Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Shooting Trial — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now being heard in Tampa, Florida.
The state alleges that she worked as a lookout while Charles Jones was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later trapped the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
Multiple shooters allegedly opened fire, taking his life and injuring three others.
The defendant has been charged with premeditated murder and planning a murder.
Prosecutors have presented digital evidence that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos recovered from her phone.
The defense argues that she was unaware of the shooting. Her team insists she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
This trial is being followed closely by court watchers because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
This phase of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with investigators explaining how they connected messages to the planning.
You can watch the trial Alicia Andrews murder trial live on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are shared as the case unfolds.