US EditionBody of missing student James Gracey found in sea near Barcelona, police confirm
James Gracey, 20, was found near where he disappeared after a night out; police continue investigating possible causes including foul play, Catalan officials said.
- On Thursday, Catalan police confirmed they recovered and positively identified a body in the water off Barcelona as 20-year-old University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey, found by police divers near Port Olímpic at approximately 6 p.m.
- Gracey was last seen outside Shoko nightclub in Vila Olímpica around 3 a.m. on March 17 while visiting friends for spring break and never returned to his short-term rental, alarming family when police recovered his phone.
- Maritime and aerial search teams deployed boats, divers, drones and helicopters near Port Olímpic after a wallet linked to Gracey was found floating near Somorrostro, and Shoko nightclub provided security footage to police.
- Investigators say the probe is ongoing and they are following several theories, while the University of Alabama stated "We are keeping Jimmy and his family at the forefront of our thoughts" and offered support.
- The U.S. State Department and Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin have offered assistance to Gracey's family, while Theta Chi fraternity pledged support and authorities urged anyone with information to call 224-505-3886.
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"Jimmy was a deeply loved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, and our family is struggling to come to terms with this unimaginable loss," the family said in a statement.
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