BALTIMORE, MD. (THECOUNT) — Lillian Frances Herndon, of Baltimore, Maryland, has been identified as the victim found dead inside her home on Tuesday.

Herndon, 72, was found deceased by police inside her residence Tuesday afternoon after being reported as missing.

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According to reports, Police responded to 5508 The Alameda, in Baltimore, to perform welfare check related to a missing person report at around 5 p.m. Tuesday. When authorities gained access to the home, they discovered Herndon unresponsive.

Police later said there were obvious signs of “foul play.”

Herndon was pronounced dead at the scene. A cause of death was not provided.

Anyone with possible information should contact police at 911.

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