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Chandler Police Recommend Felony Abuse Charge for Father in Son’s Pool Drowning

Prosecutors will decide whether to charge Brady Kiser with Class 4 child abuse, a felony that carries up to three years in prison.

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Emilie Kiser's attorney, Kevin O'Malley, heads back to his seat after presenting to Judge Christopher Whitten during a hearing at the Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, on June 3, 2025.

Overview

  • Chandler Police Department has completed its investigation and formally referred Brady Kiser for a Class 4 felony child abuse charge to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
  • Investigators allege Kiser momentarily lost sight of his three-year-old son while caring for the couple’s infant, discovering the toddler unresponsive in the backyard pool.
  • The county attorney’s office will decide to file charges, seek further investigation, or drop the case based on the police recommendation.
  • Law enforcement experts say it is uncommon for bereaved parents to face criminal charges in drowning incidents, which are typically closed without prosecution.
  • Emilie Kiser has filed a lawsuit to seal records related to her son’s death and obtained temporary confidentiality as she seeks privacy during more than 100 public records requests.