# College Student Found Dead in Japan

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-06-06T16:56:41+00:00
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A college student vanished during a family trip to Japan, sparking a massive international search effort — and now, his body has been found in a remote mountain area near Kyoto. Weston Higginbotham, 20, last seen at a Kyoto station, was presumed dead after his phone went dark and he went missing from his family. Despite brutal weather and rugged terrain, volunteers, police, and even his parents joined the search. His mother credited global compassion for helping them through the tragedy, while authorities continue investigating the cause of death — and the family now requests privacy to mourn. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df69f740e0f434f1

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