A Tampa jury in October 2025 convicted Alicia Andrews of manslaughter and acquitted her of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection with the June 2024 killing of rapper Julio Foolio, born Charles Jones [1][2]. The case arose from what prosecutors characterized as a gang-related killing, and all three charges, first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and manslaughter, were presented to the jury at the Hillsborough County Circuit Court [2][3].
The jury returned a mixed result, finding Andrews guilty on the manslaughter count while rejecting the two more serious charges [1][3]. The acquittal on the murder and conspiracy counts reflected the jury's conclusion that the evidence did not support premeditation or a coordinated plan to kill Jones, though the panel unanimously found Andrews bore criminal responsibility for his death [2].
On May 22, 2026, Judge Kimberly Fernandez sentenced Andrews to 15 years in prison [1][2][3]. At sentencing, Judge Fernandez denied defense motions to overturn the conviction [1]. Victim impact statements framed Jones as more than a statistic in the cycle of gang violence; one statement, as reported, included the observation that he was not disposable [3].
No appellate filings were reported in the source materials as of the sentencing date, though the denial of the post-trial defense motions preserves the conviction for any future challenge Andrews may pursue.