RIP Julio
Alicia Andrews laughs Julio Foolio murder photos, as the trial for the death of this Florida is underway right now with five defendants.
The first day of the Julio Foolio murder trial began this week in Tampa, Florida, with defendant Alicia Andrews—one of five people charged in connection to the Jacksonville rapper’s killing—making headlines for her behavior in court.
Prosecutors allege Andrews acted as a lookout and tracked Foolio’s movements as he celebrated his birthday on June 23, 2024. The rapper, born Charles Jones, was ambushed in a hotel parking lot, where three gunmen opened fire—killing him and injuring three others.
During Monday’s opening statements, Andrews was reportedly seen applying makeup and laughing alongside her attorney—even as jurors were shown graphic photos of Foolio’s body following the shooting. The moment drew visible reactions from courtroom observers and social media users following the proceedings.
Andrews faces first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges. She’s the first of five defendants to stand trial for Foolio’s death, a case that’s drawn national attention from the hip-hop community and Jacksonville fans alike.
Foolio had built a major online following through his raw storytelling and viral diss tracks that chronicled his life growing up in Duval County. His murder, just hours after posting a birthday celebration on Instagram, marked the latest tragedy in Florida’s ongoing rap violence.
You can watch coverage of Day 1 of the trial here.