Jury Convicts Woman of Manslaughter in Jacksonville Rapper Julio Foolio Killing

Alicia Andrews, 21, was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder trial of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, aka "Julio Foolio," who was fatally shot during a birthday celebration in Tampa amid a gang rivalry. Andrews is the first of five defendants linked to the shooting, which prosecutors say was a retaliatory attack involving gangs 6Block, ATK, and 1200. Despite her conviction, Andrews is the only defendant not facing the death penalty. During the trial, Andrews testified that she was unaware of any murder plot and portrayed her boyfriend, Isaiah Chance, a documented ATK gang member, as abusive and controlling, providing evidence of physical abuse and jealousy over her social media activity. She claimed she was coerced into accompanying Chance to Tampa and denied knowledge of plans to target Jones, even as surveillance showed her at clubs where Jones was performing. The prosecution argued Andrews was complicit, acting as cover and aiding in tracking Jones prior to the shooting.