James Gracey, an American college student who vanished on a spring break trip to Barcelona: Found Dead
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The search for a missing University of Alabama junior who vanished while on a spring break trip in Barcelona ended Thursday afternoon when the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was believed to have been found.
Efforts are underway to identify the body, although all indications point to it being the missing student, sources close to the investigation told Spanish news outlet Elperiodico.com.
Gracey’s family released a new statement Thursday afternoon:
“We are so grateful for the kindness and concern that has been shown for our family during this incredibly difficult time. We have made the decision to pause media interviews at this time to focus on being together and caring for one another. Thank you for respecting our privacy and holding our family in your thoughts and prayers.”
Catalan police launched a search at sea earlier this morning for Gracey, deploying the Aquatic and Underwater Units, as well as the Drone Unit. .
Police sources told Spanish news outlet Elperiodico.com that a search was launched in the water near Shoko, a club in Villa Olimpica on Barceloneta Beach, where Gracey was last seen.
Catalan police told the newspaper they have deployed the Aquatic and Underwater Units, as well as the Drone Unit.
Catalan police told the newspaper they have deployed the Aquatic and Underwater Units, as well as the Drone Unit.
Despite published reports, his aunt, Allison Gracey, earlier today said the family had not been told police suspect foul play. Allison Gracey is acting as the family’s spokeswoman.
Maritime and aquatic were seen investigating specifically the perimeter where the wallet was found on Wednesday morning, the television station reported.
“We’ve heard reports of the wallet but unfortunately cannot confirm,” Allison Gracey said Thursday morning.
Gracey’s father, Taras, is in Spain. His mother, Therese, remains in the U.S. for now.
“It’s devastating,” Allison Gracey said of the ordeal.
