Why Emilie and Brady Kiser Didn’t Use a Pool Cover on the Day of Son Trigg’s Death: Police Report

The redacted police report outlining the investigation into the death of Emilie and Brady Kiser’s son Trigg revealed new details about the fatal incident.

In the redacted report obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, August 8, police officers noted that a pool covering had not been in place the day their 3-year-old son drowned.

“On the southwest portion of the pool, I observed large netting and a fabric top rolls up onto PVC carriers,” the documents read. “These were covers for the pool that were not in use at the time. It was later learned that the covers were in place most of the time, but were recently removed so the family could enjoy the pool. They were never replaced.”

Emilie, 26, and Brady’s son Trigg drowned in the family’s pool in May before he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Trigg died after life-saving measures were attempted.

Brady had been home alone with Trigg and the couple’s younger son, Teddy, while Emilie was out of the house. He said in a search warrant that he was “distracted” by Teddy and did not see Trigg wander outside and, while playing with an inflatable chair, fall into the pool.

Emilie, an influencer, has not publicly addressed her son’s death or the resulting investigation. She has filed a lawsuit, petitioning the court to block the release of records about the circumstances of Trigg’s death.

“Emilie is going through a parent’s worst nightmare right now. She lost her young son, her three-year-old Trigg Chapman Kiser (‘Trigg’), on May 18, 2025, following a heartbreaking accidental drowning at the family’s home on May 12, 2025,” the lawsuit read. “Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle.”

Emilie scored a legal victory on Friday, when the court ruled to redact details of the police investigation.

“This case requires a difficult balancing between two strong but competing interests: the strong right the public has in examining government records under Arizona’s Public Records Law, and the profound privacy rights of a grieving mother,” the judge wrote in a letter obtained by Us. “Courts recognize that privacy concerns can outweigh the public’s right to know when disclosure would cause specific and material harm …The balancing test is fact-specific: the proponent of non-disclosure must show a probability of harm that is significant enough to override the presumption of access.”

Investigators also recommended that Brady be charged with a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse.

“The Chandler Police Department has completed its investigation into the tragic drowning of three-year-old Trigg Kiser. Following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser,” a statement shared in July read. “The case has now been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review.”

After a formal investigation, the local Attorney’s Office opted against pursuing charges.

“Surveillance video from outside the home showed how the drowning occurred and the actual timeline of events,” a statement read. “In order to convict a person of this charge, the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury that the person failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and that failure to perceive the risk was a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show.”

Brady’s attorney Flynn Carey also released a statement.

“We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident,” Carey said. “Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together. We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time.”