Full Breakdown
Influencer Emilie Kiser’s Son Dies from Drowning-Related Anoxic Brain Injury
8/27/2026, 1:32:58 AM
Event Summary
In May 2025, 3-year-old Trigg Kiser was found unconscious in his family’s unfenced backyard pool in Arizona. The Maricopa County medical examiner’s report, obtained by People magazine, listed the cause of death as an anoxic brain injury resulting from drowning and ruled the manner an accident. Trigg died on May 18, 2025, six days after being hospitalized.
Timeline and Circumstances
- Evening of the incident (May 2025): While Emilie Kiser was out with friends, husband Brady Kiser was supervising Trigg and their 17-month-old son Teddy.
- Discovery: Brady reported losing sight of Trigg after the boy went outside after dinner and was distracted by the infant.
- Duration in water: Chandler Police Department investigators determined Trigg was alone in the pool for roughly ten minutes and submerged for about seven minutes before being pulled out.
Legal and Investigative Findings
Police initially recommended a Class 4 felony child-abuse charge against Brady Kiser. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office later declined to file charges, concluding that criminal prosecution was not warranted.
Family Response and Public Reaction
Following the tragedy, Emilie Kiser publicly expressed forgiveness toward her husband and discussed the loss on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast in June 2026, noting that the accident could have happened to anyone. In July 2026, she announced a pregnancy with her third child, a revelation that sparked mixed reactions online, especially after a separate video showed her 16-month-old son Teddy on a boat without a life jacket. Kiser has since pledged to improve safety practices.
Outlook
The family continues to navigate grief while preparing for the arrival of a new baby. No further legal actions are anticipated, and the case remains closed as an accidental drowning.
