Emilie Kiser is reflecting on the bond she shares with her husband, Brady Kiser, following the heartbreaking death of their eldest son, Trigg.
The couple, who also share 9-month-old son Teddy, spent Christmas with Emilie’s family, a moment she shared with fans on TikTok. One follower asked, “How does your family deal with your husband? Are they polite? Are they angry? What are their feelings? They probably don’t even show their feelings.”
Emilie responded honestly: “My entire family loves him so much. If anything their unwavering love for him and Trigg, is something that has helped us so much to come together as a family.”
Trigg tragically passed away in May after he was found unconscious in the family’s Arizona home pool. Authorities initially submitted a criminal charge recommendation for Brady, who was home with both sons at the time, but no charges were ever filed.
A statement from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office confirmed there was “no likelihood of conviction.” In July, Brady’s attorney publicly thanked officials for conducting a thorough investigation and called the case “a tragic accident.”
After taking a lengthy social media hiatus, Emilie broke her silence in August, opening up about the devastating loss.
“Loss of this magnitude feels impossible to put into words,” she wrote via Instagram. “I’ve spent days, weeks, months trying to find them and also take the time I’ve needed to digest the loss of my baby.”
She went on to honor Trigg’s memory: “Trigg is our baby and our best friend. The light and spirit he brought into this world was bright, pure, joyful and undeniable. We miss him every second of every day and continuing forward often feels unbearable. I never thought we would experience grief in this way or the pain of losing him so suddenly.”
Emilie also reflected on safety lessons she hopes other families can take away: “I take full accountability as Trigg’s mother, and I know I should have done more to protect him. One of the hardest lessons I carry is that a permanent pool fence could have saved his life, and it’s something I will never overlook again. I hope amidst this pain, Trigg’s story will help prevent other children and families from suffering the same loss.”
