Spanish police say US college student's death was an accident
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Key Points:
- James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Illinois, was found dead off a beach in Barcelona after going missing during a break, with police indicating his death was likely accidental.
- Gracey was last seen outside the Shoko nightclub around 3 a.m. on Tuesday and did not return to his rented room; his phone was later recovered by police.
- Catalonia’s regional police confirmed that all signs point to an accidental death, with an autopsy pending, while Gracey’s family requested prayers and privacy during their grieving.
- Barcelona, a popular and generally safe tourist destination known for its Mediterranean beaches and nightlife, attracts many young visitors, including Gracey.
- The University of
