A preliminary autopsy indicates 20-year-old University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey died from accidental drowning in Barcelona’s Port Olímpic during spring break.
Gracey, from Elmhurst, Illinois, was last seen early Tuesday morning at the Shoko nightclub. Security footage shows him walking alone onto a dock and falling into the Mediterranean Sea.
His body was recovered Friday near the club. Authorities report no signs of foul play; injuries are consistent with impact against breakwater rocks during strong swells.
Gracey’s wallet-intact with cash, cards, and ID-was found floating nearby, further supporting the accidental death theory. A suspect briefly held for possessing his phone had no connection to him and was charged only with illegal possession.
Catalan police continue their investigation, but accidental drowning remains the primary conclusion pending final autopsy results.