Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of defendant 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 in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later cornered the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
A group of armed men allegedly fired dozens of rounds, killing him and wounding multiple people.
She faces charges of capital 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 videos recovered from her iCloud.
Her Julio Foolio trial defense attorney argues that she was unaware of the shooting. They claim she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The proceedings is being watched closely by the media 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 watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where live commentary are shared as the case unfolds.