Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Case — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews

The Florida trial of Alicia Andrews of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in Tampa, Florida.

According to prosecutors that she worked as a lookout while Charles Jones celebrated his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.

Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, taking his life and injuring three others.

She faces charges of premeditated murder and planning a murder.

Detectives have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes location tracking data and social media posts recovered from her phone.

Andrews’ lawyer argues that she was unaware of the Julio Foolio trial shooting. The defense says she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.

The proceedings is being watched closely by the media because the killing is linked to gang tensions.

Day 6 of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with investigators explaining how they connected messages to the planning.

You can watch the trial live on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where daily updates are streamed as the case unfolds.