Brady Kiser, husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser, will not be charged with child abuse in connection with the tragic death of their 3-year-old son, Trigg. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced the decision on Friday, July 25, stating there is “no reasonable likelihood of conviction.”
“Every case submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is evaluated using the same standard: whether there is a ‘reasonable likelihood of conviction,’” the office said in a statement. “After careful review of the evidence submitted by the Chandler Police Department, it was determined this case does not meet that standard.” The review included input from assigned attorneys, senior legal staff, and County Attorney Rachel Mitchell herself.
Trigg passed away on May 18 at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, six days after being found unresponsive in the family’s backyard pool. According to police reports, Brady was at home watching both Trigg and the couple’s newborn son, Theodore, while Emilie was out with friends. He told investigators he lost sight of Trigg for several minutes and later found the toddler floating in the pool.
The Chandler Police Department completed its investigation and, on July 15, recommended Brady be charged with a class 4 felony count of child abuse. However, prosecutors concluded that the evidence did not meet the legal threshold required to pursue criminal charges.
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Brady’s attorney, Flynn Carey, issued a statement thanking authorities for their thorough review: “We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident. Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together. We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time.”
The case has drawn national attention, in part because of Emilie’s large online following, with over 1.7 million Instagram followers. On May 27, Emilie filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court seeking to block the release of investigative records related to Trigg’s death. The filing noted that over 100 public records requests had been submitted.
On June 3, a judge granted temporary confidentiality for Emilie’s personal declaration and her broader request for privacy as the court continues to evaluate the matter. A source close to the family told People that the declaration provides a deeply personal account of Emilie’s grief and is not intended for public release.
