Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now being heard in Hillsborough County Court.
Prosecutors say that she worked as a lookout while Charles Jones was celebrating his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later cornered the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
Multiple shooters allegedly opened fire, taking his life and leaving three others hurt.
Andrews is charged with first-degree murder and murder conspiracy.
Investigators have presented forensic phone Julio Foolio case records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes location tracking data and social media posts recovered from her phone.
Andrews’ lawyer argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. The defense says she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
This trial is being followed closely by fans of the late rapper because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
Current testimony has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they connected messages to the planning.
You can watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where live commentary are shared as the case unfolds.