American Student Missing In Spain Is Nephew Of CNN Producer David Gracey
By Greg Evans
Published on March 19, 2026.
James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old junior at the University of Alabama, is missing while on spring break in Spain. He was last seen by a friend outside Barcelona's Shoko club early Tuesday morning. Gracey was visiting friends who are studying abroad and had become separated from the group. His wallet was found floating in the sea near Barcelona’s Somorrostro Beach. His phone was stolen and Catalan police are investigating. CNN has confirmed that Gracey is the nephew of CNN senior producer David Gracey. His aunt, Beth Marren O'Reilly, has cautioned against believing "false information" on various media outlets.
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