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Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina is urging for the death penalty for Alexander Dickey, a repeat offender charged with the murder of college student Logan Federico. Federico’s father demands justice for what he describes as a lunatic on a rampage.
On May 3, Dickey, a 30-year-old with a lengthy criminal record, allegedly shot and killed the 22-year-old Federico during a violent home invasion in Columbia, South Carolina. Mace highlighted that Dickey has a history of 40 arrests, reflecting a troubling pattern of criminal behavior.
Stephen Federico, Logan’s father, expressed his outrage during a recent interview. “They had their chance with Alexander Dickey, and they blew it — that’s why Logan’s not here,” he said on the show Saturday in America.
He insisted on the need for a fair trial, stating, “This is ridiculous. This guy — ‘career criminal’ — I don’t even know if that describes it the right way. He was a lunatic on a rampage.”
In light of these events, Mace publicly shared her letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for South Carolina Bryan Stirling. The letter calls for federal intervention in Dickey’s prosecution.
“The severity of these crimes, including the murder of an innocent 22-year-old girl, clearly demands the death penalty,” Mace emphasized in her correspondence.
The details laid out in the letter recount the troubling actions alleged against Dickey leading up to Federico’s tragic demise. On the evening before the murder, Dickey reportedly fled a traffic stop initiated by the University of South Carolina police. Afterward, he used methamphetamine, crashed his vehicle in a residential area, and committed multiple burglaries.
As part of his criminal spree, Dickey entered Logan Federico’s bedroom armed with a stolen 12-gauge shotgun and shot her at point-blank range. Following the attack, he reportedly stole her credit cards, absconded in a stolen vehicle, and engaged in a shopping spree.
Criticism of Crime Policies
Mace criticized the South Carolina attorney general’s office for what she termed ‘soft-on-crime’ policies. This includes Fifth Circuit Solicitor Byron Gipson, who previously announced a reluctance to pursue the death penalty in this case.
Stephen Federico has been vocal in advocating for stricter crime policies. He appeared before Congress in September, pleading for lawmakers to take action. His emotional appeal highlighted a horrific potential scenario, urging legislators to consider the safety of their own children.
“Think about your kids,” he requested. “Imagine your child coming home, going to sleep, and then being violently awakened by an intruder.”
This tragic case reveals the troubling reality behind crime recidivism. Stephen Federico emphasized Dickey’s alarming history, citing 39 prior arrests and 25 felonies as evidence of the system’s failure to protect citizens.
Federal Intervention Advocated
Mace referenced Executive Order 14164, wherein former President Donald Trump instructed the Department of Justice to seek the death penalty for particularly severe crimes. She asserted there is adequate evidence to charge Dickey under the Hobbs Act, which could lead to a death sentence.
In her letter, Mace expressed concern over South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, noting his inexperience in prosecuting death penalty cases. She suggested that his approach could detrimental to the quest for justice for Logan’s family.
“We worry that Attorney General Wilson has politicized and mishandled this matter, potentially undermining the State’s ability to achieve justice,” Mace stated.
Community Voices Support
Stephen Federico aligned with Mace’s calls for federal action, asserting that the state’s legal system has already failed his daughter. He argued, “The state of South Carolina — the solicitors in any of those offices — don’t deserve Logan’s case. They have failed her already. Why let them fail her again?”
He characterized the case as one that necessitates federal oversight, commending Mace for her proactive stance.
As of this moment, Attorney General Bondi has yet to publicly respond to Mace’s urgent letter. As discussions around policy and public safety continue, the community remains vigilant, advocating for justice in the face of a devastating loss.
