Tragic Loss: The Moments Before Trigg Kiser’s Drowning

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- According to search warrant applications obtained by USA Today, Emilie Kiser’s husband, Brady, told police that he was watching their infant when their 3-year-old son, Trigg, fell into the pool and drowned
- Per the outlet, Brady also stated that he lost sight of the toddler for three to five minutes before he discovered the toddler floating
- Police confirmed to PEOPLE that Trigg died on May 18. Shortly after, Emilie filed a lawsuit to keep records of Trigg’s death out of public view
New details have emerged regarding the tragic death of influencer Emilie Kiser’s 3-year-old son, Trigg.
According to search warrant applications obtained by USA Today, Emilie’s husband, Brady, was watching their infant son, Theodore, when Trigg fell into the pool and drowned at their home in Arizona.
Per USA Today, Brady told local authorities that he lost sight of the toddler for three to five minutes. He then discovered Trigg floating in the backyard pool. The documents obtained by the outlet include police affidavits summarizing an interview with Brady. The records state that he and his two sons were the only ones home at the time.
A source previously told PEOPLE that Emilie was not home at the time of Trigg’s drowning. Per the search warrant cited by USA Today, Brady reportedly told investigators that his wife was out with friends at the time.
Trigg was found unconscious on Monday, May 12. He died on Sunday, May 18, police confirmed to PEOPLE.
The Chandler, Ariz. police department said in a statement at the time, “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time.”
“The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident remain ongoing. This is still an open investigation,” the statement continued. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.”
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On May 27, Emilie filed a lawsuit in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County, aiming to keep records of Trigg’s death out of public view, including footage of the accident. A source told PEOPLE the grieving mother filed in order to avoid having to “relive the aftermath” of the incident.
The lawsuit said that the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office have received over 100 requests for access to public records related to the incident.
A source told PEOPLE that Emilie filed a personal declaration about her grief and trauma. On June 3, the court granted her temporary confidentiality on her larger request for privacy. They also ruled to keep that declaration sealed until they rule on the larger privacy issue.
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