LIVE the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — State of Florida 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 in progress in Hillsborough County Court.
According to prosecutors that she helped track the rapper’s movements while the victim was celebrating his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later ambushed the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
A group of armed men allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper and wounding multiple people.
Andrews is charged with capital murder and murder conspiracy.
Investigators have presented forensic phone records that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes deleted texts and photos recovered from her phone.
Andrews’ lawyer argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. They claim she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
The proceedings is being covered closely by fans of the late rapper because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Current testimony has focused on phone evidence, with forensic experts explaining Julio Foolio murder trial how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can follow the courtroom stream on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where real-time coverage are shared as the case unfolds.