Missing University of Alabama student James Gracey's frat brother recalls last moments before disappearance in Barcelona

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Missing University of Alabama student James Gracey's frat brother recalls last moments before disappearance in Barcelona
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Fox News correspondent Garrett Tenney has the latest on the search for James 'Jimmy' Gracey on 'America Reports.'

Gracey, who goes by Jimmy, had been hanging out with a group of friends during his spring break trip to Spain when he was separated from his pals inside the world-renowned Shocko club on Tuesday morning.

“Unfortunately, he was separated from the rest of the group later into the night, and that was the last time we’ve heard from him,” Cavin McLayUniversity of Alabama student James Gracey was reported missing after last being seen at a Barcelona nightclub on March 17, 2026.Gracey and McLay are both part of the Theta Chi fraternity at the University of Alabama, where the pair met as freshmen and rushed together,Gracey, an Elmhurst, Illinois, native who is studying accounting, was reported missing after he failed to return to the Airbnb where he had been staying.Children of Iran's regime leaders are educating America's students at colleges from New York to Los Angelesleaving the hip nightclub with an unidentified person at around 3 a.m. Tuesday, a reporter for the Spanish newspaper El Periódico McLay described his missing “brother” as a “great person, a man of upstanding character. One of those people that’s there for anyone when they ever need it,” he told WVTM. In October, Gracey was elected to serve as the chaplain of the fraternity’s executive board, saying he was looking forward to “leading with integrity, promoting a values-based culture and supporting the personal and spiritual growth of the chapter,” according to his LinkedIn.“He serves as a mentor for our younger guys and guides our brothers on their journey with their faith,” McLay told the outlet. “And he also serves as one of our philanthropy chairmen and devotes his time to giving back to others.” Since his disappearance, the group of friends has come together with Gracey’s family, helping in the search for the college student. “They’re out on the beach right now handing out flyers just getting as many eyes as we possibly can looking out for him,” McLay said.Gracey, an Elmhurst, Illinois, native studying accounting at the University of Alabama, was reported missing after he failed to return to the Airbnb where he had been staying.Gracey had been hanging out with a group of friends during his spring break trip to the Spanish city when he was separated from his pals inside the world-renowned Shocko club.“It’s tough. We’re doing everything we can to keep our heads up and remain hopeful that we find him safe, but it’s a tough time. And, you know, we’re scared,” McLay said. “His dad landed here this morning. We’ve been working closely with local authorities and Sen. Britt’s office, the State Department, US embassy here in Barcelona.” Catalonia police have opened an investigation into Gracey’s disappearance, revealing his phone was recovered by officials.Children of Iran's regime leaders are educating America's students at colleges from New York to Los AngelesTrump threatens to 'massively blow up' Iran gas field if they launch another retaliatory attack over Israel's strikeAfroman’s outlandish ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ music video trial – All the bizarre details University of Alabama student James Gracey was reported missing after last being seen at a Barcelona nightclub on March 17, 2026.Gracey, an Elmhurst, Illinois, native studying accounting at the University of Alabama, was reported missing after he failed to return to the Airbnb where he had been staying.Gracey had been hanging out with a group of friends during his spring break trip to the Spanish city when he was separated from his pals inside the world-renowned Shocko club. Stream It Or Skip It: 'Imperfect Women' On Apple TV, Where A Murder Unearths Secrets Among A Group Of Longtime Friends

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