TikTok star Emilie Kiser speaks out on ‘worst moment’ after son’s death and addresses drowning video

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By James Kay

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Emilie Kiser has spoken out about the heartbreak she felt on the day that her three-year-old sadly passed away.

In May, three-year-old Trigg drowned in the family’s backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, and sadly passed away six days later.

Trigg was under the care of his father, Brady Kiser, while Emilie was out with friends.

Screenshot 2025-05-30 at 12.56.01.png Emilie Kiser, Brady Chapman, and Trigg. Credit: Emiliekiser / Instagram

The heart-wrenching incident occurred when Trigg, playing near the pool, fell into the water. Brady, who was watching a basketball game at the time, was reportedly unaware of Trigg’s actions until the child had already fallen into the pool.

Brady quickly found his son and attempted to perform CPR while calling 911, but tragically, Trigg was unresponsive.

According to a Chandler Police Department report, Trigg had been unsupervised for over nine minutes before Brady discovered him in the water at 6:39PM.

Seven of those minutes were spent submerged, and despite Brady's frantic efforts, the young boy was rushed to the hospital but passed away six days later, on May 18.

Screenshot 2025-05-19 at 11.38.09.png The couple's son passed away days after being found unresponsive in a backyard pool. Credit: Emiliekiser / Instagram

Emilie has since taken legal action to protect her family’s privacy, particularly regarding the release of sensitive and graphic details from the investigation.

In court filings, Emilie described her son’s death as “the most severe and emotional event” she had ever endured, per the Sun.

She expressed deep pain at the thought of others viewing footage or photos from the scene, stating: “Viewing or knowing others could view these images forces me to relive the worst moment of my life, exacerbating the situation and hindering my ability to heal.”

Emilie also admitted that the decision to leave Trigg unsupervised has haunted her since that day.

The police report details how Trigg was playing on an inflatable chair by the pool before falling into the water, an incident that was captured by surveillance footage.

Despite Brady's initial statement to investigators that Trigg had been outside for only three to five minutes, the video footage contradicted this claim, showing that Trigg had been alone for much longer, which ultimately led to the tragic outcome.

Screenshot 2025-05-20 at 09.53.57.png Police continue to investigate after Emilie Kiser’s 3-year-old son died. Credit: Emilie Kiser / Instagram

Authorities also found that Brady had placed a $25 bet on the Knicks-Celtics playoff game just over an hour before the incident, raising questions about his divided attention between the game and caring for his children.

This detail, along with the revelation that the family’s pool cover, a Katchakid mesh net, had been removed for recent swimming and not replaced, pointed to lapses in supervision that may have contributed to Trigg’s death.

Despite the findings, the Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell, ultimately rejected the suggestion that Brady should face child abuse charges.

Screenshot 2025-07-16 at 12.02.24.png Emilie Kiser and son Trigg. Credit: emiliekiser / Instagram.

In the wake of the tragedy, Emilie has continued to grieve, revealing that she is “haunted” by the knowledge that there are images and videos documenting the event.

Emilie’s lawyer filed motions in court to prevent the release of certain details that could serve no purpose other than to satisfy “morbid curiosity.”

Judge Christopher Whitten ruled in favor of the Kisers, agreeing that the disclosure of sensitive details would not contribute to public accountability, but would instead serve to further victimize the family.

Featured image credit: emiliekiser / Instagram