Body of University of Alabama student James Gracey found in Barcelona waters after going missing during spring break trip
The body of James 'Jimmy' Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, was found Thursday evening in Mediterranean waters off Barcelona by police divers. Gracey had gone missing early Tuesday morning around 3 a.m. after leaving the Shoko nightclub during a spring break trip to visit friends. Police had previously found his wallet floating in the sea and his phone after he disappeared, and the investigation into his death continues.
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“American student James Gracey is found dead in Barcelona after a spring break night out. Here's what we know - CNN”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Body recovered in search for University of Alabama student James Gracey missing in Barcelona: reports”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say” · PBS NewsHour, AP News
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ABCABC News Spanish police find body of missing University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey 176d ago 6 tracked claims across 5 outlets
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Gracey's body was discovered in the water at a depth of about 4 meters near Port Olímpic.
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