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4 days ago
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TikTok influencer sues to keep records about her son's death private
TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser is suing Arizona officials to keep records about her 3-year-old son's death private. Earlier this month, Kiser's eldest son, Trigg, died several days after he was found unconscious in a backyard pool at the family's home in Chandler, about a 30-minute drive southeast of Phoenix, according to local reports. Kiser shares her life as a mom on TikTok where she has four million followers. On Tuesday, Kiser filed a lawsuit against Arizona officials, arguing the disclosure of records related to her son's death 'causes renewed trauma to surviving family members and violates their right to grieve privately.' Kiser 'is going through a parent's worst nightmare right now' after the 'heartbreaking accidental drowning' of her son earlier this month, according to the suit. The toddler died in hospital six days after he was found in the pool, KPNX reported. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son…but every day is a battle,' the lawsuit said. Kiser and husband, Brady, welcomed their second son, Theodore, in March. Since Trigg's death, more than 100 public records requests have been filed with the city of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. "Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them. Trigg's death has become a media frenzy,' the suit read. While the suit does acknowledge Arizona's Public Records Law, which gives the public the right to view records maintained by public offices, 'this right of access is not absolute.' Kiser's lawyers argue Arizona law also, 'recognizes that family members have a compelling privacy interest in preventing the disclosure of graphic materials related to a loved one's injuries or death.' Kiser has not posted on TikTok since May 12. The suit names several Arizona public offices, including the city of Chandler, the Chandler Police Department, the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Jason Berry, director of communications for Maricopa County, told NBC News on Thursday, 'When Maricopa County learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records, the Office of the Medical Examiner worked with the family to place a seal on the record.' Berry said court proceedings will determine if the records related to Trigg's death will be permanently sealed.
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5 days ago
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Influencer Emilie Kiser files lawsuit to keep details of 3-year-old son's death private
Arizona influencer Emilie Kiser filed a lawsuit Tuesday against multiple Maricopa County public offices to keep records of her 3-year-old son's death private. Trigg Kiser was pronounced dead on May 18, six days after he was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool, according to the Chandler Police Department. He was hospitalized in critical condition until his death, NBC affiliate KPNX of Phoenix reported. Emilie Kiser — the 26-year-old influencer who built a TikTok following of 3.4 million for her mom-and-wife lifestyle content — filed the suit over privacy concerns. Kiser also has a 2-month-old son, Theodore, with husband Brady Kiser. "Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them," the suit read. "Trigg's death has become a media frenzy." More than 100 public records requests have been filed with the city of Chandler and Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office since Trigg's death, which was accidental, according to the lawsuit. Kiser has not reviewed any of the records requested, including the police report, security camera footage, body camera footage or autopsy reports, the suit stated, nor does she intend to. Authorities found a 3-year-old unconscious and being pulled out of a pool when they responded to the drowning call in Chandler, about 20 miles southeast of Phoenix, on May 12, KPNX reported. The Chandler Fire Department previously told KPNX that police officers were the first to arrive and began CPR until firefighters arrived. The lawsuit cites Arizona law recognizing that family members have a compelling privacy interest related to the death of a loved one. "Disclosure of graphic or intimate death-related records causes renewed trauma to surviving family members and violates their right to grieve privately," the suit reads. A number of municipal offices were named as defendants in the suit, including the city of Chandler, the Chandler Police Department and Maricopa County. "When Maricopa County learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records, the Office of the Medical Examiner worked with the family to place a seal on the record," Jason Berry, director of communications for Maricopa County, told NBC News on Thursday. Spokespeople for the city of Chandler and Chandler Police Department told NBC News on Thursday the offices do not comment on pending litigation. Kiser's lawyers did not immediately respond to NBC News' requests for comment. Kiser has not posted on social media since May 12. This article was originally published on
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22-05-2025
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Mom Was ‘Terrified' After Her 15-Month-Old's Foot Turned Black From Snake Bite. After 30 Vials of Antivenom, She's Improving
The family of a 15-month-old in Arizona said she was bitten twice by a rattlesnake while walking outside of her home with her mother, Jacquelyn Reed Cara Reed's mom told NBC affiliate KPNX her daughter needed 30 vials of antivenom after the bite The toddler's foot initially blackened and her oxygen levels dropped, but Jacquelyn said Cara is now able to wiggle her toes and no longer needs a breathing tubeAn Arizona 15-month old is recovering in the hospital after her family says she was bitten twice by a rattlesnake. Jacquelyn Reed told NBC affiliate KPNX that she and her daughter Cara were walking at their home near Florence, Arizona when the little girl was bitten. Reed said she walked away for ten seconds to throw out some trash, then heard her daughter crying. "[Cara] had four puncture wounds on the top of her foot, in the little window of her little jelly shoe, and behind her, to her left was a snake coiled up," Reed told KPNX. 'I was terrified.' She drove her daughter to the emergency room, after which Cara was eventually airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital for her injuries. Reed said Cara has needed 30 vials of antivenom treatment and had to be intubated. Her mom said it was "difficult" to see her daughter's "complications" from the bite. The toddler's foot initially blackened and her oxygen levels dropped to just 25%, but her mother told KPNX that Cara is now able to wiggle her toes and she no longer needs a breathing tube. '[Cara's] the angel of the family,' Reed told KPNX. 'Obviously, I hope that we can get full function back, that she can be back to her normal, happy, cute, adorable self.' According to KPNX, Reed isn't sure if her daughter's foot will regain its full function. However, she said that if she hadn't acted quickly after the bite, she doesn't know if her daughter would have survived. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A GoFundMe to help cover Cara's recovery costs has already raised more than $7,000. "She is a strong little girl and fighting so hard," the GoFundMe description reads. "She has a whole community of people that love her." Read the original article on People
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21-05-2025
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What Happened to Emilie Kiser's Son? Pool Incident Explained
Reports are circulating about the death of influencer three-year-old son, and people want to know whether this is true. Notably, she is a prominent social media celebrity with over 3.6 million followers on and more than 1.4 million followers on Instagram. Kiser's content is mostly focused on family, fashion, and everyday life. So, here's everything to know about the news surrounding Kiser's son's demise and the truth behind the same. The authorities in Arizona announced that Trigg Kiser, Emilie Kiser's three-year-old son, was involved in a tragic incident in a backyard pool on May 12, 2025. He died on Sunday, May 18, after spending several days in a hospital. The incident took place in Chandler, a town located about 20 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona. The local authorities received a call about a drowning and responded. The police officers were the first to reach the scene of the incident and discovered that Trigg was unconscious. They got him out of the pool and began CPR until the firefighters reached the spot and replaced them. Per NBC affiliate KPNX, the boy was subsequently admitted to Chandler Regional Hospital, where he was receiving treatment for six days until his passing. Sonu Wasu, the spokesperson for the police department in Chandler, made a statement regarding the accident. She said, 'Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child's family and loved ones during this unimaginable time.' Wasu stated that the police investigation on the matter was currently ongoing. She added, '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.' (via WPTV) Initially, the authorities didn't disclose who the boy was, though they later confirmed his identity. Born on July 14, 2021, Trigg was the oldest of the two sons of Emilie Kiser and her husband, Brady Kiser. Their youngest, Theodore, was born this March. Since the news about Trigg's passing has become public, messages of condolences have poured in. Many have also left sympathetic and comforting words on the Kiser family's previous posts on various social media platforms. The post What Happened to Emilie Kiser's Son? Pool Incident Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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21-05-2025
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TikTok Influencer Emilie Kiser's Son Passes Away
Reports are circulating about the death of influencer three-year-old son, and people want to know whether this is true. Notably, she is a prominent social media celebrity with over 3.6 million followers on and more than 1.4 million followers on Instagram. Kiser's content is mostly focused on family, fashion, and everyday life. So, here's everything to know about the news surrounding Kiser's son's demise and the truth behind the same. The authorities in Arizona announced that Trigg Kiser, Emilie Kiser's three-year-old son, was involved in a tragic incident in a backyard pool on May 12, 2025. He died on Sunday, May 18, after spending several days in a hospital. The incident took place in Chandler, a town located about 20 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona. The local authorities received a call about a drowning and responded. The police officers were the first to reach the scene of the incident and discovered that Trigg was unconscious. They got him out of the pool and began CPR until the firefighters reached the spot and replaced them. Per NBC affiliate KPNX, the boy was subsequently admitted to Chandler Regional Hospital, where he was receiving treatment for six days until his passing. Sonu Wasu, the spokesperson for the police department in Chandler, made a statement regarding the accident. She said, 'Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child's family and loved ones during this unimaginable time.' Wasu stated that the police investigation on the matter was currently ongoing. She added, '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.' (via WPTV) Initially, the authorities didn't disclose who the boy was, though they later confirmed his identity. Born on July 14, 2021, Trigg was the oldest of the two sons of Emilie Kiser and her husband, Brady Kiser. Their youngest, Theodore, was born this March. Since the news about Trigg's passing has become public, messages of condolences have poured in. Many have also left sympathetic and comforting words on the Kiser family's previous posts on various social media platforms. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on The post TikTok Influencer Emilie Kiser's Son Passes Away appeared first on Mandatory.
