Mary Cosbys Son in Disturbing 911 Call

Mary Cosbys Son in Disturbing 911 Call

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The release of the 911 dispatch call made prior to the death of Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City star 's son is bringing his death into sharper focus.

Robert Cosby Jr. . While an official cause of death has not been released, police initially responded to what was described as a ‘possible overdose’ before the case was later classified as a death investigation.

And in the 911 audio, obtained by the Daily Mail, his dire state becomes apparent.

In the audio, a dispatcher can be heard saying that 'a 23-year-old male' was 'not conscious' and 'not breathing.'

They added that 'one dose of Narcan' — the brand name of naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of opiates — had already been administered, apparently without any effect.

Notably, naloxone can restore breathing in a person suffering an opioid overdose, but only if it is administered quickly enough. 

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The death of Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby's son Robert Jr. is coming into sharper focus with the release of a 911 dispatch call; he's seen in his mugshot from November 9, 2025

In the audio, a dispatcher can be heard saying that 'a 23-year-old male' was 'not conscious' and 'not breathing.' Just months before her family tragedy, Cosby revealed her fears that her son would die; Cosby is pictured on Watch What Happens Live

The dispatcher went on to note that three police units had been dispatched to his location. 

Salt Lake City police told TMZ that officers responded Monday night to a call for a 'full arrest/medical emergency' involving a 23-year-old male. 

While police said they had responded to a 'possible overdose,' authorities have not released further details and haven't shared a final cause of death.

At the time the episode was filmed, Robert was being held at Salt Lake County Metro Jail following a November arrest for allegedly violating a pretrial protective order against his now ex-wife, Alexiana Smokoff (pictured on the right)

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Dolores Catania, from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, commented: 'God bless Robert.' 

Her Real Housewives of Salt Lake City costar Heather Gay simply sent her 'love.' 

In November, his wife, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce. 

Viewers of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City saw Robert appear on the Bravo series several times over the years. 

During season four, Mary Cosby addressed learning that her son had secretly married Alexiana without her knowledge. 

The wedding reportedly took place in August 2022 at a Utah courthouse.

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Robert and Alexiana's alleged struggles with substance use were also featured as part of Mary's storyline on the show.

Robert had a history of legal issues. 

Three days after his release, Robert's mom shared a photo of him, alongside the cryptic message, 'Thank you all for your prayers. Love you' (seen in 2024)

He was arrested in Utah in September on multiple alleged charges, including trespassing and assault. 

He was previously arrested in 2022 for driving under the influence, at which time police said he did not have a valid license and failed to follow traffic laws.

He later pleaded guilty to the DUI charge. 

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During part 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 6 reunion, which aired in January, Mary spoke about her son's arrest and time in jail. 

'I know he's somewhere where he's not using,' she said. 'Unfortunately he's learning the hard way, but I'm okay with it.'

Still, she said, as a mother, 'you don't wanna see your kid suffer, but I know it's good, and I'd rather him be there than dead.'

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