Follow the Julio Foolio Shooting Case — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of Alicia Andrews of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.
According to prosecutors that she worked as a lookout while the victim was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.
A group of armed men allegedly fired dozens of rounds, fatally shooting the rapper and wounding multiple people.
Andrews is charged with premeditated murder and murder conspiracy.
Investigators have presented cell phone data that they say connect her to the crime. This includes deleted texts and social media posts recovered from her online accounts.
The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. The defense Julio Foolio trial says she was in Tampa for personal reasons.
The proceedings is being covered closely by court watchers because the killing is linked to gang tensions.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on digital forensics, with detectives explaining how they connected messages to the planning.
You can follow the courtroom stream on Lance The PI TV, where live commentary are shared as the case unfolds.