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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
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.