Father Advocates for ‘Logan’s Law’ to Close Legal Loopholes After Daughter’s Murder

The father of Logan Federico, a 22-year-old college student who was murdered during a home invasion, is pushing for legislative changes to prevent similar tragedies. Stephen Federico is demanding that federal legislators address legal loopholes that allow career criminals back on the streets.

Stephen is promoting ‘Logan’s Law,’ a bill that would establish a public database for repeat violent offenders. It aims to improve communication across counties and states and hold prosecutors accountable for their handling of habitual criminals. The legislation seeks to address systemic issues that allowed Logan’s alleged killer, Alexander Dickey, to evade long-term confinement despite a lengthy criminal record.

During a roundtable discussion on crime reduction in South Carolina, attended by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Federico stressed the importance of this legislation. He expressed his determination to prevent further loss of life, stating, “This was preventable. And I’m not going to save just one more life. I’m going to save thousands.” He likened domestic criminal justice failures to challenges in immigration enforcement.

Alexander Dickey is accused of killing Logan Federico during a home invasion in Columbia, South Carolina on May 3. Columbia police reported that Dickey drove a stolen vehicle to the neighborhood and committed a series of crimes, including stealing vehicle keys, a firearm, and ultimately shooting Logan Federico, who was awake during the intrusion.

The proposed law has been introduced by U.S. Rep. Russell Fry and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Fry compared the proposal to existing public registries for sexual offenders, explaining, “Common sense works. Common sense is easy. We have a sexual abuse registry that is publicly searchable. This is for violent crimes – it’s the same concept.”

Attorney General Blanche encouraged lawmakers to act swiftly, emphasizing the need to prioritize public safety. “It took a tragedy to push it to the forefront,” Blanche remarked. “The worst thing we could do is not act.” He expressed optimism for bipartisan support, noting, “I don’t think it’s a controversial issue… I know President Trump supports it.”

Logan Federico, an aspiring nurse, was fatally shot on May 3, 2025, while staying with friends in South Carolina. Stephen Federico highlighted the systemic failures that allowed her alleged killer, Dickey, to remain free despite a history of crime dating back to 2013, including convictions for burglary and robbery.

Federico criticized policies such as reduced sentencing and no-cash bail. He asserted, “What we do as a society right now is make the criminal more important than the innocent. We have turned the page. We are the underdogs.” The proposal for ‘Logan’s Law’ seeks to address these concerns by ensuring stricter oversight of repeat violent offenders.