No charges brought in death of University of Alabama student in Barcelona

Spanish authorities are looking into the tragic death of a 20-year-old University of Alabama student, who went missing during a spring break trip to Barcelona. Currently, no criminal charges have been filed as they await the results of toxicology tests following a preliminary autopsy. James “Jimmy” Gracie disappeared early Tuesday after enjoying a night out […]
Toxicology plays a crucial role in the investigation of Alabama student’s death in Barcelona

Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of Jimmy Gracie, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student who was found dead while in Spain. There’s a question of whether he might have been drugged before entering the water, and officials are trying to discern if his death was accidental or criminal in nature. “They’ll […]
Drug Use Not Excluded in the Death of Alabama Student in Barcelona

Investigation into Death of University of Alabama Student in Spain Authorities are looking into the death of University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracie, who drowned in Spain. While the circumstances suggest it was an accident, there is concern he may have been under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or possibly both at the time. Gracie, […]
Death of Alabama student in Barcelona thought to be accidental, but drugging is under consideration.

The tragic death of University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracie, who went missing during spring break in Barcelona, is being treated mainly as an accident. However, investigators haven’t completely ruled out that he might have been drugged, according to sources from the police in Barcelona. Gracie’s belongings, including his wallet filled with cash, credit cards, […]
Police determine findings on University of Alabama student James Gracey’s unexpected death in Barcelona.

University of Alabama Student Found Dead in Barcelona Spanish authorities have indicated that foul play is unlikely in the tragic death of James Gracie, a University of Alabama student, whose body was retrieved in Barcelona. This news comes just a day after the incident. Mossos d’Esquadra police, responsible for the area where Gracie’s body was […]
Accidental death determined for Alabama student Jimmy Gracey in Barcelona

Spanish authorities have determined there was no foul play in the death of Jimmy Gracie, a 20-year-old junior from the University of Alabama. Gracie went missing early Tuesday during a spring break trip to Barcelona after spending time at the popular Choco nightclub by the Mediterranean. His body was found on Thursday in the marina, […]
University of Alabama student discovered deceased in Barcelona, Spain

The body of James “Jimmy” Gracie, a University of Alabama student who had been missing, was found on Thursday in Barcelona, Spain, after a search lasting several days, authorities reported. Police located Gracie’s body at Port Olympic, near the nightclub where he was seen for the last time. A spokesperson for Mossos d’Esquadra confirmed that […]
Remains found in Barcelona identified as missing American college student

Body of Missing University Student Found in Barcelona Updated: 1:08 PM – Thursday, March 19, 2026: Catalan police have identified a body recovered from Port Olympic waters as that of James Gracie, a missing University of Alabama student. Gracie, 20 years old, was last seen near a nightclub and his body was discovered by divers […]
Family of missing Alabama student James Gracey uncertain whether his cell phone was lost or taken after he disappeared from a nightclub in Barcelona

The family of James Gracie, a University of Alabama student who has gone missing, is uncertain whether his cellphone was lost or stolen after he disappeared from a nightclub in Barcelona. “We really don’t know if it was lost, stolen, or something else entirely,” said Beth O’Reilly, the 20-year-old’s aunt, mentioning that his mother had […]
University of Alabama student goes missing while on spring break in Barcelona

Missing University Student in Barcelona A 20-year-old student from the University of Alabama has been reported missing during a spring break trip to Barcelona, Spain. James “Jimmy” Gracie was last seen at around 3 a.m. local time on Tuesday at the Shoko restaurant and nightclub. His family noted that he was wearing a white shirt, […]