News Summary
Alicia Andrews, a 21-year-old, is scheduled to stand trial for her alleged involvement in the murder of Charles Jones, a rapper known as “Julio Foolio.” Jury selection begins on August 14, 2025, making Andrews the first of five defendants to face court. The case centers around a gang-related motive, with Andrews and co-defendants accused of traveling to Tampa to kill Jones. Evidence suggests a premeditated attack linked to ongoing gang conflicts in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville – Alicia Andrews, a 21-year-old woman, is set to stand trial for her alleged involvement in the murder of Charles Jones, a 26-year-old rapper known as “Julio Foolio.” Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 14, 2025, making Andrews the first of five accused individuals to face the court in this high-profile case.
Charles Jones was fatally shot on June 23, 2024, during an ambush incident while celebrating his birthday in Tampa, Florida. Court documents describe a chilling plot in which Andrews, along with co-defendants Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy, reportedly traveled from Jacksonville to Tampa with the intent to kill Jones.
The authorities allege that the motive behind the murder stems from an ongoing gang war between rival factions from Jacksonville: the 6Block gang and the alliance of ATK and 1200. Isaiah Chance is noted as a documented member of the ATK gang, while Rashad Murphy is also affiliated, and Davion Murphy is classified as an associate of the 1200 gang.
Evidence presented in court reveals that Andrews and Chance tracked Jones to two different nightclubs in Tampa, where his presence was publicly advertised. Surveillance footage reportedly captured Chance using Andrews’ phone to contact Gathright while he followed Jones and his entourage to a hotel.
Once at the hotel, three assailants—Rashad Murphy, Davion Murphy, and Gathright—opened fire on Jones’s group in the parking lot, resulting in his death and injuries to three others. The entire event was recorded on hotel surveillance cameras.
Andrews was taken into custody alongside Chance, Gathright, and Rashad Murphy in July 2024, while Davion Murphy was apprehended in January 2025 after evading capture for several months. All five defendants have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges.
During a pretrial hearing held on August 9, 2025, the prosecution sought to exclude evidence of alleged domestic violence incidents from the defense, a motion that was granted by the presiding judge, Michelle Sisco. This legal decision is crucial as the state aims to solidify their case against Andrews and her co-defendants.
Prosecutors contend that the murder was a premeditated execution linked to gang-related conflicts. Furthermore, the judge has permitted the state to present evidence concerning a previous murder attempt on Julio Foolio, aiming to establish motive and intent for the crime.
In light of the ongoing legal proceedings, prosecutors are considering applying gang enhancements against three of the defendants based on substantive evidence pointing to their prior gang involvement. However, the specific implications of these enhancements will be determined as the case progresses.
The criminal proceedings against Alicia Andrews form part of a broader and complex narrative surrounding the murder of Julio Foolio, which has captured public attention due to the rapper’s affiliations with gang activity and the violent themes often present in his music. As the trial date approaches, the details surrounding this case will likely draw significant interest from both the media and the public.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gang Violence
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- Google News: Julio Foolio trial
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