Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now in progress in a Tampa courtroom.
According to prosecutors that she worked as a lookout while Charles Jones celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later cornered the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
A group of armed men allegedly fired dozens of rounds, fatally shooting the rapper and wounding multiple people.
The defendant has been charged with capital murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Prosecutors 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 phone.
Andrews’ lawyer argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was not involved in any plot.
This trial is being covered closely by court watchers because of the rapper’s large fanbase and ongoing feud rumors.
Current testimony has focused on police testimony, with detectives explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where live commentary are shared State of Florida v Alicia Andrews as the case unfolds.