Brady Kiser will not be charged with a crime in connection with his son Trigg’s drowning death. The sad death occurred in May at their home choking on a grape. Instead, we asked for a thorough review from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor indeed made a courageous announcement of that decision, saying there was no reasonable likelihood of convicting Kiser.
On the day of the tragic incident, Brady Kiser was home alone with Trigg and his other son. Her accident occurred in the family’s backyard swimming pool. Surveillance video recorded the entire incident leading up to the drowning, serving as essential video evidence to bolster the investigation. Local police had originally called for the felony child abuse charge against Kiser. The final call on whether to bring charges rested with the county attorney’s office, which expressed interest in bringing no charges.
In her comments about the changed policy, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said each case is “meticulously” assessed. She considers whether there is a substantial probability of conviction. She stated, “After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard.” Mitchell emphasized that to convict someone of child abuse, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the individual failed to perceive a substantial risk and that this failure constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care expected from a reasonable person.
In the aftermath of this needless death, Brady Kiser is still coping with the loss of his dog Trigg. His attorney, Flynn P. Carey, underscored that Kiser appreciates the understanding shown by law enforcement and the community during this time. Brady is still in the process of grieving and is grateful to be surrounded by family as they all heal together. We are grateful for the compassion and support expressed in the wake of this tragic incident,” said Carey.
In March, Emilie Kiser, Brady’s wife, ushered their second son into the world. She’s a big-time influencer, with more than 1 million Instagram followers and 4 million on TikTok. She has remained off the radar since Trigg’s passing, in keeping with the family’s wish for privacy while they endure this tragic time.
Trigg died the next day after officers arrived at the Kisers’ home and began performing CPR. The family’s priority, moving forward, is healing and continuing to grieve as a family.
