Follow the Julio Foolio 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 underway in a Tampa courtroom.

According to prosecutors that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Foolio was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later cornered the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.

Three gunmen allegedly fired dozens of rounds, taking his life and leaving three others hurt.

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

Prosecutors have presented forensic phone records that they say connect her to the crime. This includes deleted texts and social media posts recovered from her Julio Foolio courtroom phone.

Her defense attorney argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.

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

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 live commentary are posted as the case unfolds.