When Emilie Kiser's son died, it was ruled an accident. Now police are investigating her husband.

Emilie Kiser, a popular TikTok content creator, is at the centre of a heartbreaking tragedy after her three-year-old son, Trigg, drowned in the family's backyard pool.

On May 12, 2025, Trigg was found unresponsive in the water at the family's home in Chandler, Arizona. At the time, he was being cared for by his father, Brady Kiser, who told police he had been tending to the couple's newborn, Theodore. He said he'd lost sight of Trigg for approximately three to five minutes, according to People.

Brady said he believed Trigg had gone inside the house, but later discovered him unresponsive in the pool. He said he immediately called emergency services and performed CPR until paramedics arrived.

Trigg was first taken to Chandler Regional Medical Centre and later transferred to Phoenix Children's Hospital, People reported.

After six days in intensive care, Trigg died from his injuries on May 18.

Emilie Kiser and her husband. Image: Instagram.

Chandler Police ruled the death an accidental drowning, according to Rolling Stone. But on July 15, the department recommended charging Brady Kiser with a Class 4 felony for child abuse, based on allegations of negligence.

The case has now been passed to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, who will determine whether to proceed with prosecution.

In a statement via X, the Chandler Police Department said it had completed its investigation into the "tragic drowning of three-year-old Trigg Kiser, who died May 18, 2025, after being found unresponsive in his family's backyard pool".

"Following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser," the statement continued.

"The case has now been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review."

Following her son's death, Emilie Kiser filed legal action to block the release of public records related to the incident, including police reports, 911 audio, autopsy findings, and body camera footage, according to Rolling Stone.

Her lawyers said that the public release of such material would cause significant emotional trauma and infringe on the family's right to grieve privately.

The court granted temporary confidentiality on June 3 while the matter is under further review, People confirmed.

In the weeks following the tragedy, more than 100 public records requests have reportedly been filed, and Emilie has taken steps to limit public commentary on her social media accounts, including disabling comments on TikTok, according to People.

No charges have been formally laid at this stage.

Feature image: Instagram.