Overview

• The Chandler Police Department closed its investigation on June 2, concluding its review of the circumstances surrounding Trigg’s drowning.
• Emilie Kiser’s May 27 lawsuit has blocked release of scene photos, police affidavits and 911 recordings, with a judge ordering temporary confidentiality on her personal declaration.
• Newly unsealed search warrant applications reveal that Brady Kiser was distracted by the couple’s newborn and did not notice Trigg near the pool for three to five minutes.
• Maricopa County Superior Court judges granted warrants to obtain video from two backyard cameras to corroborate the father’s account and sealed key documents for review.
• Trigg’s death highlights Arizona’s ongoing child safety crisis, as drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the state.