Follow the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Murder Case — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now in progress in Hillsborough County Court.
The state alleges that she worked as a lookout while Foolio celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later trapped the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
A group of armed men allegedly shot at Foolio’s vehicle, taking his life and wounding multiple people.
Andrews is charged with first-degree 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 social media posts recovered from her phone.
The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. They claim she was not involved in any plot.
This trial is being followed closely by fans of the late Julio Foolio courtroom rapper because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with investigators explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.