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Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- 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
17-07-2025
- 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
16-07-2025
- Yahoo
TikTok influencer's husband faces possible felony charge after son's tragic pool accident
Brady Kiser, the husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser, may face a felony child abuse charge in connection to the Arizona drowning death of their three-year-old son, Trigg. On Tuesday, the Chandler Police Department (CPD) announced that their investigation into the May 18 death was complete, and they have formally recommended that the Maricopa County Attorney's Office consider charging Brady, 28, with a Class 4 felony. This charge carries potential penalties of 1 to 3.75 years in prison, though probation is possible for first-time offenders. Drowning Prevention: Keep Kids Safe In And Near The Water With These Tips At the time of the drowning, Brady was at home with Trigg and their newborn son, Theodore, while Emilie was out with friends, Brady told Chandler police, according to Fox affiliate, Ksaz-tv. "Chandler PD arrived on scene first and found an unconscious 3-year-old boy that was pulled from the backyard pool. Officers began CPR and firefighters took over patient care upon arrival," fire department officials said at the time. Read On The Fox News App Brady, according to AZ-Central, told police that he had turned around for "three to five minutes" before finding the boy floating in the family's backyard pool. Trigg died six days after he was pulled from the pool. The case has garnered significant attention due, in part, to Emilie's 4 million follower count on TikTok. The influencer, who has not posted on social media since the tragic incident, issued a formal legal request asking the court to block the release of investigative and post-mortem records in Trigg's death. Multiple People Dead, 2 Missing After Boat Capsizes At Vacation Hotspot In the verified complaint obtained by Fox News Digital, filed on May 27, Emilie argued that disclosing investigative and post-mortem records would cause her and her family significant emotional harm. Emilie said that this is a deeply personal loss with no substantial relevance to the public. READ THE VERIFIED COMPLAINT – APP USERS, Click Here Emilie said that over 100 public records requests have been filed since Trigg's death, many of which she believes are motivated by public curiosity or commercial interest rather than oversight. She said that neither she nor her attorneys have reviewed the graphic contents of the material, which may include security footage, autopsy reports, 911 audio, and bodycam videos, nor do they wish to. The complaint argues that releasing such raw and intimate documentation would weaponize Arizona's Public Records Law against grieving families, rather than serve its intended purpose of promoting government transparency. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Chandler Police Department and the Maricopa County Attorneys Office for article source: TikTok influencer's husband faces possible felony charge after son's tragic pool accident
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Arizona influencer and Emilie Kiser's friend Avery Woods pays sweet tribute to Trigg
While Arizona-based influencer Emilie Kiser's fans have been flooding the comment sections of her TikTok and Instagram posts with words of comfort, her friend and fellow Arizona influencer Avery Woods is paying tribute in a more subtle way. On May 18, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning call in Chandler several days earlier. Woods, a nurse-turned-influencer, has been notably missing from her TikTok and Instagram accounts since the incident. On Monday, June 2, Woods uploaded a get ready with me (GRWM) on TikTok with the caption, "Been awhile since I put makeup on so thought I'd get ready for our anniversary, missed you." In the video, Woods silently goes through the steps of her makeup routine as "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star plays over the clips. Eagle-eyed fans noticed one of the many necklaces adorning Woods' neck was a circular pendant with the name Trigg engraved in the center. Many of Woods' fans left comments about seeing the "pain in her eyes" and commending her for taking time away from social media and for coming back "respectfully" in the wake of everything. Woods and her family recently sold their Mesa home and bought a house in Calabasas, California. On Tuesday, May 27, Kiser filed a lawsuit in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County to keep all records about her son's death out of the public eye. The lawsuit read, "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle," and "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." 'A friend and supporter': Beloved Phoenix artist suffers severe stroke. You can help Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and the best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Avery Woods returns to TikTok with love for Emilie Kiser
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Emilie Kiser's Brother Breaks Silence After Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew
Originally appeared on E! Online Emilie Kiser's family continues to mourn the death of her son Trigg. The influencer's brother Nick Espinosa appeared to address his nephew's passing while reflecting on the fleeting nature of life weeks after the 3-year-old's passing. 'Life will always throw you a curveball,' Nick, whose Instagram has since been made private, said in a voiceover as he got into his car and went for a leisurely drive. 'One day, everything feels aligned. You're making progress, chasing purpose, moving forward. Then just like that, everything changes.' After the screen cut to black, Nick reemerged sitting on the hood of his vehicle with his head in his hands, then proceeded to toss stones towards a hiking trail. As the video, which has since been shared to TikTok, played, the content creator seemingly alluded to his family tragedy, referencing 'a call you never saw coming' and 'a goodbye you didn't get to say.' For a look at Emilie's family, keep reading. (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) More from E! Online Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Shiloh Debuts New Name Vanessa Bryant Seemingly Addresses Pregnancy Speculation Celebrity Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's Cause of Death Revealed 'Don't wait for the world to remind you how fragile this life is,' he continued. 'Put the phone down. Go touch grass. Spend time with the people you love.' Local authorities confirmed Trigg died May 18 at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona, six days after he was pulled from a backyard pool at his family's home, NBC affiliate KPNX reported. Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu subsequently confirmed her office was investigating the matter. 'Out of respect for the family's privacy,' Wasu told E! News May 19, 'we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.' Emilie—who also shares son Theodore, 2 months, with husband Brady Kiser—later filed a lawsuit against several public offices in Maricopa County, Ariz., in an effort to keep details of the toddler's passing private, according to documents obtained by NBC News May 29. Noting that the 26-year-old is already experiencing 'a parent's worst nightmare,' the filing argued that making the records public would invade her family's privacy. 'The records requested presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg's death that have no bearing on government accountability,' the legal action read. '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.' For a look at Emilie's family, keep reading. (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) Husband and WifeA Family of Three...... and Then FourThe Sweet LifeEnjoying Every MomentBetter TogetherBath Time For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
