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Alabama student reportedly fell to his death in Barcelona waters by accident

Autopsy reveals James ‘Jimmy’ Gracey’s injuries consistent with repeatedly hitting breakwater’s rocks, Spanish media report

Alabama student reportedly fell to his death in Barcelona waters by accident

TL;DR

  • James “Jimmy” Gracey, a University of Alabama student, was found dead in Barcelona.
  • Surveillance cameras reportedly captured him falling into the sea accidentally.
  • An autopsy revealed injuries consistent with repeatedly striking breakwater rocks.
  • Police have stated that all signs point to the death being inadvertent.
  • Gracey was last seen outside the Shoko nightclub and went missing while vacationing with friends.
  • His body was recovered from the sea off a beach near the nightclub.
  • Preliminary autopsy reports rule out foul play and support the accidental fall hypothesis.
  • Toxicology test results are pending.
  • Gracey's wallet and some clothes were found, and his cellphone was reportedly found in possession of a thief, though this was not linked to his death.