Follow the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Murder Court Proceedings — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews

The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.

The state alleges that she worked as a lookout while the victim was celebrating his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later cornered the rapper in a hotel parking lot.

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

Andrews is charged with capital murder and planning a murder.

Investigators have presented cell phone data that they say show her role in the Julio Foolio murder trial planning. This includes deleted texts and social media posts recovered from her iCloud.

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

The case is being covered closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.

This phase of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with detectives explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.

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