The father of Logan Federico, brutally murdered in South Carolina, demands drastic changes to the law after the alleged killer, with a criminal record of 39 arrests, was repeatedly released before claiming his daughter’s life.
The father of 22-year-old Logan Federico, who was tragically murdered in May 2023, is calling for “drastic changes” to the law after the alleged killer was repeatedly allowed to remain on the streets despite a long history of criminal activity.
Logan Federico, an aspiring teacher, was fatally shot on May 3 while visiting friends at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. The suspect, 30-year-old Alexander Dickey, allegedly broke into the fraternity house where Logan was staying, dragged her out of bed while she was naked, forced her to her knees, and shot her in the chest with a stolen 12-gauge shotgun. After the murder, Dickey is accused of fleeing in a stolen car and using Logan’s credit cards on a spending spree.
A Grieving Father’s Testimony
At a Congressional hearing in North Carolina on September 29, Logan’s father, Stephen Federico, shared his heartbreaking testimony, demanding lawmakers take action to prevent similar tragedies. Speaking to the House Judiciary Subcommittee, he vividly described his daughter’s final moments and the failure of the justice system to keep her killer off the streets.
Federico stated, “How many of y’all have kids? When I tell you this story… think about your child. Think about your child coming home from a night out with their friends, laying down going to sleep, feeling somebody come into their room and wake them.”
He described the brutal murder: “She was 5-foot-3, 115 lbs. BANG! Dead. Gone. Why? Because Alexander Dickey, who was arrested 39 times, 25 felonies, was on the street.”
A Criminal History of Repeat Offenses
Dickey’s criminal record is extensive, including charges of robbery, drug possession, and larceny, with nearly 40 charges dating back to 2013. Federico pointed out that Dickey should have been in prison for over 140 years based on his criminal history, but he spent just over 600 days in prison over the course of a decade.
Federico passionately argued, “He was committing 2.65 crimes a year since he was 15 years old. But nobody could figure out that he couldn’t be rehabilitated. Isn’t that the idea of prison? But no.”
Federico’s emotional plea was clear: had Dickey been in prison, Logan would still be alive today.
The Alleged Killer’s Charges and Legal Status
Dickey has been charged with murder, two counts of first-degree burglary, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and multiple counts of theft, including grand larceny and financial transaction card theft. He is currently being held without bail at the Lexington County Detention Center. If convicted, Dickey could face a life sentence.
However, Federico believes this punishment is not enough to bring justice for his daughter. He is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to prevent further tragedies caused by repeat offenders being allowed to roam free.
A Call to Action
Federico warned that he would continue to fight for justice until lawmakers address the issues surrounding violent crime and repeat offenders. He vowed, “I will fight until my last breath for my daughter. You need to fight for the rest of our children, the rest of the innocents and stop protecting the people that keep taking them from us. Please.”
Federico’s emotional testimony echoes a growing frustration among families affected by violent crime, as well as advocates for tougher laws surrounding repeat offenders.
