Court Clears Brady Kiser in Son Trigg’s Pool Drowning Case
Sage Matthews here and I’m bringing you the definitive update on a tragic family emergency that ended without criminal charges. In a statement released July 25, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office confirmed that Brady Kiser will not be prosecuted in connection with the accidental drowning of his three-year-old son, Trigg.
On May 12, Brady Kiser was watching his children at the family’s Arizona home when little Trigg wandered into the backyard pool. According to court documents obtained by The Arizona Republic, Brady lost sight of his son for approximately three to five minutes. When he discovered Trigg floating face down, he immediately called 911. First responders transported the toddler to a nearby hospital, where he passed away six days later.
The Chandler Police Department initially recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady, citing a potential failure to supervise. However, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell reviewed surveillance footage and supporting evidence and found insufficient grounds for prosecution. “There is no reasonable likelihood of conviction,” the office said on its website, noting that the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Brady ignored a substantial risk and that his conduct was a gross deviation from standard care.
Surveillance video from cameras outside the home provided a precise timeline of events, showing that Brady responded within minutes of noticing Trigg’s disappearance. Prosecutors emphasized how critical that footage was to determining whether a criminal threshold had been met. The evidence concluded that Brady’s reaction aligned with what a reasonable parent might exhibit under terrible circumstances.
Every case submitted for review undergoes scrutiny for viability in court. After assessing Chandler PD’s investigation materials, Attorney Mitchell’s team decided this incident did not satisfy the elements required for conviction. A court order related to the ongoing legal proceedings restricts further comment on specific investigative details.
In the wake of their son’s death, Emilie Kiser filed a lawsuit against multiple Maricopa County public agencies, aiming to seal records about Trigg’s passing. Those filings, obtained by E! News, request privacy protections for family communications and investigative files. Emilie and Brady tied the knot in 2019 and welcomed Trigg in July 2021 before celebrating the birth of their second son, Theodore, in March 2025.
Throughout their ordeal, Emilie has shared glimpses of family life on social media, often reflecting on the bond she has with her boys. After Theodore’s arrival, she wrote, “The love I have for my boys is infinite,” a message that resonated with followers who admired her strength amid heartbreak.
This resolution signals the end of the criminal inquiry but not the Kiser family’s journey toward healing. Emilie’s privacy lawsuit remains pending, and public interest in how authorities balance transparency with discretion is likely to continue. Observers will be tracking any new court filings or policy shifts in Maricopa County that stem from this case.
That’s the full rundown on why Brady Kiser walks away without charges in his son’s drowning. Stay tuned for any developments or insights into how similar cases might be handled moving forward. And there you have it with clarity, compassion, and facts you can count on.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Chandler Police Department, The Arizona Republic, USA Today
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