At a congressional hearing held Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, Stephen Federico, the father of 22-year-old Logan Federico, sharply criticized federal and state lawmakers for enacting crime policies he says allowed his daughter’s alleged killer—a repeat offender—to remain free.
Logan was shot and killed on May 3 while staying at a home in Columbia, South Carolina. Authorities say Alexander Dickey, 30, broke into the residence and fatally shot her. Dickey allegedly had an extensive criminal history—reportedly 39 arrests and 25 felony charges—yet served just over 600 days in prison across ten years.
During his remarks, Federico described the break-in, the moments leading up to the shooting, and Logan’s final plea for help. He implored lawmakers to consider how their decisions on sentencing, parole, and rehabilitation laws affect public safety.
Federico warned that the justice system’s repeated leniency toward dangerous individuals undermines deterrence and jeopardizes innocent lives. He pledged to continue advocating for tougher crime reforms in his daughter’s memory.
Authorities charged Dickey with multiple counts, including murder, first-degree burglary, and weapons offenses. The investigation is ongoing as prosecutors prepare to present their case.