Brady Kiser, the father of Trigg Kiser, will not be charged. It was this pain that forced Arkie, whose son tragically drowned in the family’s backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, earlier this year, to act. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office made the notable announcement of this decision because there is “no reasonable likelihood of conviction” against Brady Kiser.
In May, Brady Kiser was home alone with the couple’s two young sons when the accident happened. After police officers showed up on the scene and conducted CPR on Trigg, she died the next day. Surveillance video from the property–the only video evidence of the incident–was the critical piece of evidence that outlined the exact timeline of events which led to the drowning.
“After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard.” – Rachel Mitchell
In a statement to the media, police made clear that they had indeed recommended felony child abuse charges against Brady Kiser. Mitchell explained that in order to get a conviction, it must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. It needs to prove that he knew he was ignoring a serious and grossly disproportionate risk, conducting himself much more extremely than a reasonable person would under the same conditions.
Brady Kiser’s attorney, Flynn P. Carey, expressed gratitude for the thorough investigation conducted by law enforcement and the county attorney’s office. He stated, “We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident.”
As he continues to navigate this devastating loss, Brady Kiser is committed to his family’s healing journey. Carey shared that, amidst the trials he faces, he is grateful to be home and with family now more than ever.
“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.” – Flynn P. Carey
Emilie Kiser, Brady’s wife, and a national social media influencer. She has over 1 million Instagram followers and more than 4 million on TikTok, but she hasn’t discussed her son’s death in public since the horrific accident happened. She welcomed a third child, her second son, just two months before Trigg’s tragic death.
