Foolio Murder Trial Set to Begin next Week With Alicia Andrews‘ Case
The trial for Alicia Andrews, one of five suspects charged in the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio ”Foolio” Foolio, is scheduled to begin next week. Andrews was denied permission by a judge on August 13 to present evidence of domestic violence claims against co-defendant Isaiah Chance as it relates to her state of mind at the time of the shooting.
Julio Foolio was fatally shot while sitting in a car in a Holiday Inn parking lot in Tampa, Florida, on June 23, 2024.Authorities allege the killing stemmed from an ongoing gang feud and that all five suspects traveled from Jacksonville to Tampa with the intent to kill Foolio, who was celebrating his 26th birthday. The case has drawn significant attention within the hip-hop community and highlights the escalating violence linked to regional gang conflicts. The outcome of Andrews’ trial could set a precedent for the cases of the remaining defendants.
Jacksonville police arrested Andrews, along with Isaiah Chance and sean Gathright, a month after Foolio’s death. Rashad Murphy was apprehended the following day, while Davon Murphy remained at large for seven months before being taken into custody in January. All five have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial.
The trial of Alicia Andrews is the first to proceed, and the judge’s ruling regarding the domestic violence claims suggests a focus on the direct evidence linking her to the murder. Court TV covered the August 13 hearing, offering a glimpse into the legal strategies being employed.
