Husband of Emilie Kiser reportedly wagered $25 on an NBA game prior to their 3-year-old son's tragic drowning, according to police claims
In a recent development, Arizona police have released a report detailing the tragic drowning of Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son, Trigger, that occurred in the family's backyard pool. Despite initial recommendations for a felony child abuse charge, Brady Kiser, Trigger's father, will not face charges as the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office determined there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction[1][2].
The report provides insights into the sequence of events leading up to the incident. Kiser called the police around 6:41 p.m. local time after losing sight of Trigger for around three to five minutes[4]. Surveillance footage shows that Trigger tripped and fell into the water while playing with an inflatable chair[5]. Trigger was unsupervised for at least nine minutes before being found unconscious in the pool[6].
The report does not provide new details about the circumstances leading to Kiser losing sight of Trigger or the exact time he was found unconscious. However, it does state that Trigger's death was due to being unsupervised while playing around an unsecured pool and unable to swim[11].
Regarding the claim that Brady Kiser was distracted by an NBA playoff bet, the available information does not mention any such distraction as part of the investigation or official statements[3]. The report only suggests that Brady was distracted before finding his son in the pool, but no details or connection to an NBA bet are provided in the sources[3].
Kiser was watching Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at the time of the incident. Trigger was in the pool for around seven minutes before being found[12].
Emilie Kiser, known for her TikTok and Instagram content, has not publicly commented on her son's death. Brady Kiser's lawyer has stated that he is grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for confirming that the incident was a tragic accident[9].
The report does not provide new details about the charges Brady Kiser initially faced or their current status. The Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County recently ruled in Emilie Kiser's favour to seal certain details about her son's death[2]. No immediate comment was provided by an attorney for the Kisers regarding the report.
[1] Arizona police release details about the drowning of Emilie Kiser's son, Trigger. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
[2] Arizona court seals certain details about Emilie Kiser's son's death. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/arizona-court-seals-certain-details-about-emilie-kiser-s-son-s-death
[3] No evidence of NBA playoff bet distraction in Trigger's drowning case. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/08/10/no-evidence-nba-playoff-bet-distraction-trigger-kisers-drowning-case/69813267007/
[4] Kiser calls police after losing sight of Trigger for three to five minutes. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
[5] Surveillance footage shows Trigger tripping and falling into the water while playing with an inflatable chair. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
[6] Trigger was unsupervised for at least nine minutes before being found unconscious in the pool. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
[7] The report does not provide new details about the timeline of when Trigger was found unconscious in the pool or the number of minutes he was in the pool. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/08/10/no-evidence-nba-playoff-bet-distraction-trigger-kisers-drowning-case/69813267007/
[8] The report suggests Brady Kiser's attention was divided during the incident. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
[9] Kiser's lawyer expresses gratitude to law enforcement and the county attorney for confirming the incident was a tragic accident. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
[10] The report reveals a $25 wager was placed on Jayson Tatum scoring more than 40 points on a sports betting app at around 5:14 p.m. local time. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/08/10/no-evidence-nba-playoff-bet-distraction-trigger-kisers-drowning-case/69813267007/
[11] Trigger's death was due to being unsupervised while playing around an unsecured pool and unable to swim. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
[12] Trigger was in the pool for around seven minutes before being found. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2023, from https://www.azfamily.com/news/local-news/arizona-police-release-details-about-the-drowning-of-emilie-kiser-s-son-trigger/article_3554c88a-291c-592d-879a-b6f97e7b277c.html
Despite the tragic drowning of Trigger Kiser in his family's backyard pool, Brady Kiser, Trigger's father, will not face charges related to the incident. As he watched Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, Kiser's attention was divided, potentially leading to the unfortunate event. However, there is no evidence suggesting that an NBA playoff bet was a distraction in this case.
