Mary Cosby’s Son Robert Cosby Jr. Dead at 23; 911 Audio Details Overdose Response
mary cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., has died. The 23-year-old was found dead Monday in Salt Lake City after officers responded to a medical call that turned into a death investigation.
Call for a “full arrest/medical emergency” in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City police responded Monday night to a call described in dispatch records as a "full arrest/medical emergency" for a 23-year-old male; fire and paramedics were dispatched. Authorities confirmed they arrived after a 911 call and that the situation became a death investigation upon arrival.
911 audio: “not conscious, not breathing” and Narcan given
Dispatcher audio released in the wake of the case records the call-taker saying, "23-year-old male, not conscious, not breathing. One dose of Narcan has been given. " The dispatcher also says, "Police have been called. Three units in route. " Officials confirmed responders were on the scene at 6: 14 p. m.
Mary Cosby statement and family reaction
Mary Cosby and her husband, Robert Sr., released a joint statement saying, "Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow. " Their representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Public profile, marriage and struggles on screen
Robert appeared on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City across multiple seasons. Cameras captured a reveal in Season 4 when Mary learned he had secretly married Alexiana Smokoff in a Utah courthouse in August 2022. The couple’s alleged drug problems were featured in the show; that storyline resurfaced in Season 6, which was filmed in early 2025.
Legal troubles, rehab and relapses
The context of Robert’s struggles included several run-ins with the law. He was arrested in Utah in September on allegations that included trespassing and assault. He was previously arrested for DUI in 2022; police said he did not have a license and disobeyed traffic laws, and he later pleaded guilty. He was released from prison in February. A later arrest in November alleged he violated a restraining order filed by Alexiana Smokoff’s family; that arrest was shown on the series as part of a relapse storyline.
On camera, Robert had described his recovery after a 30-day rehab stint, telling his mother he was "at a standstill" and that while he was not "in that dark place, " the struggle remained. Mary said of the restraining order moment, "[Her family] filed a restraining order against him, and he went back anyway, thinking that she want[ed] him to come back and save her... I don’t know where he’s getting that from … delusional. "
Public reactions and next steps in the inquiry
Bravo executive Andy Cohen wrote on Instagram Threads Wednesday, "Devastatingly sad news out of SLC. This is every parent’s worst nightmare. My heart is broken for Mary, and I am sending all my love to her and Robert Sr. " The death was first publicly TMZ.
The Salt Lake City Police Department has classified the response as a death investigation. Further details about the cause of death or any pending procedures are unclear in the provided context.
