SHOCK: Jimmy Gracey’s family finds their son’s necklace, and surprisingly, it matches blood stains found on a witness

FIRST ON FOX: Spanish authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that Jimmy Gracey’s signature gold chain and rhinestone cross have not been found as part of the investigation into the 20-year-old’s death.

Carles Valles, a spokesperson for the Mossos d’Esquadra, the regional Catalan police, confirmed that the necklace has not been found.

Only a day after the 20-year-old University of Alabama junior’s body was found in the water near Port Olimpic, a marina on the Mediterranean Sea just a few hundred feet from where he and friends had been partying at the famed Shoko nightclub, police concluded that Gracey’s death was accidental.

Jimmy Gracey is pictured in an undated photo wearing a Crimson Tide football jersey. The University of Alabama junior was reported missing from a trip to Barcelona on March 17. (Gracey family)

During a two-day search from March 17 to March 19, police located Gracey’s phone in the possession of a person who was wanted in connection with a separate crime. His wallet, containing money, credit cards and identification, was found floating in the water.

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Results of an autopsy and toxicology report have not been released.

Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.

“Spanish authorities have ruled his death accidental. Surveillance footage reportedly shows him walking alone toward the water. The autopsy points to drowning. And the man arrested with Jimmy’s phone is believed to have simply found it on the street,” Pack told Fox News Digital. “Spanish investigators cleared him of involvement and charged him with illegal possession of stolen property. That explanation seems plausible with the right context — like if the trauma was postmortem.”

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Mourners attend a vigil for Jimmy Gracey held at the Theta Chi fraternity at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Gracey died while on spring break in Barcelona, Spain. (Dana Mixer for Fox News Digital)

“What lingers are a few details that haven’t been fully explained publicly,” he said. “Some reports have raised questions about certain forensic language in the preliminary autopsy findings. His wallet came back intact: cash, cards, ID all there … which Spanish police say supports the conclusion he wasn’t targeted.”

“His gold chain, which he’s wearing in the last known photo of him alive, has not been recovered. That may mean nothing. Breakwaters are unforgiving and currents are strong,” he continued. “But families don’t get to grieve cleanly when questions are still lingering. Hopefully, Spanish authorities have already sat down with the Graceys privately and walked them through every detail.”

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General view of Shoko nightclub near the Port Olimpic marina in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (James Breeden for Fox News Digital)

“A family that raised a young man like Jimmy clearly knows something about faith and grace,” he said. “I’m praying they find both in the days ahead.”

Gracey was laid to rest in his hometown of Elmhurst, Ill. on Tuesday.

Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

Background

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Gracey

We are heartbroken to share the sudden and tragic loss of Jimmy Gracey, a beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend.

Jimmy was a light, vibrant, kind, and full of life person. He showed up for people, always making others feel seen and valued. He loved his family deeply, was a loyal friend and teammate, and was admired for his faith, love of Jesus and the way he carried himself.

His parents would like to offer some insight into who Jimmy really was. A shining example of his character was reflected during a hockey game when Jimmy was about 10 years old. He liked hockey. He LOVED competition. And he REALLY LOVED winning. At that age, he had a rocket of a shot. He was in a tight game. He had the puck. He wound up and let it fly. No one ever stopped his shots…except this time. Instead of getting angry and slamming his stick on the ice, he skated over to the opposing goalie and gave him a fist bump. An “atta boy” for stopping a missile. The ultimate sign of hockey respect. Jimmy knew he was beaten and respected the heck out of the other goalie for doing it…at ten years old when a temper tantrum still would have been accepted. Then, he went home and practiced his shot.

His passing has left a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. The outpouring of support during the search for Jimmy was a testament to the impact he had on so many lives. Now, as that search ends and the grieving begins, we want to surround his family with that same love and support.

As his mother tries to make sense of this unimaginable loss, she remembers the power of Jimmy’s hug: He had the longest arms. So much longer than normal. She had to buy him custom suits because he had arms like a gorilla. When he used those arms to hug you, he pulled you into his soul. The only thing that brings her peace is to think that in that final moment, God Himself knew he needed a Jimmy hug. God needed to feel his love so he took him from us.

We created this page to help ease the burden during this unimaginable time. We humbly ask that, as you consider a gift, you first offer a prayer for the repose of Jimmy’s soul and for the strength of his family. Your spiritual intercession is the greatest comfort we can receive as we entrust him to the infinite mercy of God. We thank you for joining your heart to ours in this act of faith. Donations will go toward funeral, memorial, and other expenses related to Jimmy’s loss. Any additional funds will support a scholarship, memorial in his name, and/or any such other charitable endeavor that will ensure his legacy continues to inspire others. For others looking to help, please consider sharing this page.

Thank you for your light and for walking with us.

He’s being remembered as a bright light- a 20 year old who loved hockey, Crimson Tide football, family and his fraternity brothers at the University.

Jimmy Gracey’s body was found a week ago.
Jimmy- a University of Alabama student- was vacationing in Barcelona, Spain during spring break.
Reports indicate Jimmy slipped and fell into the sea on the breakwater early on the morning of March 17th.

Jimmy’s parents Taras and Therese along with their children and friends have composed a beautiful entry at Everloved that describes what Jimmy was all about.

Jimmy was a young man of deep faith, his long arms perfect to give others a “Jimmy Hug”.

The entry reads like this:

“We are heartbroken to share the sudden and tragic loss of Jimmy Gracey, a beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend.

“Jimmy was a light, vibrant, kind, and full of life person. He showed up for people, always making others feel seen and valued. He loved his family deeply, was a loyal friend and teammate, and was admired for his faith, love of Jesus and the way he carried himself.

“His parents would like to offer some insight into who Jimmy really was. A shining example of his character was reflected during a hockey game when Jimmy was about 10 years old. He liked hockey. He LOVED competition. And he REALLY LOVED winning.

“At that age, he had a rocket of a shot. He was in a tight game. He had the puck. He wound up and let it fly. No one ever stopped his shots…except this time. Instead of getting angry and slamming his stick on the ice, he skated over to the opposing goalie and gave him a fist bump. An “atta boy” for stopping a missile. The ultimate sign of hockey respect. Jimmy knew he was beaten and respected the heck out of the other goalie for doing it…at ten years old when a temper tantrum still would have been accepted. Then, he went home and practiced his shot.

“His passing has left a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. The outpouring of support during the search for Jimmy was a testament to the impact he had on so many lives. Now, as that search ends and the grieving begins, we want to surround his family with that same love and support.

“As his mother tries to make sense of this unimaginable loss, she remembers the power of Jimmy’s hug: He had the longest arms. So much longer than normal. She had to buy him custom suits because he had arms like a gorilla. When he used those arms to hug you, he pulled you into his soul. The only thing that brings her peace is to think that in that final moment, God Himself knew he needed a Jimmy hug. God needed to feel his love so he took him from us.

“We created this page to help ease the burden during this unimaginable time. We humbly ask that, as you consider a gift, you first offer a prayer for the repose of Jimmy’s soul and for the strength of his family. Your spiritual intercession is the greatest comfort we can receive as we entrust him to the infinite mercy of God.

“We thank you for joining your heart to ours in this act of faith. Donations will go toward funeral, memorial, and other expenses related to Jimmy’s loss. Any additional funds will support a scholarship, memorial in his name, and/or any such other charitable endeavor that will ensure his legacy continues to inspire others. For others looking to help, please consider sharing this page.

“Thank you for your light and for walking with us.

“Roll Tide”.

As you can see, Jimmy was a special young man who is deeply missed.

I know my Facebook family will step up and let the Gracey family know we are with them.