Jimmy Gracey, a Theta Chi at Alabama, has gone missing in Barcelona.
 

I'm unsure if anyone is following this case, but a University of Alabama student has gone missing in Barcelona on a spring break trip with friends. His name is James "Jimmy" Gracey; he's a Theta Chi and a junior at the University of Alabama, and I pray he is found and returns home safely and swiftly. It's been in the news for the past few days, and I've linked two articles below.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/missi...ity-of-alabama

https://people.com/university-of-ala...spain-11928691

Yes, I’ve been following this as well. I’m hoping this young man is found in good health, but these incidents rarely have happy endings. You wonder if there are criminals who just wait to prey on young vacationing college students?

When my chapter guys head south (and 55 recently went to Daytona and all returned safely, thank goodness), we all talk about the buddy system—never let your brother leave alone or with a stranger.
But when “kids” are there with dozens of strangers, music and alcohol may dull senses and it only takes a few minutes to be HERE—then GONE.

Unfortunately, his body has been found in the sea.

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/03/19/body...n-reports-say/