LIVE the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now in progress in Tampa, Florida.
According to prosecutors that she worked as a lookout while the victim was celebrating his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, taking his life and injuring three others.
She faces charges of premeditated murder and planning a murder.
Detectives have presented forensic phone records that they say connect her to the crime. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her iCloud.
The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended Alicia Andrews murder trial to do. The defense says she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
This trial is being covered closely by court watchers because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can see the latest updates on Lance The PI TV, where real-time coverage are posted as the case unfolds.