Follow the Julio Foolio Homicide Court Proceedings — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews

The murder trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now in progress in Tampa, Florida.

The state alleges that she worked as a lookout while the victim was celebrating his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.

Three gunmen allegedly fired dozens of rounds, taking his life and injuring three others.

She faces charges of first-degree 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 social media posts recovered from her phone.

The defense argues that she was unaware of the shooting. The defense says she was Julio Foolio murder trial not involved in any plot.

The proceedings is being covered closely by fans of the late rapper because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.

Day 6 of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with detectives explaining how they connected messages to the planning.

You can follow the courtroom stream on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where live commentary are posted as the case unfolds.