Follow the Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — FL v. Alicia Andrews
The murder trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of Jacksonville 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 coordinated with others who later cornered the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
A group of armed men allegedly fired dozens of rounds, killing him and wounding multiple people.
The defendant has been charged with premeditated murder and murder conspiracy.
Investigators have presented cell phone data that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes location tracking data and social media posts recovered from her iCloud.
Her defense attorney argues that she had no idea about the murder plan. Her team insists she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
This trial is being watched closely by the media because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Current testimony has focused on digital forensics, with investigators explaining how Florida vs Alicia Andrews they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.
You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.