Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now in progress in a Tampa courtroom.
The state alleges that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Foolio was celebrating his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later trapped the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, killing him and leaving three others hurt.
The defendant has been charged with capital murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Prosecutors have presented cell phone data that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes deleted texts and social media posts recovered from her phone.
Her defense attorney argues that she was unaware of the shooting. They claim she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The proceedings is being followed closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on police testimony, with investigators explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.
You can see the latest updates Florida vs Alicia Andrews on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are shared as the case unfolds.