Barcelona police are searching for James Paul Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student who went missing after visiting a nightclub near Barceloneta Beach. Authorities have deployed boats, divers, and drones in the investigation, and a body was found nearby, though its identity remains unconfirmed. Gracey’s family is receiving support from the U.S. State Department, and local authorities continue to review evidence, urging anyone with information to come forward.
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University of Alabama Student James Paul Gracey Reported Missing After Night Out at Barcelona Beachfront Nightclub
By News Masher on March 18, 2026
James Paul Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, has been reported missing in Barcelona after last being seen at a beachfront nightclub near Barceloneta Beach. Authorities and his family, who have recovered his phone but remain deeply concerned, are investigating the unusual circumstances surrounding his disappearance and have appealed to the public for information. The University of Alabama, Gracey’s former high school, and the U.S. State Department have expressed support and offered assistance as the search continues.

