Follow the Julio Foolio Shooting Case — 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 Tampa, Florida.
The state alleges that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Foolio was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
Multiple shooters allegedly opened fire, taking his life and leaving three others hurt.
Andrews is charged with first-degree murder and murder conspiracy.
Prosecutors have presented digital evidence that they say connect her to the crime. This includes Instagram messages and videos recovered from her iCloud.
Her defense attorney argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. They claim she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The proceedings is being watched closely by the media because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
This phase 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 Julio Foolio live trial updates are shared as the case unfolds.