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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Influencer Emilie Kiser's husband could face child abuse charges as son, 3, dies
A social media influencer's husband could face child abuse charges relating to the death of their three-year-old son. In May this year, Emilie Kiser and her husband, Brandy's son, Trigg, died. Police were called to their home just outside of Phoenix on May 12 following reports of a possible drowning involving a minor. The youngster, three, was given CPR on scene before paramedics arrived. He was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition and was later flown to Phoenix Children's Hospital due to the injuries. However, Trigg sadly died just six days later, it was announced. Earlier this week, Chandler Police announced that they had completed a thorough review into the death of young Trigg. The case has now been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the force said: "The Chandler Police Department has completed its investigation into the tragic drowning of three-year-old Trigg Kiser, who died May 18, 2025, after being found unresponsive in his family's backyard pool. Following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser. "(ARS 13-3623) The case has now been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review." A Class 4 child abuse felony is an offence committed with criminal negligence and can be committed intentionally or knowingly, according to Arizona law. He could face up to three years behind bars if he's convicted. Since the tragic incident, Emilie, who boasts 1.7 million followers on Instagram and 4.1 million on TikTok, has filed a lawsuit demanding that records about her son not be disclosed. She said she is "going through a parent's worst nightmare right now," following the "heartbreaking accidental drowning" of Trigg. The lawsuit adds: "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son…but every day is a battle." It goes on to say: "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." Following the death of young Trigg, over 100 public records requests have been filed with the city of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. However, the lawsuit does acknowledge Arizona's Public Records Law, which gives the public the right to view records which are kept by public officers, adding: "This right of access is not absolute." Lawyers for the Kisers go on to say that Arizona law also "recognises that family members have a compelling privacy interest in preventing the disclosure of graphic materials related to a loved one's injuries or death." Brady told police that he had been distracted by their son, who was born in March, when Trigg had gone outside to play. He went on to add that he lost sight of their eldest child for a few minutes, and when he stepped outside to check on him, he found Trigg unconscious in the pool. The Mirror has approached Emilie's spokesperson for comment.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- 7NEWS
Emilie Kiser: Police recommend charges against influencer's husband Brady after toddler son Trigg drowns
Police have recommended the husband of influencer Emilie Kiser be charged over the drowning death of their toddler son Trigg. Brad Kiser was looking after the three-year-old and the pair's newborn son Theodore when Trigg was discovered floating in the family pool on May 12. Social media star Emilie, who is known for her lifestyle content on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, was out with friends at the time. Mr Kiser told police he lost sight of the toddler for three to five minutes before he found him, according to search warrant applications obtained by The Arizona Republic. Trigg had gone to the backyard after he had finished eating. Mr Kiser said he saw him playing near the pool, which was not unusual, but was 'soon distracted' by his newborn. Mr Kiser told police the next time he saw Trigg, he was in the pool. He jumped in to save him and called 911. First responders administered CPR at the home before rushing the toddler to the hospital in a critical condition. He died six days later. 'After a thorough review of the evidence, we have submitted the case to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for further review and any potential prosecutorial decisions,' a statement from the Chandler Police Department read. A felony charge of child abuse was recommended however the Maricopa County Attorney's Office will have the final say on whether any charges are laid. Under Arizona law felony child abuse is when a person who is caring for a child causes them to suffer a physical injury or places them in a situation where they are endangered. A first-time felony offence in Arizona carries a minimum sentence of 1.5 years in prison. In late May, Emilie who has more than 4.6 million followers across her online platforms, launched legal action to bar the public release of records about Trigg's death, claiming they could be used as a 'weapon of emotional harm'. 'Emilie is going through a parent's worst nightmare right now,' the lawsuit read. 'She lost her young son, her three-year-old Trigg Chapman Kiser on May 18, 2025, following a heartbreaking accidental drowning at the family's home on May 12, 2025. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle.' She said more than 100 applications had been made to access the records, which 'presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg's death that have no bearing on government accountability'. 'To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
He Wanted a Rare Mustang. When the Seller Backed Out, the Buyer Came Back with a Gun
NEED TO KNOW Alexander Lee Smith was sentenced last Friday to two consecutive life sentences for the Nov. 2023 murders of Walter Mitchell and Susie Ephrem Smith shot and killed the couple inside their Peoria, Ariz., home after a deal to buy Mitchell's rare Mustang fell through Smith had twice tried to convince police he had purchased the car from Mitchell before investigators grew suspicious, leading to his confession and arrest a year laterAn Arizona man has received two consecutive life sentences for murdering a couple in 2023 who owned a car that he wanted to purchase, one day after their transaction fell through. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced the sentencing last Friday, detailing how investigators were able to tie Alexander Lee Smith to the November 2023 double homicide. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, the 21-year-old man 'forced his way' into the home of Walter Mitchell and Susie Ephrem and shot both of them. Ephrem was able to call 911 but later died from her wounds at a local hospital, while Mitchell died at the scene. The couple's 8-year-old grandson was also home during the deadly break-in but wasn't harmed, according to officials. Prosecutors say Smith met the couple after becoming interested in purchasing Mitchell's Ford Shelby GT500, a high-performance version of a Mustang. Smith was set to buy the luxury car, but Mitchell called off the sale after the 21-year-old's wire transfer did not go through, according to authorities. That night, Mitchell sold the car to a local car dealership, authorities said. The next day, Smith broke into the couple's home and fatally shot them both. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Authorities were still investigating the scene when Smith showed up the next day, telling officers that he worked for a car collector who had purchased the car from Mitchell. Officers turned Smith away, but two weeks later, the 21-year-old man showed up again at the Peoria police station and inquired about the car. The attorney's office said officers realized Smith's story didn't match up with what he'd told detectives at the scene two weeks earlier, and they grew suspicious. GPS records from Smith's phone placed him near the scene on the night of the killings, while detectives were also able to match his fingerprints to the front door handle of the couple's home. Smith was arrested in November 2024 and later pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, as well as one count of first-degree burglary. 'This was an act driven by greed; even after taking two lives, this defendant continued to lie to police to try to get the car,' Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a statement last week. 'Thanks to Peoria Police and MCAO prosecutors, his story unraveled, and he will spend the rest of his life facing the consequences of his choices.' Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Influencer Emilie Kiser's husband could face felony child abuse charge in drowning death of son
Influencer Emilie Kiser's husband could face a charge of felony child abuse in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son Trigg in a backyard pool in Arizona. The Chandler Police Department said in a Tuesday post on X that it had completed its investigation into Trigg's May 18 death and "following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser." The case has been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review. Police and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. Trigg died six days after he was found unconscious in a backyard pool. NBC affiliate KPNX of Phoenix reported that the drowning occurred at Kiser's home, and Trigg was hospitalized in critical condition until his death. Brady Kiser told police that he was distracted by the couple's infant son when Trigg went outside to play, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by KPNX. He said he lost sight of Trigg for a few minutes and then went outside to check on him, and that's when he found the boy unconscious in the pool. Brady Kiser, who said his wife was out with friends at the time, called 911. Emilie Kiser, who has built millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram with mom and wife content, has not publicly commented on the death of her son. In May, she filed a lawsuit against multiple Maricopa County public offices to keep records of her son's death private. A judge temporarily blocked the release of records last month. Her attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Emilie Kiser's Husband Brady Kiser Recommended for Child Abuse Charge After 3-Year-Old Son Trigg's Death
Emilie Kiser's husband, Brady Kiser, is the subject of a recommended 'felony child abuse charge' following the investigation into the death of their son 3-year-old son, Trigg. The Chandler Police Department released a statement on Tuesday, July 15, confirming they had completed their investigation that explored the toddler dying as a result of falling into the family's swimming pool on May 18. '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.' Kyle Chrisley Arrested 2 Months After Dad Todd and Stepmom Julie Chrisley Began Serving Their Prison Sentences: Details The news comes after search warrants obtained by USA Today last month revealed that Brady was home alone watching Trigg and the couple's son, Teddy, 3 months, while Emilie was out with friends. The outlet reported at the time that the warrants showed Brady said Trigg went to the backyard to play after he finished eating. He then noticed Trigg was playing near the pool, of which the outlet reported that police records showed this was "not uncommon." Brady, who married Emilie in 2019, claimed that he was "soon distracted" by Teddy which caused him to lose sight of Trigg for three to five minutes. He then claimed to have found his son floating in the pool, per the documents. Todd Chrisley's Son Kyle Addresses Aggravated Assault Arrest: 'I'm Not Allowed to Defend Myself?' The father then said he jumped into the pool to retrieve his son and called 911. The outlet noted that Arizona investigators instigated search warrant applications on May 13 after obtaining video surveillance footage via two outdoor cameras that were positioned in the family's backyard. Us Weekly confirmed via the Chandler Police Department on May 18 that Emilie and Brady's son passed away "earlier" that afternoon after being pulled out of a pool on the evening of May 12. Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans Reacts to David Eason's Reported Child Abuse Charge Against Her Son Jace A statement provided to Us at the time read, "The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident remain ongoing. 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.' A representative from Chandler Fire Department told Arizona's 12 News on May 14 that the boy was in critical condition after he was discovered. The representative also claimed that police officers reached the home first and conducted CPR on the child before firefighters arrived and took over. Trigg was then flown to Phoenix Children's Hospital for further treatment. Kiser, who boasts 4.1 million TikTok followers and 1.7 million Instagram followers, has not posted via either of her social media accounts since the tragedy occurred.
