Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now in progress in Tampa, Florida.
Prosecutors say that she worked as a lookout while Foolio was celebrating his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later trapped the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
A group of armed men allegedly shot at Foolio’s vehicle, killing him and wounding multiple people.
Andrews is charged with capital murder and planning a murder.
Investigators have presented forensic phone records that they say connect her to the crime. This includes deleted texts and videos recovered from her iCloud.
Andrews’ lawyer argues that she was unaware of the shooting. Her team insists she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
The Julio Foolio courtroom proceedings is being followed 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 watch the trial live on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where real-time coverage are shared as the case unfolds.