Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Shooting Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now in progress in Hillsborough County Court.
The state alleges that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Charles Jones was celebrating his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later trapped the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
Three gunmen allegedly fired dozens of rounds, taking his life and wounding multiple people.
The defendant has been charged with first-degree murder and planning a murder.
Detectives have presented cell phone data that they say connect her to the crime. This includes Instagram messages and social media posts recovered from her phone.
The defense argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. They claim she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The proceedings is being covered Julio Foolio court hearing closely by court watchers because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
This phase of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with detectives explaining how they connected messages to the planning.
You can watch the trial live on Lance The PI TV, where real-time coverage are posted as the case unfolds.