# Tragic End: Mary Cosby's Son Faced Domestic Violence Charges Just Weeks Before His Sudden Death **Imagine a life spiraling out of control—domestic violence charges looming, a possible overdose, and a mother's heartbreaking loss.** This is the stark reality for *Real Housewives of Salt Lake City* star Mary Cosby, whose son Robert Cosby Jr. passed away on Monday in Utah, leaving behind a trail of legal troubles and unanswered questions.[1][2] Robert, 23, was hit with serious felony charges on February 5: **aggravated assault** and **assault**, both tied to domestic violence stemming from an incident in May 2024.[1][2][3] According to court documents, the alleged victim—identified only by initials A.S. and referring to Robert as her "husband"—reported that he became enraged when she flushed his drugs down the toilet.[1][2] She claimed he beat her face and head, kicked her stomach, and choked her for 10 seconds, leaving her unable to breathe. Photos shown to police revealed red, swollen eyes, a lump under her left eyebrow, and a mark on her neck.[1] This came amid his prior domestic violence convictions, which could have meant an enhanced sentence, and just after his wife Alexiana Smokoff filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order.[1] Even more chilling: Mary Cosby herself was listed as a witness in the charging documents, from whom police obtained evidence.[1] Robert had been released from Salt Lake County Jail earlier that month after a plea in abeyance in related cases, including one involving sheltering a runaway juvenile that was later dismissed.[2] His death unfolded dramatically. Police responded to a call about a possible overdose near 300 E. Capitol Oaks Lane in Salt Lake City around 6:15 p.m. Monday. Dispatch audio indicated Narcan was administered, but Robert was pronounced dead at the scene.[1][2] The Utah State Medical Examiner's Office is still determining the official cause.[2] Mary shared her grief on social media: "Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord... we take comfort in God's promise and in knowing he is finally at peace."[2] This story hits hard, blending fame, addiction struggles, and family pain. It raises tough questions about support systems for young people battling these demons—especially in the spotlight.
Citations
1.https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/26/mary-cosby-son-charged-domestic-violence-before-death/
2.https://www.ksl.com/article/51453818/son-of-real-housewives-of-slc-star-dies-from-possible-overdose
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/mary-cosbys-son-robert-cosby-jr-was-facing-domestic-violence-charges-weeks-before-death/articleshow/128833783.cms
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