Mary Cosby’s Son Robert Cosby Jr. Found Dead After Overdose Call, 23-Year-Old Unconscious
mary cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., was found dead after officers responded to an emergency call in Salt Lake City that shifted from a potential overdose to a death investigation. The development matters now because emergency dispatch audio and law enforcement actions provide a detailed chronology of the response and the immediate medical interventions.
Dispatcher audio and Salt Lake City Police Department timeline
Dispatchers logged the emergency as a “23-year-old male, not conscious, not breathing, ” and said one dose of Narcan had been given before officers arrived. The dispatcher also noted, “Police have been called. Three units in route. ” Fire and paramedics were dispatched alongside police after the call, which was described by responders as a full arrest/medical emergency.
The Salt Lake City Police Department said officers responded to the scene at 6: 14 p. m. on Monday and found Robert Jr. dead; the initial overdose call was turned into a death investigation when they arrived. The cause of death is unclear at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.
Mary Cosby and family statement
Mary Cosby and her husband, Robert Sr., released a joint statement on 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 requests for comment. Bravo executive Andy Cohen publicly mourned the loss in an Instagram Threads message on 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. ” TMZ was the first outlet to report the death.
Marriage, divorce filings and reality-show coverage
Robert Jr. had been married to Alexiana Smokoff; the couple reportedly wed in a Utah courthouse in August 2022, and that secret marriage played out on Season 4 of the reality series. Their relationship and alleged substance use also became a storyline in Season 6, which was filmed in early 2025.
Their estrangement culminated in Smokoff filing for divorce after three years of marriage. One account placed that filing four months before Robert Jr. ’s death; another described it as occurring only a couple of months earlier—unclear in the provided context which is accurate.
Recovery attempts, relapse and on-camera confessions
On camera, Robert Jr. spoke with his mother about recovery challenges 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, ” and describing himself as “at a standstill. ” The series later showed a relapse, which coincided with an arrest in November for an alleged violation of a restraining order placed by Smokoff’s family.
Mary Cosby said at the time that Smokoff’s family had filed the restraining order and that Robert Jr. had returned, believing she wanted him to “come back and save her, ” calling that belief “delusional. ”
Legal history: DUI, arrests and prison release
Robert Jr. faced several legal issues in recent years. He was arrested in September on allegations that included trespassing and assault. He had previously been arrested for a DUI in 2022; police said he did not have a license and disobeyed traffic laws. He pleaded guilty to the DUI and was released from prison in February.
What makes this notable is the confluence of public struggles captured on reality television, court records and an emergency response timeline that together frame both the personal and procedural elements now central to the ongoing investigation.
