James ‘Weston’ Higginbotham Dies: US Student Found Dead in Mountainous Forests Outside Japan’s Kyoto After Days-Long Search

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student who went missing during a family vacation in Japan, has been found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto. The discovery was made by volunteer search-and-rescue teams after days of searching by police, helicopters and K-9 units. His family confirmed the news and thanked supporters who helped during the search effort.