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TikTok star Emilie Kiser files lawsuit after son, 3, tragically drowns as lawyer issues heartbreaking statement

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Published 19:48 30 May 2025 GMT+1

TikTok star Emilie Kiser files lawsuit after son, 3, tragically drowns as lawyer issues heartbreaking statement

The star has said her son Trigg's tragic death has become a 'media frenzy'

Liv Bridge

Liv Bridge

A TikTok star has filed a lawsuit after her three-year-old son tragically drowned.

Emilie Kiser, a social media influencer who build a following of more than four million fans about her parenting and family life, tragically lost her toddler following a sudden accident.

The three-year-old, Trigg, fell victim to a drowning incident in a pool in the family's Arizona home on May 12, roughly 25 miles from Phoenix.

While paramedics performed life-saving CPR on the toddler and rushed him to Chandler Regional Hospital, from which he was taken by air to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, he tragically died six days later on May 18.

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The family have said it was a tragedy (Instagram/@emiliekiser)
The family have said it was a tragedy (Instagram/@emiliekiser)

Now, the family have filed a lawsuit as of May 27 against Maricopa County public offices in a bid to keep records of her son's death private.

The lawsuit details the mom's requests to prevent the release of any further details of her son's death, calling it a 'profound invasion of privacy'.

“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," the suit states.

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"Disclosure of graphic or intimate death-related records causes renewed trauma to surviving family members and violates their right to grieve privately.”

The Kisers welcomed their youngest son in March (Instagram/@emiliekiser)
The Kisers welcomed their youngest son in March (Instagram/@emiliekiser)

Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is also reportedly on board with keeping the records private, confirming to NBC News that it had 'worked with the family to place a seal on the record' once staff became aware 'the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records'.

Kiser's lawyers have also posted a public statement, describing the death as 'heartbreaking' and 'accidental' while the 26-year-old mom is enduring 'a parent's worst nightmare right now'.

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The statement as per Rolling Stone continues: "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle."

The family have filed a lawsuit to prevent any further records from being released (Instagram/@emiliekiser)
The family have filed a lawsuit to prevent any further records from being released (Instagram/@emiliekiser)

Kiser and her husband Brady Chapman welcomed the baby, nicknamed Teddy, in March.

Chandler Police also issued a statement about the tragedy, stating: "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child's family and loved ones during this unimaginable time.

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"The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident remains ongoing. This is still an open investigation.

"Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed," as per NBC10 Philadelphia.

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@emiliekiser

Topics: TikTok, Social Media, US News

Liv Bridge
Liv Bridge

Liv Bridge is a digital journalist who joined the UNILAD team in 2024 after almost three years reporting local news for a Newsquest UK paper, The Oldham Times. She's passionate about health, housing, food and music, especially Oasis...

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