Father of Murder Victim Advocates for Repeat Offender Registry Legislation

<p>Stephen Federico, the father of Logan Federico, a 22-year-old college student murdered during a home break-in, is advocating for federal lawmakers to address legal loopholes that permit repeat offenders to remain on the streets. He is promoting "Logan’s Law," a proposed legislative measure that would create a public database for repeat violent offenders, enhance communication across counties and states, and increase accountability for prosecutors managing habitual criminals.</p><p>The proposed legislation aims to address systemic issues that allowed Logan's accused killer, Alexander Dickey, to evade long-term imprisonment despite a significant criminal history. Federico stated, "This was preventable. And d-----, I'm not going to save just one more life. I'm going to save thousands," during a crime reduction roundtable in South Carolina attended by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.</p><p>Federico highlighted broader systemic failures in the criminal justice system, likening them to gaps in immigration enforcement. He remarked, "We are fighting 15 million that crossed our borders — some horrific criminals, some not. Now we're also fighting the constant felon. How are we supposed to win without Logan's Law?"</p><p>Logan's Law was introduced by U.S. Representative Russell Fry, R-S.C., and the late Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., but has not yet been formally debated in either the House or the Senate.</p><p>Fry compared the proposed law to existing public registries, stating, "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 urged lawmakers to act quickly, noting, "It took a tragedy to push it to the forefront. But that's OK. I think the worst thing we could do is not act." He expressed optimism for bipartisan support, mentioning that former President Trump endorses the proposal.</p><p>Logan Federico was shot on May 3, 2025, while staying with friends in South Carolina. Dickey allegedly broke into the home, stole items, and fatally shot Federico, who was awake during the incident. Federico's father emphasized that Dickey killed his daughter not for material gain, but to eliminate a potential witness.</p><p>Dickey has a criminal record dating back to 2013, with convictions including breaking and entering, burglary, grand larceny, strong-arm robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle, and resisting arrest. Critics argue that he was able to evade significant consequences due to a lenient justice system. Federico criticized current policies, stating, "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."</p><p><i>Fox News' David Spunt contributed to this report.</i></p>