James “Weston” Higginbotham case update: Family shares heartbreaking update after Auburn University student mysteriously vanishes in Japan, says "the grief we feel is impossible..."

James “Weston” Higginbotham cause of death: A week-long search for Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham concluded tragically. The 20-year-old engineering student vanished near Kyoto during a family vacation. Authorities and volunteers scoured mountainous terrain. His mother confirmed the devastating news. Higginbotham was located by a search-and-rescue team. Investigations into the cause of death are ongoing. The family expressed gratitude for global support.