Logan Federico was a 22-year-old aspiring educator who was tragically shot and killed on May 3, 2025, during a home invasion near the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. She was visiting friends at the time when Alexander Devonte Dickey, a 30-year-old man with a long criminal record including 39 arrests and 25 felonies, broke into the residence. He stole car keys, a firearm, and later entered the home where Logan was sleeping, fatally shooting her after dragging her out of bed. Despite his extensive criminal history, Dickey had been repeatedly released from jail after short stints, prompting outrage from Logan's father, Stephen Federico, who has been vocally demanding justice and stricter crime policies. He has testified before lawmakers, highlighting the failure of the justice system to keep a repeat violent offender off the streets and prevent this devastating loss. The case remains active with ongoing prosecution efforts against Dickey, who faces multiple charges including murder, burglary, and weapons offenses.
