Four Convicted in Rapper Julio Foolio’s Murder

A chilling case has reached a verdict as four men have been convicted in the execution-style killing of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, widely known as Julio Foolio. The fatal shooting occurred back in 2024 as Julio was celebrating his 26th birthday.

Guilty Verdicts in Fatal Shooting

On Friday, a jury in Tampa, Florida, found Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy guilty of first-degree premeditated murder. This conviction stems from the shooting that took place outside a Holiday Inn hotel, an incident that also left three other individuals injured.

Prosecutors built their case by arguing that the murder was a result of an ‘ongoing gang war’ linked to Jacksonville. Evidence presented included surveillance footage, cellphone records, and shell casings that connected the suspects to the crime scene. The state contended that the planning for the attack began after Julio shared Instagram posts promoting his birthday festivities in Tampa.

The Night of the Attack

During the trial, Assistant State Attorney Michelle Doherty detailed how Chance and Alicia Andrews allegedly tracked Julio and his group throughout the night at various local clubs before the fatal shooting. Andrews, identified as Chance’s girlfriend, had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in October 2025.

Authorities alleged that Gathright and the Murphy brothers were the ones who ultimately opened fire on Julio and his entourage outside the hotel. The prosecution’s evidence painted a clear picture of a planned and brutal attack.

Facing Severe Penalties

State Attorney Suzy Lopez emphasized that the guilty verdict brings ‘accountability and justice for Charles Jones’ family.’ Given that first-degree murder is classified as a capital felony in Florida, all four convicted men are now facing a grim choice: life in prison or the death penalty.

The penalty phase of the trial, where the sentence will be decided, is scheduled to commence on Monday. This case highlights the devastating consequences of gang violence and its impact on communities.