Following the death of James Gracey, investigators have not ruled out the possibility that the 20-year-old University of Alabama student may have been drugged before his fatal fall off the coast of Spain.
Authorities in Barcelona have stated that the death appears to be accidental, but suspect that he may have been impaired by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both at the time of his drowning.
Gracey's wallet, which was discovered floating in the vicinity, was retrieved and contained his cash, credit cards, and identification.
Several 'loose ends' need to be resolved before investigators can wrap up the case, including the findings of the student's autopsy and toxicology testing.
Gracey had been to a popular nightclub with friends in the hours before his death, and one crucial hypothesis is that he may have been drugged, self-administered medications, or drank enough alcohol to get disoriented.
Police do not believe that the man apprehended for pickpocketing Gracey's phone had any direct interaction with him.
Gracey was last seen departing from Shôko nightclub around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, and his body was discovered next day in 13-foot-deep waters off Port Olímpic.
