The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

20-year-old Auburn student Weston Higginbotham went missing in Kyoto while traveling with his family and was later found dead by volunteer search-and-rescue teams; police say no foul play is suspected.
He reportedly left after a disagreement with his mother over her use of AI (ChatGPT) for navigation — a striking, topical detail about technology in everyday life.
The family mounted its own search with locals, a hired rescue team, social media and a GoFundMe, while police and U.S. authorities also assisted.