More information is emerging about Trigg Kiser’s heartbreaking death.
Almost one month after influencer Emilie Kiser and husband Brady Kiser’s 3-year-old died May 18 from an accidental drowning in the family’s pool, police search warrant applications have shed more light on the events that led to the tragedy.
According to the applications, granted to USA Today affiliate The Arizona Republic by Maricopa County Superior Court judges, Brady told police he was watching the couple’s son Theodore, 2 months, at the time of Trigg’s accident, losing sight of his elder son for three to five minutes before finding him floating in the family’s backyard pool on May 12.
Brady told police, per the outlet, he and the boys were home alone at the time and that Emilie had been out with friends. According to Brady’s statements to police, Brady saw Trigg playing by the pool, which police records noted was “not uncommon.” Brady reportedly told police the pool normally had a protective cover on it.
Brady was “soon distracted” by his newborn son, police records indicated, per USA Today. When he saw Trigg in the pool, he jumped in and pulled Trigg out before calling 911.
Upon arrival, officers performed CPR on Trigg before firefighters arrived and took over medical care, police shared. The 3-year-old was taken to Arizona’s Chandler Regional Medical Center before being moved to Phoenix Children’s Hospital reportedly in critical condition. He died in the hospital six days later.
According to USA Today, the search warrant applications—which were filed on May 13—sought to acquire the footage from two outdoor cameras police saw in the backyard that may have captured what happened.
E! News has reached out to the by Maricopa County Superior Court but has not yet heard back.
In the weeks following her son’s death, Emilie has filed a lawsuit—obtained by E! News—against multiple Maricopa County public offices seeking to keep records about Trigg’s passing private.
Emilie and Brady have not spoken publicly about the death of Trigg, however just days before his passing, Emilie celebrated her two sons.
"POV: the joy of being a mother," Emilie wrote over a clip posted to TikTok, captioning the May 11 post, "Forever grateful that I get to be a momma."
Keep reading for more of Emilie’s sweetest moments with her family.
Husband and Wife
Emilie Kiser and Brady Kiser tied the knot in 2019.
A Family of Three...
The couple welcomed their first son, Trigg, in July 2021.
... and Then Four
They became parents again in March 2025 with the arrival of their second son Theodore.
The Sweet Life
Emilie often documented life at home with her two boys on social media.
Enjoying Every Moment
The family celebrated a happy Easter holiday together.
Better Together
Emilie shared this sweet photo shortly after Theodore's birth.
Bath Time
After welcoming Theodore, Emilie wrote on social media, "The love I have for my boys is infinite."