LIVE the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones 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 a Tampa courtroom.
According to prosecutors that she worked as a lookout while Foolio was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later trapped the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
Multiple shooters allegedly shot at Foolio’s vehicle, fatally shooting the rapper and leaving three others hurt.
She faces charges of capital murder and murder conspiracy.
Investigators have presented forensic phone records that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes Instagram messages and videos recovered from her phone.
The defense argues that State of Florida v Alicia Andrews she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
This trial is being followed closely by fans of the late rapper because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
This phase of the trial has focused on police testimony, with detectives explaining how they connected messages to the planning.
You can watch the trial live on Lance The PI TV, where real-time coverage are posted as the case unfolds.