Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Murder Court Proceedings — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews

The court case of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now being heard in a Tampa courtroom.

According to prosecutors that Andrews acted as a lookout while Foolio celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later cornered the rapper in a hotel parking lot.

Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, killing him and injuring three others.

Andrews is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Prosecutors have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her iCloud.

The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. The defense says she was in Tampa for personal reasons.

The proceedings is being watched closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked Julio Foolio court hearing controversy.

Day 6 of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with investigators explaining how they connected messages to the planning.

You can watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are shared as the case unfolds.