Influencer Emilie Kiser’s husband Brady will not face criminal charges in the drowning death of their three-year-old son, Trigg.
Trigg Kiser fell into the pool at their home in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 12 and died in hospital a week later.
His mother, Emilie, 26, regularly posted on social media until the accident, and her sudden silence had many fans speculating about what might have happened.
Their questions were answered on May 18 when police in Phoenix, Arizona, confirmed that Trigg had died, causing an outpouring of grief from Emilie’s 4.1million TikTok followers.
A decision to not pursue charges was announced on Friday by Arizona’s Maricopa County Attorney’s Office — two weeks after Chandler Police recommended a felony child abuse charge in connection with the incident.
‘Every case submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is evaluated using the same standard: whether there is a ‘reasonable likelihood of conviction,’ Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a statement.
‘After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard.’
Prosecutors emphasised that, to pursue a child abuse charge, they would need to prove that Brady, 28, ‘failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk’ and that his actions were a ‘gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show.’
His attorney, Flynn Carey, said in a statement that his client is grateful the case was thoroughly reviewed and classified as a tragic accident.
‘We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident.
‘Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together,’ Carey said.
‘We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time.’
Authorities say Brady was home alone with Trigg and the couple’s newborn son, Theodore, when the toddler accessed the backyard pool and was found then unresponsive.
At the time of the incident Emilie was not home. According to police, she had been out with friends.
While the couple has not spoken publicly since their son’s death, Emilie’s lawyer later issued a statement that read: ‘Emilie is going through a parent’s worst nightmare right now.’
She went on to confirm how Trigg had died, adding that it was accidental, before saying: ‘Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle.’
Emilie, who built up an online following with updates on children and family life, released the statement as part of a bid to block the release of records surrounding Trigg’s death.
The family said it had become a media frenzy with more than 100 public record requests.
Emilie and Brady welcomed Trigg in July 2021 and their second son, Theodore, in September 2024.
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