CHANDLER — Emilie Kiser, a social media influencer based in Chandler, announced her third pregnancy in an Instagram post on Friday, July 3, 2026. The announcement follows the 2025 drowning death of her 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser.

"We are so grateful and excited to share that we will be welcoming another baby into our family," Kiser said. "This news feels very surreal and has already been such a bright light to us during some of our darkest days."

Trigg Kiser died on May 18, 2025, six days after being recovered from a pool at the family's home in Chandler, Arizona. Police responded to a drowning call at the residence on May 12, 2025, finding Trigg unconscious as he was pulled from the water. Investigators determined that Trigg was alone outside for nearly 10 minutes and had been in the water for approximately seven minutes before his recovery.

Brady Kiser, Emilie Kiser's husband, told police he lost sight of Trigg after the toddler went outside following dinner. He stated that he was distracted by the couple's then 5-week-old baby, Teddy, who was born in March 2025. Emilie Kiser was not at home when the incident occurred.

Authorities announced in July 2025 that Brady Kiser would not face charges in connection with his son's death, despite police initially recommending a felony child abuse charge. In a June 2026 podcast appearance, Kiser stated she has forgiven her husband. "This could have just as easily been me in Brady's position," she said. She added, "When I left for dinner that night, he was de-thawing my breast milk, trying to get Teddy settled, a 5-week-old baby." Kiser also said she and her husband have worked with medical professionals to process their trauma.

Kiser has advocated for water safety measures on social media, including the installation of pool fences, the use of door alarms with functional batteries, and ensuring children attend swimming lessons. Addressing her followers regarding the new pregnancy, Kiser said, "As I stated last year, my family's privacy will always be my priority." She continued, "Because of that, I'm not sure how much I will be sharing about this pregnancy and next phase of life, but I appreciate your understanding as I navigate those boundaries." Kiser thanked her followers for their support and well wishes.