James Paul Gracey, an Alabama student, was last seen in Barcelona's nightclub Shôko the day before he went missing. Local police initially believed he had drank too much and planned to return to his friends soon. However, this changed when new evidence emerged suggesting foul play was involved. The investigation shifted when a new witness came forward, leading to divers and aquatic drones being used. Gracey's body was recovered around 6 p.m. local time with bruising, which police attribute to harsh waves. The cause of death and manner of death are determined by the injury, not an autopsy. Police have not specified how the last sightings occurred.