LIVE the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Court Proceedings — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now being heard in a Tampa courtroom.
According to prosecutors that she worked as a lookout while the victim was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later trapped the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, killing him and wounding multiple people.
The defendant has been charged with capital murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Detectives have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her iCloud.
The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to Julio Foolio homicide case do. The defense says she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
This trial is being covered closely by court watchers because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can see the latest updates on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where daily updates are streamed as the case unfolds.