Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband Set to Face Criminal Charges After Their Son, 3, Drowned in the Pool

Emilie Kiser is now mourning the loss of her older son while just a few months postpartum, all while supporting her husband as he potentially faces legal charges.

The husband of TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser may soon face criminal charges following the tragic drowning of their 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser. Authorities have completed their investigation into the incident and are recommending a felony charge against Brady Kiser, marking a heartbreaking development in a case that has garnered national attention.

On May 12, Chandler police responded to an emergency call about a child found unresponsive in a backyard pool at a residence near Chandler Heights and Cooper roads. Officers arrived at the scene just before 7 p.m. and began CPR efforts before paramedics took over.

The toddler was initially rushed to Chandler Regional Hospital in critical condition. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where he died several days later.

The Chandler Police Department confirmed the child's passing on Sunday, identifying the boy as Trigg Kiser. The department also extended its sympathies to the child's family and loved ones during this heartbreaking time.

Now, weeks after the tragedy, Chandler Police say they have concluded their investigation into the drowning. In a statement released to the public, the department said, "Following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser."

The case has since been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review, where it will be decided whether formal charges will be filed. As the legal process moves forward, the Kiser family remains at the center of a deeply painful situation that has captured the concern and sympathy of many online.

A source revealed that Emilie was not present at home when Trigg drowned and is heartbroken over the loss. As the investigation moves forward, she is focused on shielding her family from public attention.

Acting through her attorney, Emilie has filed a lawsuit in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County, seeking to restrict access to records related to Trigg's death, such as security footage of the incident, from being publicly released.

In the petition, Emilie also cited the serious invasion of privacy that could result in the release of the sensitive materials. "Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them. Trigg's death has become a media frenzy," it reads.

The filing highlights that more than 100 public records requests have been submitted for footage related to the toddler's death, requests that, according to the petition, appear driven more by morbid curiosity than any pursuit of justice.

It further argues that allowing disclosure in this context would distort the intent of Arizona's Public Records Law, turning it into a source of emotional harm rather than a means of promoting government transparency.

A source revealed that Emilie hopes the footage remains sealed to avoid unexpectedly encountering it online. According to the insider, this is "a deeply personal and reasonable plea to prevent the public release of the most traumatic moment of her life."

According to the filing, neither Emilie nor her legal team has reviewed any of the investigative or post-mortem materials involved.

These include the police and supplemental reports, surveillance footage of the drowning, body camera video, scene photographs, 911 call transcripts, the autopsy report and images, or the death certificate. The filing further states that Emilie has no intention of ever viewing those records.

A source emphasized that although Emilie is an influencer who maintains a public profile, her position does not override her right to privacy, nor does it make her son's death something for public consumption.

All Emilie hopes for is the space to grieve her son's death, which the petition describes as an “accidental drowning.” "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle," the filing notes.

Emilie and Brady, welcomed their first child, Trigg, in July 2021, and their second son, Theodore, was born in March 2025. Now, as they mourn the loss of Trigg, the family faces another difficult challenge, Brady may answer to legal charges in connection with the tragedy.

While Emilie's family grieves a heartbreaking loss in Arizona, another community across the country is mourning the tragic death of a young boy whose life touched many.

He was just seven, nonverbal, and relied on a wheelchair, but those who loved Hershall Creachbaum say he lit up every room he entered. Now, his quiet life has come to a devastating end, and a community is left reeling in pain.

Authorities in Dayton, Ohio, confirmed that remains believed to be 7-year-old Creachbaum were discovered weeks after he had died. Investigation into the case remains active.

Creachbaum was first reported kidnapped early Saturday morning, July 12, 2025, from the 400 block of Xenia Avenue. A massive search effort was launched, but investigators quickly learned he had not been seen for several weeks. The case then shifted from a missing child search to a homicide investigation.

A short time later, police found remains on McClure Street, a location close to where the child was last reported. Though official identification is pending from the Montgomery County Coroner's Office, police believe the remains are those of the little boy.

"This callousness shown in this situation towards this child is horrendous and truly evil," Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal said during a press briefing.

His mother, Ashley Johnson, and her boyfriend, Michael Kendrick, now face criminal charges in connection with the boy's death.

Police arrested the 38-year-old Kendrick on Saturday night. He was later charged with three counts of tampering with evidence and one count of gross abuse of a corpse.

Creachbaum's mother was also arrested on Monday, July 14, 2025, and charged with obstruction of justice and failure to report a death.

Both Johnson and Kendrick have prior criminal histories. Johnson for theft, and Kendrick for charges including aggravated arson, theft, and having weapons under disability.

Police Chief Afzal stated these charges are preliminary and that more may follow pending the coroner's forensic examination of the 7-year-old's remains.

Just hours before the remains were found, Dayton Police and Fire issued a public alert asking for help locating Creachbaum. He was described as nonverbal, on the autism spectrum, and physically impaired, though capable of walking short distances.

He had last been seen wearing a gray T-shirt with cartoon characters and gray sweatpants. His wheelchair had already been located.

The department later issued a tragic update, reporting that a deceased juvenile believed to be the little boy had been found.

Meanwhile, in an interview with News Center 7's John Bedell, family members revealed that concerns for Creachbaum's welfare had been building for months.

One of the family members told Bedell, "We shouldn't be burying this boy at 7. He had his whole life ahead of him." Chasity Rollins, also identified as the child's cousin, but described herself as a primary caretaker, said his death was "senseless."

She also explained that she had been involved in Creachbaum's daily life since infancy, attending doctor's appointments and driving him to school.

She said things changed after Creachbaum's paternal grandmother, who had legal custody, was injured in a car accident in November.

While the grandmother recovered, Johnson took over care and, by late May, she allegedly began refusing to let extended family visit.

"They would not allow grandma or anybody else into the home," Rollins said. "She gave every excuse she could to keep everybody out of the home."

Municipal court records further reveal harrowing details of Creachbaum's final days. While Johnson was in the hospital in late May for surgery, Kendrick admitted to hitting Creachbaum twice during a phone argument while drinking.

He reportedly pushed the boy down, causing him to hit the floor and other surfaces. The child died the next day, according to Kendrick's statement.

Rather than notify authorities, Kendrick reportedly kept the body in the home until the odor became too strong. He then placed the body in a deep freezer. Weeks later, he used a suitcase to transport Creachbaum’s remains to a grassy field.

Eventually, Kendrick retrieved what was left and placed the remains in a bag on McClure Street, where police later found them. His bond was set at $2 million during a court appearance on Tuesday.

In a Facebook post, the boy's grandmother expressed her heartbreak, saying she could not bring herself to say goodbye. She wrote that it felt like she was living in a bad dream and pleaded for her grandson to come home.

In a second post, she thanked the Dayton community for the outpouring of support. She later added, in another post, "Autism is real people a child helpless non verbal wasn't able fight .please anyone has a child with handicaps keep your baby safe there bad people in this world [sic]."

The community has responded to Creachbaum's death with grief and calls for action. A memorial site has grown on McClure Street near U.S. 35, where people have left flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, and handwritten signs reading "Justice 4 Hershall" and "We all matter."

One local father, Ben Laprairie, said he and his family were moved by the news coverage and wanted to pay their respects at the site.

In addition, a petition has been launched to create a public mural in the little boy's memory. The proposed mural would be painted by local artists at no cost to the city and serve as a place of healing and awareness.

"Let Hershall's name be remembered—not just for the tragedy he endured, but for the love, unity, and awareness his story can inspire," the petition partially reads.

Organizers hope to use a city-owned bridge or wall space for the artwork. The project would aim to honor Creachbaum and raise awareness about child abuse and the vulnerabilities of children with disabilities.

As the Dayton community continues to mourn, authorities are still working closely with prosecutors and the coroner's office. More information will be provided as it's made available.