Alabama College Student Found Dead in Japan

June 7, 2026 • Google News World

A 20-year-old college student from Alabama has been found dead in Japan. Weston Higginbotham, a student at Auburn University, was reported missing by his family last week.

According to reports, Higginbotham’s mother stated that her son had been found deceased near Kyoto, Japan. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown.

Higginbotham’s disappearance and subsequent death have sparked an outpouring of support from Alabama leaders. Various news outlets have reported on the situation, with some providing updates on Higginbotham’s background and others sharing reactions from local officials.

The incident has also garnered attention from international media outlets, including Reuters and Yahoo, which have reported on the story.

Higginbotham was a student at Auburn University in Alabama. His family had been searching for him since he went missing last week.

Source: Google News World