Topline: Authorities seek felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser after his son Trigg, age 3, drowned in the family pool.
Published: July 19, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Brady & Emilie Kiser with their children Trigg, right, and Theodore. (via Instagram)
CHANDLER, AZ — Police recommended a felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser, the husband of media personality Emilie Kiser, after their 3-year-old son, Tigg, drowned in the family’s pool on May 12, 2025.
According to Fox News, the incident happened at the family’s Chandler, Arizona home. Brady Kiser was looking after Trigg and his newborn brother, Theodore. Emilie Kiser was not home.
The Chandler Police Department concluded its investigation into the child’s death on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. As posted on X, police recommended a Class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is now reviewing this recommendation for potential prosecution.
In Arizona, a Class 4 felony is a mid-level charge. It applies if someone intentionally or knowingly harms a child, or causes serious injury or death through criminal negligence. Conviction for this felony can result in prison sentences.
As per AZ Central, Brady Kiser provided an account of the events to law enforcement officials. He told police he saw Trigg playing near the pool area, which he stated was not an unusual occurrence for the child. Kiser also noted to investigators that the family’s pool typically had a protective cover in place.
However, while he tended to his newborn son, Theodore, Brady Kiser stated that he lost sight of Trigg for a period of three to five minutes. Upon realizing Trigg was out of his immediate view, Kiser began to search for him. He subsequently found Trigg floating unresponsive in the pool.
Following the tragic drowning, Emilie Kiser, due to her public media persona, took legal action. According to legal documents, on May 27, 2025, she filed a lawsuit to keep records related to Trigg’s death out of public view. Kiser stated her desire to grieve privately, citing what she described as a “media frenzy” surrounding the incident.
The Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County addressed one aspect of her legal efforts. On June 3, 2025, the court ruled in her favor on a separate motion. This ruling granted temporary confidentiality for her personal declaration, keeping its contents private from public access.
Public agencies involved in the case have received numerous requests for footage and other records connected to Trigg’s death. An insider told People Magazine that Emilie Kiser described these requests, describing them as serving “morbid curiosity more than any type of justice.”
On July 9, 2025, the Chandler Police Department and the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner submitted a joint request to the court. They sought an exception to the existing confidentiality ruling.
This exception would allow them to exchange records necessary for their ongoing investigations into Trigg’s death. No public ruling has been made on this motion yet as per AZ Central.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is still reviewing the case. They will decide if the Class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser will be pursued.
According to reporting by CrimeOnline.com, court records showed police were “mulling child abuse charges before the toddler’s death.”
Arizona civil rights attorney Benjamin Taylor told TODAY.com that the decision to recommend a felony charge suggests that “there’s more to the story.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Brady & Emilie Kiser with their children Trigg, right, and Theodore. (via Instagram)
CHANDLER, AZ — Police recommended a felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser, the husband of media personality Emilie Kiser, after their 3-year-old son, Tigg, drowned in the family’s pool on May 12, 2025.
According to Fox News, the incident happened at the family’s Chandler, Arizona home. Brady Kiser was looking after Trigg and his newborn brother, Theodore. Emilie Kiser was not home.
The Chandler Police Department concluded its investigation into the child’s death on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. As posted on X, police recommended a Class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is now reviewing this recommendation for potential prosecution.
In Arizona, a Class 4 felony is a mid-level charge. It applies if someone intentionally or knowingly harms a child, or causes serious injury or death through criminal negligence. Conviction for this felony can result in prison sentences.
As per AZ Central, Brady Kiser provided an account of the events to law enforcement officials. He told police he saw Trigg playing near the pool area, which he stated was not an unusual occurrence for the child. Kiser also noted to investigators that the family’s pool typically had a protective cover in place.
However, while he tended to his newborn son, Theodore, Brady Kiser stated that he lost sight of Trigg for a period of three to five minutes. Upon realizing Trigg was out of his immediate view, Kiser began to search for him. He subsequently found Trigg floating unresponsive in the pool.
Following the tragic drowning, Emilie Kiser, due to her public media persona, took legal action. According to legal documents, on May 27, 2025, she filed a lawsuit to keep records related to Trigg’s death out of public view. Kiser stated her desire to grieve privately, citing what she described as a “media frenzy” surrounding the incident.
The Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County addressed one aspect of her legal efforts. On June 3, 2025, the court ruled in her favor on a separate motion. This ruling granted temporary confidentiality for her personal declaration, keeping its contents private from public access.
Public agencies involved in the case have received numerous requests for footage and other records connected to Trigg’s death. An insider told People Magazine that Emilie Kiser described these requests, describing them as serving “morbid curiosity more than any type of justice.”
On July 9, 2025, the Chandler Police Department and the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner submitted a joint request to the court. They sought an exception to the existing confidentiality ruling.
This exception would allow them to exchange records necessary for their ongoing investigations into Trigg’s death. No public ruling has been made on this motion yet as per AZ Central.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is still reviewing the case. They will decide if the Class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser will be pursued.
According to reporting by CrimeOnline.com, court records showed police were “mulling child abuse charges before the toddler’s death.”
Arizona civil rights attorney Benjamin Taylor told TODAY.com that the decision to recommend a felony charge suggests that “there’s more to the story.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Published: July 19, 2025 7:00 am ET
Brady & Emilie Kiser with their children Trigg, right, and Theodore. (via Instagram)
CHANDLER, AZ — Police recommended a felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser, the husband of media personality Emilie Kiser, after their 3-year-old son, Tigg, drowned in the family’s pool on May 12, 2025.
According to Fox News, the incident happened at the family’s Chandler, Arizona home. Brady Kiser was looking after Trigg and his newborn brother, Theodore. Emilie Kiser was not home.
The Chandler Police Department concluded its investigation into the child’s death on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. As posted on X, police recommended a Class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is now reviewing this recommendation for potential prosecution.
In Arizona, a Class 4 felony is a mid-level charge. It applies if someone intentionally or knowingly harms a child, or causes serious injury or death through criminal negligence. Conviction for this felony can result in prison sentences.
As per AZ Central, Brady Kiser provided an account of the events to law enforcement officials. He told police he saw Trigg playing near the pool area, which he stated was not an unusual occurrence for the child. Kiser also noted to investigators that the family’s pool typically had a protective cover in place.
However, while he tended to his newborn son, Theodore, Brady Kiser stated that he lost sight of Trigg for a period of three to five minutes. Upon realizing Trigg was out of his immediate view, Kiser began to search for him. He subsequently found Trigg floating unresponsive in the pool.
Following the tragic drowning, Emilie Kiser, due to her public media persona, took legal action. According to legal documents, on May 27, 2025, she filed a lawsuit to keep records related to Trigg’s death out of public view. Kiser stated her desire to grieve privately, citing what she described as a “media frenzy” surrounding the incident.
The Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County addressed one aspect of her legal efforts. On June 3, 2025, the court ruled in her favor on a separate motion. This ruling granted temporary confidentiality for her personal declaration, keeping its contents private from public access.
Public agencies involved in the case have received numerous requests for footage and other records connected to Trigg’s death. An insider told People Magazine that Emilie Kiser described these requests, describing them as serving “morbid curiosity more than any type of justice.”
On July 9, 2025, the Chandler Police Department and the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner submitted a joint request to the court. They sought an exception to the existing confidentiality ruling.
This exception would allow them to exchange records necessary for their ongoing investigations into Trigg’s death. No public ruling has been made on this motion yet as per AZ Central.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is still reviewing the case. They will decide if the Class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser will be pursued.
According to reporting by CrimeOnline.com, court records showed police were “mulling child abuse charges before the toddler’s death.”
Arizona civil rights attorney Benjamin Taylor told TODAY.com that the decision to recommend a felony charge suggests that “there’s more to the story.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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