Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Court Proceedings — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews
The court case of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now in progress in Tampa, Florida.
Prosecutors say that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Charles Jones celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later cornered the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.
Andrews is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Prosecutors have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her iCloud.
The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. The defense says Julio Foolio live trial she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
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 see the latest updates on the Lance The PI YouTube Channel, where daily updates are streamed as the case unfolds.