Influencer Dad's Basketball Bet Before Son's Drowning: Police Report Details

Tragic Drowning of Trig Kaiser

• 💔 Three-year-old Trig Kaiser was found unresponsive in his family's backyard pool on May 12th.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 His father, Brady Kaiser, was caring for Trig and a newborn while influencer mother Emilie Kiser was out with friends.
• ⏱️ Brady stated he was distracted for 3-5 minutes feeding the infant, during which time Trig went missing and was later found in the pool.
• 🏥 Trig was hospitalized and passed away six days later.

Police Investigation and Recommended Charges

• 🚨 Chandler Police recommended child abuse charges against Brady Kaiser, citing conflicting statements, surveillance footage discrepancies, and pool safety lapses.
• ⚖️ The Maricopa County Attorney's Office ultimately declined to file charges due to insufficient evidence for conviction.
• 📄 New details emerged from a 55-page police report, including statements from responding officers about Brady's demeanor and timeline.

Discrepancies and Safety Concerns

• 🚪 A malfunctioning outward-opening breakfast nook door with a non-locking handle raised questions about backyard access.
• 🏊 The pool cover, typically in place, was not used on the day of the incident, with Brady stating he planned to put it on after pool service.
• 📏 Pool dimensions were detailed, including a shallow Baja shelf and a deep end with a diving board.
• 📹 Detective Michael Reitz noted discrepancies between Brady's account and video evidence, particularly regarding where Trigg was last seen.

Brady Kaiser's Account and Wager

• 🗣️ Brady's statements about the timeline varied, initially suggesting 3-5 minutes but later indicating Trigg was outside for approximately 10 minutes.
• 📺 During dinner, Brady stated they were watching a Knicks and Celtics basketball game.
• 💰 Cell phone records revealed Brady placed a $25 winning wager on Jason Tatum scoring over 40 points, made over an hour before the estimated drowning time.
• 🛋️ Brady's recollection of his seating position (couch vs. chair facing the backyard) also differed from initial statements.

Prosecution's Decision and Legal Analysis

• 🧐 Detective Reitz concluded Brady's attention was divided and he was not watching Trigg, leading to a recommendation for child abuse charges based on criminal negligence.
• ❌ Prosecutors cited the need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the failure to perceive a risk was a gross deviation from a reasonable person's standard of care.
• ⚖️ The Maricopa County Attorney's Office determined the evidence did not meet this standard for conviction, calling it a tragic accident.
• 👨‍⚖️ An Arizona criminal defense attorney suggested that proving such a case in court is very difficult due to the traumatic nature of the event and potential memory inconsistencies.