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Mother's Heartbreak: Son Drowns While Father Bets

8/11/2025

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Emilie Kiser faced an unimaginable tragedy when her 3-year-old son, Trigg, drowned in their Arizona pool on May 12. Reports indicate he was left unsupervised for over nine minutes while his father, Brady, was engrossed in a basketball game and placing a bet. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office ultimately chose not to charge Brady, citing a lack of evidence.

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Story summary

Emilie Kiser faced an unimaginable tragedy when her 3-year-old son, Trigg, drowned in their Arizona pool on May 12. Reports indicate he was left unsupervised for over nine minutes while his father, Brady, was engrossed in a basketball game and placing a bet. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office ultimately chose not to charge Brady, citing a lack of evidence.