Emilie Kiser’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to speak out about the death of his 3-year-old nephew Trigg Kiser as he reflected on “how fragile this life is.”

Emilie Kiser’s family continues to mourn the death of her son Trigg.

The influencer’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to address his nephew’s passing while reflecting on the fleeting nature of life weeks after the 3-year-old’s passing.

“Life will always throw you a curveball,” Nick, whose Instagram has since been made private, said in a voiceover as he got into his car and went for a leisurely drive. “One day, everything feels aligned. You’re making progress, chasing purpose, moving forward. Then just like that, everything changes.”

After the screen cut to black, Nick reemerged sitting on the hood of his vehicle with his head in his hands, then proceeded to toss stones towards a hiking trail. As the video, which has since been shared to TikTok, played, the content creator seemingly alluded to his family tragedy, referencing “a call you never saw coming” and “a goodbye you didn’t get to say.”

“Don’t wait for the world to remind you how fragile this life is,” he continued. “Put the phone down. Go touch grass. Spend time with the people you love.”

Local authorities confirmed Trigg died May 18 at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona, six days after he was pulled from a backyard pool at his family’s home, NBC affiliate KPNX reported. Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu subsequently confirmed her office was investigating the matter.

“Out of respect for the family’s privacy,” Wasu told E! News May 19, “we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.”

Emilie—who also shares son Theodore, 2 months, with husband Brady Kiser—later filed a lawsuit against several public offices in Maricopa County, Ariz., in an effort to keep details of the toddler’s passing private, according to documents obtained by NBC News May 29. Noting that the 26-year-old is already experiencing “a parent’s worst nightmare,” the filing argued that making the records public would invade her family’s privacy.

“The records requested presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg’s death that have no bearing on government accountability,” the legal action read. “To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona’s Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency.”

For a look at Emilie’s family, keep reading.

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Husband and Wife

Emilie Kiser and Brady Kiser tied the knot in 2019. 

A Family of Three…

The couple welcomed their first son, Trigg, in July 2021.  

… and Then Four

They became parents again in March 2025 with the arrival of their second son Theodore. 

The Sweet Life

Emilie often documented life at home with her two boys on social media. 

Enjoying Every Moment

The family celebrated a happy Easter holiday together. 

Better Together

Emilie shared this sweet photo shortly after Theodore’s birth. 

Bath Time

After welcoming Theodore, Emilie wrote on social media, “The love I have for my boys is infinite.”

Source: www.eonline.com