Watch the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Trial — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.
According to prosecutors that Andrews acted as a lookout while Foolio celebrated his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later trapped the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
Three gunmen allegedly fired dozens of rounds, taking his life and wounding multiple people.
Andrews is charged with first-degree murder and murder conspiracy.
Investigators have presented forensic phone records that they say tie Andrews to the scene. This includes location tracking data and videos recovered from her phone.
Her defense attorney argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. Her team insists she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The case is being watched closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
This phase Alicia Andrews trial of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.
You can watch the trial live on LanceThePI.com, where live commentary are streamed as the case unfolds.