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

The murder trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now being heard in a Tampa courtroom.

Prosecutors say that Andrews acted as a lookout while Charles Jones was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later trapped the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.

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

The defendant has been charged with premeditated murder and murder conspiracy.

Detectives have presented cell phone data that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and social media posts recovered from her iCloud.

The defense argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. Her team insists she was in Tampa for FL v. Alicia Andrews personal reasons.

The case is being covered closely by the media because of the rapper’s large fanbase and ongoing feud rumors.

This phase of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.

You can watch the trial live on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where live commentary are posted as the case unfolds.