety things are,” Emilie said in a since-deleted TikTok shared in May 2024. “No matter what, we are doing a pool fence because our backyard is pretty big so I feel like it is just smartest to have a fence right when you enter out the back doors. Can’t even get into the whole backyard.”
While Emilie applied makeup in a bathroom, she explained that they still wanted to have “something around the pool.”
“So what I’m thinking is a pool net. We found a company that has had literally zero fatalities in, I think, all the 50 years that they’ve been in business,” Emilie explained. “I have watched so many TikToks about this company. Thinking that that is what we are going to do on our pool and on our hot tub.”
As a child made noises in the background, Emilie opened the door and asked, “What is happening out here?” Emilie noted that her son is “obsessed with soccer” and she was hoping to get him involved in a team.
Was There a Fence Around Emilie Kiser’s Pool Before Trigg’s Death?
In June, Brady shared that he noticed Trigg was playing near the pool in the backyard after he was finished eating, something police records claimed was “not uncommon.” Brady noted that the pool typically had a protective cover over it.
A redacted police report released August 8 indicated that pool covers were not in place on the day of Trigg’s death. Investigators observed “large netting and a fabric top rolls up onto PVC carriers” near the pool, but noticed that the actual covers “were not in use at the time.”
“It was later learned that the covers were in place most of the time, but were recently removed so the family could enjoy the pool. They were never replaced,” police noted.
While breaking her silence on August 28, Emilie took “full accountability” as Trigg’s mother and shared that she “should have done more to protect him.”
“One of the hardest lessons I carry is that a permanent pool fence could have saved his life, and it’s something I will never overlook again,” she wrote via Instagram. “I hope amidst this pain, Trigg’s story will help prevent other children and families from suffering the same loss.”
What Happened to Emilie Kiser’s Son?
Bradly explained in June that he became “soon distracted” by son Teddy and lost sight of Trigg for three to five minutes on May 12, later finding him floating in the pool. Brady proceeded to jump in and call 911, per applications. Investigations filed search warrant applications on May 13 to obtain video surveillance from two outdoor cameras in the backyard to corroborate his statement, the records noted. Us confirmed that Trigg died on May 18. Us reached out to Brady for comment at the time.
If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453. For more vital, life-saving information on pool safety, see Bode Miller’s tips and visit Coverstar’s website during Water Safety Awareness Month.
