Body of missing Illinois student found in waters off beach of Barcelona

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 19, 2026 at 10:54 PM

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James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Illinois, was found dead in the waters off a Barcelona beach on Thursday. Police divers recovered his body near the Shoko nightclub, where he was last seen with friends early Tuesday morning during a spring break visit. Gracey had separated from his friends around 3 am and never returned to his accommodation. Catalan police are investigating the cause of death. Gracey's family was notified after police recovered his phone. The University of Alabama expressed its condolences and offered support to the family.

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Barcelona

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