“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 keeping with a brand new report, Utah cops 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 Demise
TMZ obtained a duplicate 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 Could 2024.
The paperwork claims Robert turned irate together with his ex-wife after she allegedly flushed his medicine down the bathroom. The report says that Robert allegedly “grabbed her by the throat together with his hand and strangled her.”
Alexiana additionally claimed Robert spat on her through 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 happened at Mary’s Salt Lake Metropolis residence, and per the doc, police interviewed Mary on January 9, 2026.
Mary reportedly informed police that whereas she knew her son and his then-wife had verbal arguments, she was unaware of any bodily disputes.
Mary allegedly informed police that she raised her son to maintain his palms to himself and in addition 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 in keeping with the police report, he claimed he had informed Mary about his alleged bodily abuse.
He additionally reportedly informed 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 keeping with 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 couple of potential overdose.
“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been referred to as residence 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 to your prayers and belief within the Lord to hold us by way 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 every thing. Xanax and cocaine. 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 extreme particulars.
“I don’t imagine 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 sit down there and obtain it and settle for it and hope that I may also 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 effectively, however she’s any individual who’s all the time been type 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 assist her,” Richards stated, per The Blast. “I’m so grateful that I had the chance to be there and assist 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” also shared a statement, 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 state of affairs.”
