The husband of TikTok Influencer Emilie Kiser will not face any charges in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son, according to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Earlier this month, the Police in Chandler, Arizona, made a recommendation that Brady Kiser, the husband of Emilie Kiser, face a felony charge of child abuse in his son’s drowning death.
Husband of Emilie Kiser Facing No Charges
Although the police recommended the felony charge, the local county attorney’s office has the final say on whether charges are filed. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced, “Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced today that Brady Kiser, husband of Emilie Kiser, will not be charged in the drowning death of his son because there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction.”
Mitchell also added, “Earlier this month, the Chandler Police Department submitted the case for review, recommending that Kiser be charged with one count of Child Abuse, a Class Four Felony. Kiser was home alone with his two children when his 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser, drowned in the family’s backyard pool in May of this year.”
Mitchell said for the charge to be filed, the state “has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury that the person failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and that failure to perceive the risk was a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show.” According to the announcement, the footage, including surveillance from home, did not meet the criteria for the felony charge.
Trigg’s mother, Emilie Kiser, is an influencer with a huge following on TikTok and Instagram. Brady’s attorney, Flynn P. Carey, said that the married couple is both grieving the loss of their son. “We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident.” Carey said, “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.”
Final Thoughts
Prosecutors had the difficult job of proving that Brady’s failure to perceive the risk of the tragedy was a “gross deviation from the standard of care.” This wasn’t just about public opinion or blame; the burden was on the state to establish a level of negligence that a jury would unanimously agree was criminal. Ultimately, after a review of surveillance footage and other evidence by the Chandler Police Department. However, that burden wasn’t met.
This is a tragic event, and we must offer Emilie Kiser, her husband, and their family our compassion and support. At the end of the day, a life was cut short, and things will never be the same for the Kiser family. Let’s keep them in our thoughts and give them the support they need. In other news, Fantastic Four: First Steps had quite the debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the new WWE Netflix series gives an open look at the creative environment.
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