Auburn student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan after weeklong search, mom confirms

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, after going missing during a family vacation in late May. His family confirmed his death following a weeklong multinational search, expressing gratitude for global support and prayers during the search efforts.