The cause of death for University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey has finally been announced.
Gracey, 20, went to visit his friends in Spain earlier this month for spring break. He was last seen around 3 a.m. at Shoko Nightclub. Two days later, his body was recovered from the water at Somorrostro Beach.
Last week, Fox News reported that authorities wouldn't rule out the possibility that Gracey was drugged while in Spain.
“Investigators believe Gracey walked toward the water on his own and fell in while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both, according to the source, but they’re not certain enough to close the case yet with autopsy and toxicology results pending,” the report from Fox News Digital stated. "The source also shed new light on the arrest of a man who had Gracey’s phone. The subject was previously known to authorities and has a history of prior thefts. However, according to the source, he is not believed to have taken it from Gracey directly."
On March 25, Gracey's death was ruled accidental. According to the autopsy report, his body sustained bruises that are "consistent with repeatedly striking rocks for hours."
Now that an autopsy report has been conducted, the authorities have confirmed they won't pursue any criminal charges.
The Gracey family has already issued a devastating statement on Jimmy's death.
“Jimmy was a deeply loved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, and our family is struggling to come to terms with this unimaginable loss,” the family said in a statement.
Our thoughts remain with the Gracey family during this time.
