Every parent's worst nightmare came true for a TikTok star last month when her toddler died after he was found unconcious in a pool at the family's home.
Emilie Kiser, 26, was reportedly out with friends when the incident happened, leaving her husband Brady Kiser, 28, at home with son Trigg, 3 and their newborn son Theodore. Emergency responders rushed to the scene when Bradyin the back garden of their Arizona home, according to police reports.
Trigg was taken to Chandler Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital but tragically, he died six days later. The toddler died on May 18 after an "accidental drowning", a complaint filed on Tuesday, May 27, in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County stated.
Fans of Emilie, who has , had grown increasingly concerned when the influencer fell uncharacteristically silent on the app. When the news of her son's death was released, her devastated supporters showered her with message of love and condolence.
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"You and Brady are incredible parents and you are so tough and the blessings and light will shine down upon you again," said one loyal supporter. "Love will guide you through". "I'm so sorry for your loss, mama," another added.
Amid much speculation about the exact circumstances of the tragic accident, some answers have now been provided. Search warrant applications obtained by found that Brady told police he had lost sight of Trigg for three to five minutes as he tended to Theodore.
Brady said Trigg had gone out into the backyard to play when he finished eating and was near to the family's pool, which usually had a protective cover on it. Brady said it was not uncommon for Trigg to play out in this way but after he was "distracted" by his newborn son, he found his elder boy floating lifelessly in the water.
Despite the best efforts of first responders and medics to save Trigg, the tot died in hospital on May 18. His death is currently under investigation, with the police warrant applications revealing two outdoor cameras in the backyard of the home which may be able to provide further answers.
Following her son's death, Emilie to keep investigative records about Trigg's death hidden from public view, which led to The Medical Examiner's Office from its website.
Emilie's legal team has since agreed that certain government records related to the investigation into her son's death - including redacted police and medical examiner reports - may be released, according to AZ Central.
Drowning is the leading cause of death nationally for US children aged between one and four. Arizona pool fence law came into effect in 1991, calling for 5-foot fencing, walling or another barrier at least 20 inches from the water's edge for homes where there are children under 6 years of age living.