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News.com.au
5 days ago
- News.com.au
Shocking update in drowning case of American influencer's toddler
New details have emerged about the suspected drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser's three-year-old son, Trigg, nearly a month after the toddler's tragic death. According to search warrant applications granted to USA Today affiliate The Arizona Republic by Maricopa County Superior Court judges, Emilie's husband, Brady, informed police that he was watching their infant son, Theodore, who is two months old, at the time of the accident. He said he lost sight of Trigg for three to five minutes before finding him floating in the family's backyard pool on May 12. Brady informed the police that he and his two sons were the only ones at home at the time, while Emile was out with friends. According to his statements to the police, he said Trigg was playing by the backyard pool, which police records state was 'not uncommon'. According to reports, Brady said the pool normally had a protective cover on it. He said he then became 'distracted' by his newborn son, and the next time he saw Trigg, he found him floating lifeless in the pool. Brady jumped into the pool to try to retrieve their son before calling 911. When the officers arrived, they administered CPR before firefighters took over medical care, police reported. The toddler was transported to Arizona's Chandler Regional Medical Center before being transferred to Phoenix Children's Hospital in a critical condition. He died six days later. When investigators examined the scene, they discovered two outdoor cameras in the backyard that may have recorded the moments leading up to the little boy's death, according to AZ Central. Authorities are currently working to obtain the backyard surveillance footage to support Brady's account of what transpired, according to search warrants obtained by the outlet. Following the investigation into Trigg's death, the influencer has sought to keep the police reports confidential and the medical examiner reports private, possibly due to her status as a TikTok influencer with around four million followers. In her motion, she specifically urged the court not to release the footage as '100+ public records requests for the video have come in,' according to The Daily Mail. On June 4, the Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County ruled in her favour, granting her temporary confidentiality, meaning evidence will not be released while the court makes its ruling.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
Arizona dad's terrible 'mistake' that led to toddler drowning at mansion while famous wife wasn't home
The husband of a famous social media influencer who was watching his toddler when he drowned in the backyard blamed a missing pool cover and being 'distracted' by his newborn son for the tragedy, police reports suggest. Emilie Kiser, a popular mommy blogger on TikTok, lost her three-year-old son Trigg on May 18 - six days after he was found unresponsive in a backyard pool near East Chandler Heights and South Cooper roads in Chandler, Arizona. Brady Kiser, Trigg's father, allowed his son to go play in the backyard after eating lunch - just before the tragedy unfolded, as reported by AZ Central. Emilie was reportedly out with friends at the time. He saw his three-year-old son playing near the pool - something police records note was 'not uncommon' - and while the pool was usually covered for safety, this time it wasn't. However, the Brady was 'soon distracted' while caring for their newborn son and took his eyes off of Trigg for a mere three to five minutes. When he turned his attention back to the little boy, he was met with a horrifying sight - Trigg floating lifeless in their backyard pool. Brady immediately burst into action, jumping into the pool to retrieve their son before calling 911 to their home. Officers performed CPR upon arrival before firefighters took over medical care. Trigg was transported to Chandler Regional Medical Center, then transferred to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where he died on May 18 after remaining in critical condition. While processing the scene, investigators discovered two outdoor cameras in the backyard that may have captured the moments leading up to the little boy's death, AZ Central reported. Authorities are now working to obtain the backyard surveillance footage to corroborate Brady's account of what happened, according to search warrants obtained by the outlet. Since authorities opened an investigation into Trigg's death, the influencer has fought to keep the police reports redacted and the medical examiner reports sealed, possibly due to her status as a TikTok influencer with around 4 million followers. On June 4, the Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County ruled in her favor, granting her temporary confidentiality - meaning evidence will not be released while the court makes its final ruling on the tragedy. The 26-year-old mother's declaration 'reflects an intensely personal account of her grief and trauma' that was 'submitted to help the court understand her perspective - not for public consumption,' per the source. In her motion, Kiser specifically urged the court to keep not just detailed records of Trigg's death private, but also footage as '100+ public records requests' for the video have come in, according to the source. The intense amount of records requests 'only serves to satisfy morbid curiosity more than any type of justice,' they added. Kiser 'should not be forced to relive the aftermath through viral footage,' the source stated. 'The motions behind the push for release are concerning. In many cases, requests appear to be driven by monetization and notoriety, not accountability,' they continued. 'That is not a valid justification for invading a family's grief.' The Medical Examiner's Officer has since removed summary information about Trigg's death from its website following the lawsuit filed by Emilie. Emilie's legal team has also since agreed that certain government records related to the investigation into her son's death - including redacted police and medical examiner reports - may be released, AZ Central reported. However, they emphasized that any information released should carefully balance Emilie's right to privacy with the public's right to know. Following the tragic ordeal, a neighbor told that the influencer's house was swarmed with five police cars. Emergency responders arrived and performed life-saving efforts until Trigg was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital for specialized care. Emilie hasn't posted since the tragedy, but her followers have continued to flood her accounts with messages of support and condolences before she turned off her comment sections. Meanwhile, Brady made his accounts private following Trigg's death. Kiser and Brady first became parents in July 2021 when they welcomed their son Trigg. Just over two years later, in September 2024, the couple revealed they were expecting their second child. In March, the Kiser family officially grew by one with the arrival of their second son, Theodore. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle,' the suit said.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TikTok star Emilie Kiser wasn't home when toddler son drowned
TikTok star Emilie Kiser wasn't home when her three-year-old son fatally drowned in the family's backyard pool, a source told Kiser, a popular mommy blogger, lost her son Trigg on May 18 - six days after he was found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona. Before it was confirmed that Trigg, who was often featured in his mother's viral videos, was the child who died, many speculated online about him being the victim. Once news broke that he was the boy who drowned, a 'media frenzy' unleashed as internet sleuths and fans of Kiser took it upon themselves to request records - including videos - in relation to his death, the source said. She then filed a lawsuit a week after his passing against several agencies in Maricopa County to block private information from getting out to the public. On June 4, the Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County ruled in her favor, granting her temporary confidentiality, meaning evidence will not be released while the court makes its final ruling on the tragedy. The 26-year-old mother's declaration 'reflects an intensely personal account of her grief and trauma' that was 'submitted to help the court understand her perspective - not for public consumption,' per the source. In her motion, Kiser specifically urged the court to keep not just detailed records of Trigg's death private, but also footage as '100+ public records requests' for the video have come in, according to the source. The intense amount of records requests 'only serves to satisfy morbid curiosity more than any type of justice,' they added. Kiser 'should not be forced to relive the aftermath through viral footage,' the source stated. 'The motions behind the push for release are concerning. In many cases, requests appear to be driven by monetization and notoriety, not accountability,' they continued. 'That is not a valid justification for invading a family's grief.' Since news of her legal filing came out, many online have speculated that Kiser chose to do so as a way to cover up information, but according to the source, that is completely false. 'Emilie has fully cooperated with investigators. The focus here is not on withholding information, but on safeguarding the dignity of a child and allowing a grieving family the space and privacy to heal.' The source also revealed chilling details on what Kiser and her family are going through as 'rabid fans' have swarmed her home and tried to reach out to them. 'Rabid fans and media have surrounded Emilie's home, filmed through her windows, and sent unsolicited packages' they said. Kiser has four million followers on TikTok and 1.7 million on Instagram, but according to the source, her 'public profile does not negate her right to privacy, nor does it make her son's death a matter for public consumption. 'Being online should not strip someone of basic human decency.' Following the tragic ordeal, a neighbor told that the influencer's house was swarmed with five police cars. Emergency responders arrived and performed life-saving efforts until Trigg was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital for specialized care. Kiser hasn't posted since the tragedy, but her followers have continued to flood her accounts with messages of support and condolences before she turned off her comment sections. Meanwhile, her husband Brady Kiser, Trigg's father, made his accounts private following his death. Kiser or her legal representation haven't reviewed the police report, security camera footage, scene photos, 911 recording, or autopsy photos, per the lawsuit. Kiser and Brady first became parents in July 2021 when they welcomed their son Trigg. Just over two years later, in September 2024, the couple revealed they were expecting their second child. In March, the Kiser family officially grew by one with the arrival of their second son, Theodore. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle,' the suit said. The Chandler Police Department told the case is still under investigation.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Emilie Kiser's brother posts then deletes bizarre video after her son's drowning death
Influencer Emilie Kiser's brother posted then deleted a bizarre video of himself - just weeks after her three-year-old son fatally drowned in Arizona. Over the weekend, Kiser's sibling Nick Espinosa posted a video on Instagram of him appearing to allude to the horrific tragedy, stating that 'life will always throw you a curveball.' Espinosa, who has since made his account private, is the first family member to speak out after little Trigg Kiser tragically died on May 18 - six days after he was found unresponsive in a backyard pool. The influencer's brother, who often posts reflective clips of himself online, was seen getting into a car just before explaining how quickly life can change. 'One day everything feels aligned. You're making progress, chasing purpose, moving forward, then... just like that everything changes,' he narrated as the screen went black. The mommy blogger's brother then showed himself sitting with his head in his hands and staring into the distance. 'A call you never saw coming. A goodbye you didn't get to say. Don't wait for the world to remind you how fragile this life is. 'Put the phone down. Go touch grass. Spend time with the people you love. Focus on what truly matters because life doesn't wait,' he said as he got back in the car. Following the tragic ordeal at the family's pool, a neighbor told that the influencer's house was swarmed with five police cars. Emergency responders arrived and performed life-saving efforts until Trigg was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital for specialized care. Kiser hasn't posted since the tragedy, but her followers have continued to flood her accounts with messages of support and condolences before she turned off her comment sections. Meanwhile, her husband Brady Kiser, Trigg's father, made his accounts private following his death. Just weeks after the horrific news spread, Emilie, who has more than four million followers on TikTok and frequently shares her life as a mother, filed a lawsuit against several agencies. The influencer filed a lawsuit using her maiden name, Henrichsen, last Tuesday against the City of Chandler, Chandler Police Department, Maricopa County, the county's medical examiner's office, and other agencies to permanently block public access to records related to her son's death. The lawsuit said that Kiser was 'going through a parent's worst nightmare right now' and the family 'desperately wanted to grieve in private.' 'Trigg's death has become a media frenzy. Appallingly, 100+ public record requests have been filed with both the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office,' the lawsuit continued. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle,' the suit said. Kiser's attorneys argued that the records presumably contain 'graphic, distressing, and intimate details' of the toddler's death. They continued that public access to the records 'has no bearing on government accountability.' 'To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency,' the lawsuit added. The suit said that Kiser or her representation haven't reviewed the police report, security camera footage, scene photos, 911 recording, or autopsy photos. Kiser's lawyers added that the records weren't available to them, and the influencer doesn't intend to ever view the documents. In response to the lawsuit, Jason Berry, the director of communications for Maricopa County, which was named as a defendant, told NBC News: 'When Maricopa County learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records, the Office of the Medical Examiner worked with the family to place a seal on the record.' Just weeks after the horrific news spread, Emilie, who has more than four million followers on TikTok and frequently shares her life as a mother, filed a lawsuit against several agencies in a bid to get public records of Trigg's death permanently blocked Emilie and Brady first became parents in July 2021 when they welcomed their son Trigg. Just over two years later, in September 2024, the couple revealed they were expecting their second child. 'WE GOTTA BABY GROWING,' Kiser captioned a sonogram post. 'We can not wait to add another angel to our family. Whatever you are, we love you so much already.' In March, the Kiser family officially grew by one with the arrival of their second son, Teddy. Emilie announced the joyful news on Instagram, writing: 'We love you so much and our hearts feel like they are going to burst.' She also expressed gratitude for the experience, sharing: 'I am so grateful for a smooth delivery, a healthy baby, and the best husband. Could not have done it without my rock @bradykiser. The love I have for my boys is infinite.'
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Influencer makes desperate bid to shield public from details of three-year-old son's drowning
Social media influencer Emilie Kiser, 26, has filed a lawsuit against multiple agencies in Arizona to block the details of her three-year-old son's death from the public. Kiser's son died on May 18 six days after he was found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Arizona, according to Chandler Police Department. Kiser is a popular mommy blogger with four million followers on TikTok and frequently shares her life as a mother on the platform. The influencer filed a lawsuit using her maiden name, Henrichsen, on Tuesday against the City of Chandler, Chandler Police Department, Maricopa County, the county's medical examiner's office, and other agencies to permanently block public access to records related to her son, Trigg's, death. The lawsuit said that Kiser was 'going through a parent's worst nightmare right now' and the family 'desperately wanted to grieve in private.' 'Trigg's death has become a media frenzy. Appallingly, 100+ public record requests have been filed with both the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office,' the lawsuit continued. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle,' the suit said. Kiser's attorneys argued that the records presumably contain 'graphic, distressing, and intimate details' of the toddler's death. They continued that public access to the records 'has no bearing on government accountability.' 'To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency,' the lawsuit added. The suit said that Kiser or her representation haven't reviewed the police report, security camera footage, scene photos, 911 recording, or autopsy photos. Kiser's lawyers added that the records weren't available to them, and the influencer doesn't intend to ever view the documents. In response to the lawsuit, Jason Berry, the director of communications for Maricopa County, which was named as a defendant, told NBC News, 'When Maricopa County learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records, the Office of the Medical Examiner worked with the family to place a seal on the record.' Kiser's son, Trigg, died on May 18 after a drowning incident at the family's home on May 12. A neighbor told at the time that the influencer's house was swarmed with five police cars after the incident. Emergency responders arrived and performed life-saving efforts until Trigg was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital for specialized care. Kiser hasn't posted since the tragedy, but her followers flooded her accounts with messages of support and condolences before she turned off her comment sections. The Arizona influencer and her husband, Brady, became parents to Trigg in July 2021. The couple revealed they were having another child in September 2024, posting a photo of Kiser's sonogram with the caption, 'WE GOTTA BABY GROWING.' 'We can not wait to add another angel to our family. Whatever you are, we love you so much already.' In March, the family announced the arrival of their second son, Teddy, writing on Instagram, 'We love you so much and our hearts feel like they are going to burst.'
