Key facts
- Auburn University student James Higginbotham was found dead in Japan.
- He had been reported missing prior to the discovery of his death.
- His family confirmed the death on Saturday.
- He was found by volunteers in a mountainous area near Kyoto.
James Higginbotham, an Auburn University student who had been reported missing, was found dead in Japan. His mother confirmed on Facebook that he was discovered by volunteers searching a mountainous area near Kyoto. The specific circumstances surrounding his death have not been fully disclosed.