The GBI is asking for the public’s help after a 26-year-old woman was found dead outside a Gainesville apartment complex Tuesday morning.

The state agency is investigating alongside Gainesville police after Lilian “MaryJane” Andrade’s body was spotted in the parking lot of a complex in the 600 block of Tate Street near Browns Bridge Road. Officers were called to the scene about 2:30 a.m., according to Gainesville police spokeswoman Cpl. Jessica Van.

“Foul play is suspected and an autopsy is scheduled to confirm cause of death,” she said in an email.

Lilian “MaryJane” Andrade

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Credit: GBI

In the meantime, investigators are searching for anyone with information about Andrade’s whereabouts on Monday night. Those with information about the case are urged to call the GBI at 1-800-597-8477 or Gainesville police at 770-533-5873. Tips can also be submitted online.

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