LIVE the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of Alicia Andrews of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.
Prosecutors say that she worked as a lookout while the victim celebrated 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 leaving three others hurt.
Andrews is charged with premeditated murder and planning a murder.
Detectives have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes location tracking data and social media posts recovered from her phone.
Andrews’ lawyer Julio Foolio murder case argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was not involved in any plot.
The case is being followed closely by fans of the late rapper 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 follow the courtroom stream on Lance The PI TV, where real-time coverage are posted as the case unfolds.