Follow the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Murder Case — FL v. Alicia Andrews

The Florida 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 Andrews acted as a lookout while the victim was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.

A group of armed men allegedly shot at Foolio’s vehicle, killing him and leaving three others hurt.

Andrews is charged with premeditated murder and planning a murder.

Prosecutors have presented cell phone data that they say connect her to Alicia Andrews trial the crime. This includes Instagram messages and social media posts recovered from her online accounts.

The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was in Tampa for personal reasons.

This trial is being followed closely by the media because the killing is linked to gang tensions.

Current testimony has focused on digital forensics, with investigators explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.

You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.