Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Case — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now being heard in Tampa, Florida.
The state alleges that she helped track the rapper’s movements while the victim was celebrating his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
Multiple shooters allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.
Andrews is charged with capital murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Prosecutors have presented forensic phone records that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes location tracking data and videos recovered from her iCloud.
The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. The defense says she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
This trial Julio Foolio murder trial is being watched closely by court watchers because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Current testimony has focused on phone evidence, with investigators explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where real-time coverage are streamed as the case unfolds.