Watch the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Murder Court Proceedings — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now in progress in Hillsborough County Court.
The state alleges that she worked as a lookout while the victim was celebrating his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later cornered the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
Three gunmen allegedly fired dozens of rounds, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.
Andrews is charged with capital murder and planning a murder.
Investigators have presented cell phone data that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her online accounts.
Her defense attorney argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. The defense says she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The case is being covered closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
Current testimony has focused on phone evidence, with Florida vs Alicia Andrews investigators explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.