Mary Cosby’s Son Robert Cosby Jr. Found Dead; 911 Audio Captures Rescue Effort
Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., 23, was found dead on Monday after officers answered an overdose call, and exclusive 911 audio captures dispatchers saying he was "not conscious, not breathing" and that "one dose of Narcan has been given. " The recordings and police response have become central details as investigators treat the death as a death investigation.
911 audio: dispatcher says patient unresponsive, Narcan given
The 911 dispatcher can be heard identifying a "23-year-old male, not conscious, not breathing" and noting that "one dose of Narcan has been given. " The dispatcher also told responders, "Police have been called. Three units in route. " Those lines appear on the audio made public after the call.
Police response and timeline — call logged at 6: 14 p. m. ET
Authorities confirmed officers were dispatched to the scene at 6: 14 p. m. ET. Fire and paramedics were also sent to what responders described as a full arrest/medical emergency for a 23-year-old male; police later said the overdose call "turned into a death investigation" after officers found Robert Jr. dead on Monday.
Family statement and public reaction
Mary Cosby and her husband, Robert Sr., issued a joint statement Monday: "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. " Mary’s representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Public figures commented as well: Andy Cohen wrote in an Instagram Threads statement 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. "
Recent family turmoil: divorce filing and reality-show storylines
Robert Jr. ’s death comes four months after his estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce following three years of marriage. The couple reportedly married in an August 2022 ceremony at a Utah courthouse, a short marriage that played out as a secret on Season 4 of the reality show. Producers later included Robert and Smokoff’s alleged drug use as a storyline during Season 6, which was filmed in early 2025.
Recovery, arrests and legal troubles documented on camera
On camera, Robert told his mother he was "at a standstill" in his recovery after completing a 30-day rehab stint, saying, "I'm not in that dark place, but, like, it's still there, if that makes sense. " The season later revealed a relapse and an arrest in November for allegedly violating a restraining order placed by Smokoff’s family. Mary said on camera, "[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. " Separate legal incidents logged earlier include an arrest in September for alleged trespassing and assault and a 2022 DUI arrest in which police said he did not have a license and disobeyed traffic laws; he pleaded guilty to that DUI and was released from prison in February.
Investigation ongoing and next steps unclear
Salt Lake City investigators have classified the matter as a death investigation following the overdose call and the on-scene findings. What investigators will do next is unclear in the provided context.
