The family of a college student from Illinois whose body was found on a beach in Spain during a spring break trip has released a statement. The family of James “Jimmy” Gracey confirmed that the body of the 20-year-old from the western Chicago suburb of Elmhurst was recovered in Barcelona Thursday.

A University of Alabama student vanished while on spring break in Barcelona, Spain, prompting an investigation, according to his family. James “Jimmy” Gracey’s family said he was last seen at around 3:00 a.

A spring break getaway in Barcelona ended in heartbreak after authorities recovered the body of a missing American college student

James Paul “Jimmy" Gracey, 20, was visiting friends in Barcelona while on spring break.

University of Alabama college student, 20-year-old James Gracey of Elmhurst, went missing in Barcelona, Spain during a spring break trip, family said.

The family of Jimmy Gracey, 20, said they are "so grateful for the kindness and concern that has been shown ... during this incredibly difficult time."

James Paul “Jimmy" Gracey, 20, was visiting friends in Barcelona while on spring break.

Donation Options Search Search Search James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, disappeared from the Shoko nightclub around 3 a.m. Provided Share An Elmhurst family is seeking help finding their son, who disappeared Tuesday in Barcelona,