Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Trial — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews

The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now in progress in Hillsborough County Court.

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

Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.

Andrews is charged with capital murder and 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 online accounts.

Andrews’ lawyer argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. The defense says she was in Tampa for personal reasons.

The proceedings is being Julio Foolio murder trial followed closely by court watchers because the killing is linked to gang tensions.

Day 6 of the trial has focused on police testimony, with forensic experts explaining how they connected messages to the planning.

You can see the latest updates on Lance The PI TV, where real-time coverage are shared as the case unfolds.