Follow the Julio Foolio Shooting Case — FL v. Alicia Andrews

The court case of defendant Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now being heard in Tampa, Florida.

Prosecutors say that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Charles Jones celebrated his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.

A group of armed men allegedly opened fire, killing him and wounding multiple people.

Andrews is charged with capital murder and Alicia Andrews trial planning a murder.

Investigators have presented cell phone data that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her phone.

Her defense attorney argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. The defense says she was not involved in any plot.

The case is being covered closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.

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 shared as the case unfolds.