ATLANTA (AP) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in the yard of a vacant house in a south Fulton County subdivision.

Fulton County Police Corporal Melissa Parker, a spokeswoman, said two prospective homebuyers found the corpse at about 4 p.m. Monday.

She said a preliminary investigation indicated the woman was the victim of foul play.

Parker said an autopsy will be performed to determine the woman's identity and the exact cause of death.