TikTok Star's Husband Faces Felony Charge in Son's Tragic Pool Drowning

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Brady Kiser, husband of TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser, faces a potential felony child abuse charge following the tragic drowning of their three-year-old son, Trigg, in their Arizona home. The Chandler Police Department has wrapped up its investigation into the May 18 incident, recommending a Class 4 felony charge against Brady, 28, which could mean 1 to 3.75 years in prison, though probation remains an option for first-time offenders.

According to reports, Brady was alone with Trigg and their newborn son while Emilie was out with friends. In a fleeting moment of distraction—described as just 'three to five minutes'—Brady turned away, only to find Trigg floating in the backyard pool. Despite immediate efforts by first responders to revive him, Trigg passed away six days later, leaving a family shattered and a community in shock.

The case has drawn intense public scrutiny, amplified by Emilie’s massive online presence with 4 million TikTok followers. She has remained silent on social media since the tragedy but has taken legal steps to protect her family’s privacy. In a verified complaint, Emilie requested that investigative and post-mortem records—including potentially graphic material like autopsy reports and bodycam footage—be withheld from public release. She argues that such disclosures would inflict further emotional harm on her grieving family and serve no meaningful public interest, especially given over 100 records requests, many seemingly driven by curiosity or commercial motives.

This devastating incident raises broader questions about child safety and the unbearable weight of a momentary lapse. As the legal process unfolds, the Kiser family’s pain reminds us all of the fragility of life and the urgent need for vigilance around water hazards.