Follow the Julio Foolio Shooting Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now being heard in a Tampa courtroom.
Prosecutors say that Andrews acted as a lookout while Foolio was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later cornered the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
A group of armed men allegedly shot at Foolio’s vehicle, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.
She faces charges of capital murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Detectives have presented digital evidence that they say connect her to Julio Foolio live trial the crime. This includes deleted texts and social media posts recovered from her phone.
Her defense attorney argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. Her team insists she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The case is being covered closely by fans of the late rapper because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on police testimony, with forensic experts explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.
You can watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.