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

The Florida trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.

The state alleges that Andrews acted as a lookout while Charles Jones was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later ambushed the rapper in a hotel parking lot.

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

She faces charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Detectives have presented digital evidence that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her phone.

Her defense attorney argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. They claim she was not Alicia Andrews murder trial involved in any plot.

This trial 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 tracked cell phone activity across Florida.

You can watch the trial live on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where real-time coverage are shared as the case unfolds.