The redacted police report outlining the investigation into the demise of Emilie and Brady Kiser’s son Trigg revealed new particulars concerning the deadly incident.
Within the redacted report obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, August 8, law enforcement officials famous {that a} pool masking had not been in place the day their 3-year-old son drowned.
“On the southwest portion of the pool, I noticed massive netting and a cloth prime rolls up onto PVC carriers,” the paperwork learn. “These have been covers for the pool that weren’t in use on the time. It was later discovered that the covers have been in place more often than not, however have been lately eliminated so the household might benefit from the pool. They have been by no means changed.”
Emilie, 26, and Brady’s son Trigg drowned within the household’s pool in Might earlier than he was taken to an area hospital for remedy. Trigg died after life-saving measures have been tried.
Brady had been dwelling alone with Trigg and the couple’s youthful son, Teddy, whereas Emilie was out of the home. He mentioned in a search warrant that he was “distracted” by Teddy and didn’t see Trigg wander outdoors and, whereas taking part in with an inflatable chair, fall into the pool.
Emilie, an influencer, has not publicly addressed her son’s demise or the ensuing investigation. She has filed a lawsuit, petitioning the court docket to dam the discharge of data concerning the circumstances of Trigg’s demise.
“Emilie goes by means of a guardian’s worst nightmare proper now. She misplaced her younger son, her three-year-old Trigg Chapman Kiser (‘Trigg’), on Might 18, 2025, following a heartbreaking unintended drowning on the household’s dwelling on Might 12, 2025,” the lawsuit learn. “Emilie is attempting her greatest to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. However each day is a battle.”
Emilie scored a authorized victory on Friday, when the court docket dominated to redact particulars of the police investigation.
“This case requires a troublesome balancing between two sturdy however competing pursuits: the sturdy proper the general public has in analyzing authorities data underneath Arizona’s Public Information Legislation, and the profound privateness rights of a grieving mom,” the decide wrote in a letter obtained by Us. “Courts acknowledge that privateness issues can outweigh the general public’s proper to know when disclosure would trigger particular and materials hurt …The balancing check is fact-specific: the proponent of non-disclosure should present a chance of hurt that’s vital sufficient to override the presumption of entry.”
Investigators additionally beneficial that Brady be charged with a Class 4 felony cost of kid abuse.
“The Chandler Police Division has accomplished its investigation into the tragic drowning of three-year-old Trigg Kiser. Following a radical evaluate of the proof, investigators have beneficial a Class 4 felony cost of kid abuse in opposition to Brady Kiser,” a press release shared in July learn. “The case has now been submitted to the Maricopa County Lawyer’s Workplace for evaluate.”
After a proper investigation, the native Lawyer’s Workplace opted in opposition to pursuing costs.
“Surveillance video from outdoors the house confirmed how the drowning occurred and the precise timeline of occasions,” a press release learn. “In an effort to convict an individual of this cost, the state has to show past an affordable doubt to a unanimous jury that the individual did not understand a considerable and unjustifiable threat, and that failure to understand the danger was a gross deviation from the usual of care an affordable individual would present.”
Brady’s legal professional Flynn Carey additionally launched a press release.
“We’re grateful to regulation enforcement and the county legal professional for conducting a radical investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident,” Carey mentioned. “Brady stays within the midst of the grieving course of and is grateful to be together with his household as they heal collectively. We admire the compassion and assist proven throughout this troublesome time.”