LIVE the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.
The state alleges that Andrews acted as a lookout while Foolio was celebrating his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later cornered the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
Three gunmen allegedly fired dozens of rounds, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.
Andrews is charged with capital murder and planning a murder.
Investigators have presented cell phone data that they say show her role in the planning. This includes Instagram messages and photos State of Florida v Alicia Andrews recovered from her online accounts.
Andrews’ lawyer argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. Her team insists she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
The proceedings is being watched closely by fans of the late rapper because of the rapper’s large fanbase and ongoing feud rumors.
This phase of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.
You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where live commentary are shared as the case unfolds.