Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Murder Case — FL v. Alicia Andrews

The murder trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now being heard in a Tampa courtroom.

According to prosecutors that Andrews acted as a lookout while Charles Jones celebrated his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later trapped the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.

Multiple shooters allegedly fired dozens of rounds, taking his life and leaving three others hurt.

She faces charges of capital murder and planning a murder.

Investigators have presented cell phone data that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes location tracking data and photos Julio Foolio live trial recovered from her online accounts.

Andrews’ lawyer argues that she was unaware of the shooting. Her team insists she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.

This trial is being watched closely by the media because of the rapper’s large fanbase and ongoing feud rumors.

This phase of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.

You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.