“Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis” star Mary Cosby was reportedly interviewed by police about her son, Robert Cosby Jr.’s, alleged bodily abuse weeks earlier than his sudden demise. In response to a brand new report, Utah law enforcement officials allegedly spoke with Mary after Robert’s ex-wife, Alexiana, claimed Robert choked and spat on her throughout a home dispute in 2024.
Mary Cosby’s Son Accused Of Bodily Abuse Weeks Earlier than His Sudden Loss of life
TMZ obtained a replica of a Salt Lake Metropolis Police Division report filed by Robert’s ex-wife in November 2025. On the time, Robert was behind bars, however the report says that Alexiana wished to doc an alleged dispute from Might 2024.
The paperwork claims Robert grew to become irate along with his ex-wife after she allegedly flushed his medicine down the bathroom. The report says that Robert allegedly “grabbed her by the throat along with his hand and strangled her.”
Alexiana additionally claimed Robert spat on her throughout the alleged dispute; nonetheless, she stated she couldn’t keep in mind the specifics of the altercation as a result of she misplaced consciousness.
Mary Cosby Interviewed By Police Concerning Her Son’s Alleged Bodily Abuse
Robert’s ex-wife claimed the incident occurred at Mary’s Salt Lake Metropolis dwelling, and per the doc, police interviewed Mary on January 9, 2026.
Mary reportedly advised police that whereas she knew her son and his then-wife had verbal arguments, she was unaware of any bodily disputes.
Mary allegedly advised police that she raised her son to maintain his fingers to himself and likewise denied seeing any bodily accidents to both of them.
Utah police additionally spoke with Robert whereas he was behind bars earlier than his demise, and based on the police report, he claimed he had advised Mary about his alleged bodily abuse.
He additionally reportedly advised police that he believed he was in a “psychosis” and was “appearing erratic and irrational.”
Mary Cosby’s Son, Robert, Died In February 2026
In response to a earlier report from The Blast, Mary’s son, Robert, died in February 2026. He was 23.
A police report stated Robert was discovered lifeless at a Utah residence after a name a few potential overdose.
“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been referred to as dwelling to the Lord,” Mary stated about his demise. “Although our hearts ache, we take consolation in God’s promise and in realizing he’s lastly at peace. We’re grateful on your prayers and belief within the Lord to hold us by means of this time of sorrow.”
Mary spoke with Robert about his drug use in earlier episodes of the “Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis.”
Throughout one emotional dialog, Robert admitted to taking Xanax and different medicine to assist “chill me out.”
“Then, I began doing Xanax with Acid, after which Molly with Xanax. I actually like Xanax so I combine it with the whole lot. Xanax and cocaine. You realize the common 30mg Oxys? I seen … this was, like, a turning level for me. I used to be taking 10 without delay, and I couldn’t even really feel it,” he stated.
Following the dialog, Mary was praised by Bravo figureheads, together with Andy Cohen, for her dealing with of the extraordinary particulars.
“I don’t consider in judging individuals. I’m simply not a judger. I don’t like judging individuals, and I don’t love to do it. … If he’s opening up sufficient to inform me one thing this significant, then why would I decide? I’ve no alternative however to take a seat there and obtain it and settle for it and hope that I will help him,” she stated.
‘Actual Housewives’ Attend Robert’s Funeral
Mary stepped away from filming the Bravo sequence for a number of weeks following Robert’s demise. Whereas his funeral was not filmed for the present, a number of “Actual Housewives” stars attended, together with Cynthia Bailey, Shereé Whitfield, and “Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” OG Kyle Richards.
“I don’t know her properly, however she’s anyone who’s at all times been sort when I’ve met her, and as a mom and a fellow Housewife, I simply felt I wanted to be there and present up and help her,” Richards stated, per The Blast. “I’m so grateful that I had the chance to be there and help her and expertise one thing like that. Like I stated, I’ll always remember that day ever in my life.”
Salt Lake Metropolis Alum Speaks Out, Sends Condolences To Mary Cosby
Brooks Marks from “RHOSLC” and “Subsequent Gen: NYC” additionally shared a press release, revealing he was deeply saddened by the information.
“My coronary heart goes out to the Cosby household,” Marks stated. “He actually was such an unimaginable particular person. It’s actually a devastating, devastating scenario.”
