LIVE the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Murder Court Proceedings — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now being heard in a Tampa courtroom.
According to prosecutors that Andrews acted as a lookout while Foolio celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later cornered the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
A group of armed men allegedly opened fire, killing him and injuring three others.
The defendant has been charged with first-degree murder and planning a murder.
Investigators have presented forensic phone records that they say connect her to the crime. This includes location Julio Foolio courtroom tracking data and photos recovered from her online accounts.
The defense argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. The defense says she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The proceedings is being covered closely by fans of the late rapper because of the rapper’s large fanbase and ongoing feud rumors.
This phase of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with investigators explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where real-time coverage are posted as the case unfolds.