Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The court case of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.
Prosecutors say that she worked as a lookout while Foolio was celebrating his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later cornered the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
Multiple shooters allegedly opened fire, killing him and leaving three others hurt.
Andrews is charged with first-degree murder and planning a murder.
Detectives have presented forensic phone records that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes Instagram messages and videos recovered from her iCloud.
Her defense attorney argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
The case is being followed closely by court watchers because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
Current testimony has focused on police testimony, with detectives explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can follow the courtroom stream on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, Julio Foolio court hearing where real-time coverage are streamed as the case unfolds.