Died in custody
Robert Cosby Jr.
Robert Cosby Jr., 23, was the son of Mary Cosby. His family described him as beloved, and his parents said he was a cherished son. According to reporting, he had been released from the Salt Lake County Metro Jail a few weeks before he died on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City police said they responded to a medical emergency and a possible overdose, and the cause of death is pending the medical examiner's findings, which police said could take four to six weeks.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Salt Lake City Police Department said the death followed a possible overdose and that the medical examiner's cause ruling is pending.
Reported by: Salt Lake City Police Department.