Mary Cosby exclusive: 911 audio reveals harrowing details of mary cosby’s son Robert Jr.’s death
mary cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., was unconscious when officers responded to a 911 call that preceded his death. Police and emergency dispatch audio and statements outline a response that began with a 6: 14 p. m. call and ended in a death investigation.
911 audio and dispatch details
Dispatch audio obtained exclusively includes the caller and dispatcher exchange that described the patient as a "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. " The dispatch time tied to the initial response was 6: 14 p. m., authorities confirmed.
Police response and timeline
A Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson said officers found Robert Cosby Jr. dead on Monday after they "responded to an overdose call that turned into a death investigation. " Police records note the call was treated as a "full arrest/medical emergency" for a 23-year-old male, and fire and paramedics were dispatched to the scene. One timeline entry in context is stamped "11: 20 AM PT" in relation to a parental statement that followed the discovery.
Mary Cosby family joint statement
Mary Cosby and her husband, Robert Sr., issued a joint statement on Monday that reads: "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 Mary did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Reactions from colleagues and social media
Bravo executive Andy Cohen mourned the loss in a social media statement 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. " An initial outside report named the death publicly before the family statement was released.
Marriage, divorce and reality TV storylines
Robert’s death followed recent public turmoil in his personal life. His estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce after three years of marriage; one account places that filing about four months before his death, while another account describes it as only a couple months prior. The former couple reportedly wed in a Utah courthouse in August 2022, a secret marriage that played out in front of cameras during Season 4 of the reality show in which Mary has appeared. The couple’s alleged drug use later became a storyline in Season 6, which was filmed in early 2025.
Rehab, relapse and legal issues
On camera, Robert described his recovery struggles after a 30-day rehab stint, telling his mother he was "at a standstill" and that, "I’m not in that dark place, but, like, it’s still there, if that makes sense, " explaining he was struggling without the ritual. His relapse was revealed later in the season after an arrest in November for allegedly violating a restraining order placed by Smokoff’s family. Mary said in an 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. "
Earlier legal troubles outlined in records include a September arrest in Utah for alleged crimes including trespassing and assault, and a prior DUI arrest in 2022 when officers said he did not have a license and disobeyed traffic laws. He pleaded guilty to the DUI and was released from prison in February.
Emergency dispatch audio, the Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson’s statement that the response became a death investigation, the 6: 14 p. m. call time, the family statement and the sequence of on-camera recovery and legal incidents form the public record of events surrounding Robert Cosby Jr. ’s death.
Closing — The circumstances surrounding Robert Cosby Jr. ’s death remain under investigation, with authorities treating the matter as a death investigation following a medical emergency response for a 23-year-old male.
