Exclusive | 911 audio reveals harrowing details of Mary Cosby’s son Robert Jr.’s death
mary cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., was found unconscious before his death, and newly obtained 911 audio captures dispatchers detailing the scene. Officials say officers responded to what began as a possible overdose and that emergency crews administered life-saving measures before Robert was later found dead on Monday.
911 audio and dispatch
Dispatch audio obtained exclusively captures the dispatcher saying, “23-year-old male, not conscious, not breathing. One dose of Narcan has been given. ” The dispatcher added, “Police have been called. Three units in route. ” That audio frames the first public details of the emergency response.
Police response and timeline
A Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson said Robert was found dead on Monday after officers “responded to an overdose call that turned into a death investigation. ” Authorities confirmed they responded to the call at 6: 14 p. m. One account noted that officers responded Monday night to a call described as a “full arrest/medical emergency” for a 23-year-old male, and that fire and paramedics were dispatched to the scene. The cause of death is unclear.
Mary Cosby statement and reaction
mary cosby and her husband, Robert Sr., released a joint statement Monday, writing, “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. ” A representative for the family did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Andy Cohen mourned the loss Wednesday: “Devastatingly sad news out of SLC, ” he wrote. “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. ”
Family, marriage and divorce
Robert’s death follows reporting that his estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, had filed for divorce after three years of marriage. One account said the filing came four months earlier, while another said it was only a couple months earlier. The former couple reportedly got married in a Utah courthouse in August 2022, and that secret marriage played out in front of cameras for Season 4 of the show in which the family has appeared.
On-screen struggles and legal issues
On-screen storylines documented Robert and Smokoff’s alleged drug use and his recovery struggles. In one emotional moment Robert told his mother he was “at a standstill” in his recovery after completing a 30-day rehab stint. He said, “I’m not in that dark place, but, like, it’s still there, if that makes sense, ” describing ongoing difficulty without the ritual of treatment. His relapse was revealed later that season after he was arrested in November for allegedly violating a restraining order put in place by Smokoff’s family. Mary said in the episode, “ [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. ”
Separately, Robert had been arrested in Utah back in September on alleged crimes that included trespassing and assault. He was previously arrested for DUI in 2022; police at the time said he didn't have a license and disobeyed traffic laws. He pleaded guilty to the DUI and was released from prison in February.
On-screen seasons and timing
The couple’s relationship and alleged substance issues were woven into the program’s storylines across seasons. Their marriage was shown in Season 4, and Robert and Smokoff’s alleged drug use was also part of Season 6, which was filmed in early 2025.
The newly released emergency audio and official statements outline the immediate moments before responders arrived and the family’s subsequent public grief. The investigation into Robert Cosby Jr. ’s death remains described by authorities as a death investigation stemming from an overdose call.
