Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Court Proceedings — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in a Tampa courtroom.
Prosecutors say that she worked as a lookout while Charles Jones celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated 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 capital murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Investigators have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes deleted Julio Foolio case texts and photos recovered from her iCloud.
Andrews’ lawyer argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was not involved in any plot.
The case is being watched closely by court watchers because of the rapper’s large fanbase and ongoing feud rumors.
This phase of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with investigators explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.
You can watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are streamed as the case unfolds.