Follow the Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones Murder Court Proceedings — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews

The Florida trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in a Tampa courtroom.

Prosecutors say that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Charles Jones was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.

Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.

The defendant has been charged with capital murder and planning a murder.

Prosecutors have presented forensic phone records that Julio Foolio court hearing they say connect her to the crime. This includes deleted texts and videos recovered from her iCloud.

The defense argues that she was unaware of the shooting. They claim she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.

This trial is being followed closely by fans of the late rapper because the killing is linked to gang tensions.

Day 6 of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with detectives explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.

You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.