Viewers Share Disgusted Reactions To Claims Mary Cosby’s Son Beat Ex-Wife

"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" viewers are reacting to the news that Mary Cosby's son allegedly beat his ex-wife. The Viewers Share Disgusted Reactions To Claims Mary Cosby’s Son Beat Ex-Wife first appeared on The Blast

“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” viewers are reacting to the claims that Mary Cosby‘s late son, Robert, allegedly beat his ex-wife, Alexiana Smokoff.

The news of the alleged dispute between the pair comes weeks after Mary’s son passed away after being found unresponsive.

The Blast also reported that Mary Cosby was interviewed by Utah police officers about the alleged incident in January 2026.

Mary Cosby’s Son, Robert, Allegedly Beat Ex-Wife So Hard That She Bled From Her Ear

According to a Salt Lake City Police Department report obtained by TMZ and Page Six, Robert’s ex-wife, Smokoff, claimed she was the victim of domestic abuse.

“On May 18, my husband, who I’m separated with, beat the s–t out of me,” Smokoff told a police officer. “And I think it happened because he was abusing pills, and I flushed them.”

Smokoff bravely told the police officer that Robert began “chasing her” and throwing things at her after he learned of the missing pills. She later claimed that he “locked me inside the house.”

That’s not the worst of it, according to Smokoff. She also claimed that Robert hit her “so hard my ear bled.”

Mary Cosby’s Son’s Ex-Wife Was ‘Stressed’ Over Their Relationship

Smokoff went on to say that she was unable to seek medical attention at the time because Robert “wouldn’t let [me] leave.”

She added that she was “stressed” about their relationship before saying he’d have to see him in court.

Smokoff also claimed Robert had been breaking into her home and violating her protection order against him because he had “no regard” for the law.

Mary was interviewed by the police about the reported incident in January 2026. During the interview, the reality star said she was unaware of any abuse between Robert and Smokoff, adding that she didn’t raise him to put his hands on other people.

Mary Cosby’s Son Died In February 2026 After Being Open About His Struggles With Addiction

Robert was found unresponsive after police responded to a call about a potential overdose, and later pronounced dead. He was 23.

Robert spoke openly about his struggles with addiction with his mother on an earlier episode of “RHOSLC.”

During the conversation, Robert broke down in tears while telling his mom he used drugs to add “seasoning to [my life].”

“Then, I started doing Xanax with Acid, and then Molly with Xanax. I really like Xanax so I mix it with everything. Xanax and cocaine. You know the regular 30mg Oxys? I noticed … this was, like, a turning point for me. I was taking 10 at once, and I couldn’t even feel it,” Robert added.

Mary opened up about his death with a statement on Instagram, stating that he had been “called home to the Lord.”

She added, “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.”

‘RHOSLC’ Viewers Are Sharing Their Repulsed Reactions To The Allegations

On Reddit, “RHOSLC” viewers reacted to the allegations, slamming Robert and sending encouraging messages to his ex.

“Beating a woman to the point she is bleeding from her ear is deeply disturbing and goes beyond just being an addict,” someone wrote. “This starts at home.”

Another user wrote, “I think SLC has some of the darkest stories besides OC and NJ. I have a lot of sympathy for Mary, but the fact that she stopped this girl from leaving is beyond f–ked up. It’s one thing to try to protect your son—it’s another to see a person in distress and add to their trauma.”

“I hope [Smokoff] has a lot of love and support around her,” a third Redditor commented.

Another Salt Lake City Dispute Story Has Taken Over The Headlines

Robert’s alleged interaction with Smokoff isn’t the only violent story coming out of SLC these days. According to The Blast, “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” stars Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul are being investigated by the Draper Police Department over an alleged domestic dispute that occurred in February 2026.

Amid all of this, a video showing Paul appearing to beat Mortensen during a 2023 dispute was released. Later in the clip, Paul hurls two metal chairs at Mortensen, one of which hits her minor daughter in the head.

Paul faced intense backlash over the video, prompting ABC and Disney to axe her previously filmed season of “The Bachelorette.”

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