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Grant Barr, a 37-year-old banker from New York, was found dead on a beach in Estepona, Spain, after disappearing during a vacation. Barr vanished on January 28 while visiting the resort town with friends and family. His body washed ashore on March 3, but his family was not informed until April 4, when DNA tests confirmed his identity, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Barr's family had been searching for him since his disappearance, unaware that his remains had already been found. His brother James expressed frustration over the delay in notification, stating, "It means the last time we were all there searching for two weeks he was already found, however they didn't even suggest that there was something they were looking into."
Barr's pants and passport were discovered near the beach shortly after he went missing, prompting a massive search and social media campaigns. His father, Michael Barr, mentioned that Grant was in an emotional state following a breakup and might have been struggling with reality.
Barr's brother Luke shared, "Our brother passed on doing what he loved: facing the sea in its magnificent beauty and terrible might."
The family has since brought his remains back to the United States for cremation. The cause of death is reported as drowning, though the exact circumstances remain unclear.
Barr worked at The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and had previously worked for Citibank. He regularly visited Estepona to see family and friends. The Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional have not commented on the case.