Following the tragic drowning of her son Trigg, TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser has taken to social media to share her emotional journey, marking the first time she has publicly discussed the incident. The tragic event occurred in May when Trigg, a 3-year-old, fell into the family pool at their Arizona home, leading to his untimely death on May 18. Kiser broke her three-month silence, expressing profound grief and taking full accountability for the tragedy. The case has drawn national attention due to her public platform as a ‘mom influencer’ with over 4 million TikTok followers, making the incident a focal point of public discourse and emotional reflection.
The incident unfolded on May 12 when Trigg, while playing in the backyard of the Kiser family’s Chandler home, tripped on an inflatable chair and fell into the pool. Surveillance footage confirmed the fall was accidental. Despite immediate efforts by first responders, Trigg remained on life support for nearly a week before succumbing to his injuries. Kiser was not present at the time, and the boy’s father, Brady Kiser, was the one caring for Trigg along with their newborn son. According to police, Brady was distracted by the baby, contributing to the incident. This has raised questions about parental supervision and the importance of safety measures, particularly in homes with young children.
Kiser’s message provided the first insight into how her family is coping with the loss. She expressed deep regret, acknowledging her role in the tragedy, particularly emphasizing the critical need for a permanent pool fence. This incident has also prompted Kiser to establish stricter online boundaries to protect her family’s privacy, a decision she attributes to the realization of the lack of protection for children’s privacy in online relationships. She thanked her family and supporters, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during these extremely difficult times. The incident has also raised awareness about child drownings as a leading cause of accidental death in Arizona for children under five.
Meanwhile, the legal and emotional ramifications of the tragedy have sparked significant public and media attention. The Chandler Police Department initially recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser, but prosecutors determined that the evidence did not meet the threshold for a