Emilie Kiser's Husband Brady Won't Be Charged for Son's Death
Emilie Kiser's husband won't be facing a legal battle in connection to the tragic death of their child.
After an investigation was launched into the untimely passing of the couple's 3-year-old son Trigg, officials shared an update on whether Brady Kiser—who was watching the toddler when he accidentally drowned in a pool at the family's Arizona home—would be indicted in relation to the incident.
"Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced today that Brady Kiser will not be charged in the drowning death of his son," the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said in a statement on its website July 25, "because there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction."
And while the attorney's office acknowledged that the Chandler Police Department previously recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady following an investigation into Trigg's May 12 passing, they said further research showed that there wasn't enough evidence to prove the crime.
"Surveillance video from outside the home showed how the drowning occurred and the actual timeline of events," the statement continued. "In order to convict a person of this charge, the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury that the person failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and that failure to perceive the risk was a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show."
Noting that every case submitted to the office for review is evaluated on whether there's a "reasonable likelihood of conviction," the Maricopa County Attorney's Office continued, "After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard."
The statement added, "Given a court order, no additional details can be discussed at this time."
Brady was home with Trigg and his and Emilie's son Theodore, now 3 months, when he found Trigg floating in the pool after losing track of him for three to five minutes, according to police search warrants obtained by USA Today affiliate The Arizona Republic. After first responders arrived on the scene, the toddler was transported to the hospital, where he died six days later.
Following Trigg's death, Emilie filed a lawsuit—obtained by E! News—against multiple Maricopa County public offices seeking to keep records about Trigg’s passing private.
Emilie Kiser and Brady Kiser tied the knot in 2019.
The couple welcomed their first son, Trigg, in July 2021.
They became parents again in March 2025 with the arrival of their second son Theodore.
Emilie often documented life at home with her two boys on social media.
The family celebrated a happy Easter holiday together.
Emilie shared this sweet photo shortly after Theodore's birth.
After welcoming Theodore, Emilie wrote on social media, "The love I have for my boys is infinite."
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