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The Independent World07/06/2026Crime

American College Student Weston Higginbotham Found Dead in Japan

Weston Higginbotham Auburn University Japan

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James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto, Japan, 8 days after disappearing during a family vacation.

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James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto, Japan, 8 days after disappearing during a family vacation.

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