University of Alabama Student, 20, Found Dead Days After Disappearing in Barcelona

A University of Alabama student has been found dead days after disappearing in Barcelona, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search.

James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, was last seen after a night out near a nightclub. His final movements remain unclear, with reports placing him near the shoreline before he vanished.

Authorities later recovered his body from the water. However, questions remain after personal items—including his phone—were found under unusual circumstances.

Investigators are still reviewing footage and evidence to understand what happened in his final hours.

Back home, his family is left grieving an unimaginable loss.

What began as a spring break trip has ended in tragedy—and unanswered questions.