TikToker Emilie Kiser's Lawyer Speaks Out on Son's "Nightmare" Death
Emilie Kiser wants to grieve privately after her son’s tragic death.
Nearly two weeks after her and her husband Brady Kiser’s 3-year-old son Trigg Kiser died after being rescued from a pool in their backyard, the TikToker shared more details surrounding the unfortunate incident in a lawsuit filed against Maricopa County public offices May 27.
In the docs, obtained by NBC News, Emilie's lawyer detailed the influencer's grief over the "heartbreaking accidental drowning."
"Emilie is going through a parent’s worst nightmare right now," her lawsuit states. "She lost her young son."
The suit continued, "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle."
She requested that the court prohibit the public release of details surrounding his death, saying it would be a "profound invasion of privacy."
In response to the suit, Maricopa County's Office of the Medical Examiner said it "worked with the family to place a seal on the record" once it "learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records," director of communications for Maricopa County Jason Berry told NBC News May 29.
On May 12, the Chandler Police Department responded to a drowning call at the family’s Arizona residence, per USA Today, for a child who had been pulled unconscious out of a backyard pool. Upon arrival, police and firefighters administered CPR before taking the toddler to Chandler Regional Hospital. He was later transferred to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
But less than a week later, local authorities confirmed Trigg succumbed to his injuries and assured they are formally looking into the matter.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time,” Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu said in a May 19 statement to E! News. “The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident remain ongoing. This is still an open investigation.”
In the weeks leading up to Trigg’s death, Emilie shared insight into her life as a mother through various snapshots of her spending time with her kids.
Throughout the sweet montage, Emilie could be seen sitting on a picnic blanket outside cradling her youngest son before Trigg came over and gave her a kiss. In another clip, the TikToker watched with pride as her husband playfully hoisted their son into the air.
"POV: the joy of being a mother," Emilie wrote over the heartwarming video posted to Instagram May 11, adding in the caption, "Forever grateful that I get to be a momma."
And last month, the lifestyle blogger shared a glimpse into her daily routine as a mom of two.
"I thought it would be fun to do a little night vlog with our new norm, which is two kids," Emilie said in an April 3 Instagram video, during which she nursed Theodore and put him down for bed before taking Trigg out for a swim. "Which is crazy to say."
For more of Emilie’s life as a mom, keep reading.
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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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