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SUN · 2026-03-22 · 23:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0323-29637
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Authorities share update on circumstances around missing college student Jimmy Gracey's death

A preliminary autopsy report indicates that the death of University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey, who went missing during a spring break trip to Barcelona, Spain, was likely an accidental drowning. The 20-year-old's body was found in the Mediterranean Sea after a search was launched following his disappearance early last Tuesday.

Solly BoussidanFox News - WorldFiled 2026-03-22 · 23:13 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Authorities share update on circumstances around missing college student Jimmy Gracey's death
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A preliminary autopsy report indicates that the death of University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey, who went missing during a spring break trip to Barcelona, Spain, was likely an accidental drowning. The 20-year-old's body was found in the Mediterranean Sea after a search was launched following his disappearance early last Tuesday. Spanish police found no signs of foul play, and injuries were consistent with hitting breakwater rocks. Gracey had last been seen at a nightclub in the Port Olímpic district. Police recovered Gracey's phone from an individual known to them, but determined that this person had no contact with Gracey and charged him with illegal possession of stolen property. Final autopsy results are expected soon.

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The individual with Gracey's phone was charged with illegal possession.

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Gracey's phone was found on an individual known to local authorities.

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Gracey's body was found floating in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Police found no signs of foul play in Gracey's death.

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Preliminary autopsy points to accidental death by drowning for Jimmy Gracey.

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Spain Preliminary report of autopsy points to accidental death by drowning and injuries consistent with hitting breakwater rocks NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An autopsy of the body of a 20-year-old University of Alabama student who disappeared last week while on spring break in Barcelona shows he likely died from an accidental drowning, according to a preliminary report filed by local police. The body of James "Jimmy" Gracey, whose disappearance in the wee hours last Tuesday set off a frantic search, by Catalan Police forces, was found floating in the Mediterranean Sea days later. The report police filed with a local judge found no signs of foul play, but final results will be available on Thursday, according to Spanish newspaper El Periódico.The Elmhurst, Ill., native had been out with friends at a world-famous nightclub at the city’s Port Olímpic district, which flanks a promenade on sea.A police spokesman told Fox News that Gracey’s phone had been found on an individual known to local authorities for past charges. The individual was ultimately determined to not have come into contact with Gracey and instead was charged with "illegal possession of another person’s belonging."
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