LIVE the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now being heard in a Tampa courtroom.
Prosecutors say that she worked as a lookout while Charles Jones was celebrating his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later trapped the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
A group of armed men allegedly fired dozens of rounds, killing him and leaving three others hurt.
Andrews is charged with premeditated murder and murder conspiracy.
Detectives have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes location tracking data 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 just on a trip with her boyfriend.
This trial is being covered closely Florida vs Alicia Andrews by fans of the late rapper because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
Day 6 of the trial 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 posted as the case unfolds.