American missing in Japan found dead in mountainous area near Kyoto
Summary
James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old American student from Auburn University who went missing in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of his death.Key Facts
- James "Weston" Higginbotham was reported missing on May 29, 2026, while traveling in Japan with his family.
- He stopped replying to his family's messages and turned off his phone location.
- He was found dead by volunteers searching near Kyoto.
- Higginbotham was a biosystems engineering student at Auburn University.
- Police believe he may have left his family intentionally but were worried about his safety since he does not speak Japanese well.
- Investigators reviewed his movements, interviewed his family, and checked CCTV footage.
- The cause of death has not yet been made public.
- His family has asked for privacy as they cope with the loss.
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