Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.
According to prosecutors that Andrews acted as a lookout while Foolio celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later trapped the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
Multiple shooters allegedly fired dozens of rounds, fatally shooting the rapper and wounding multiple people.
The defendant has been charged with first-degree murder and murder conspiracy.
Investigators have presented digital evidence that they say show her role in the planning. This includes location tracking data and videos 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.
The case is being followed closely by the media because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with investigators explaining how they connected messages to the planning.
You can watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are streamed Julio Foolio homicide case as the case unfolds.