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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect appears in court Tuesday for murder of Waxhaw student shot while visiting friends in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The man accused of killing a 22-year-old college student from Waxhaw, North Carolina, is set to appear in Columbia Municipal Court on Tuesday. Alexander Dickey, a convicted felon, is facing a long list of serious charges connected to a violent home invasion that left South Piedmont Community College student Logan Federico dead. RELATED: More than $33,000 raised for family of slain Waxhaw college student Dickey, who remains in jail without bond, will stand before a judge on Tuesday to hear the charges formally read against him: Murder Two counts of first-degree burglary Two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime Two counts of grand larceny (valued between $2,000 and $10,000) One count of grand larceny (valued over $10,000) Three counts of financial transaction card theft Possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon Authorities said Dickey broke into two homes in Columbia, S.C., fatally shooting Federico in one of them. He is also accused of stealing credit cards, a firearm, and a vehicle. After attempting to flee, police said Dickey set a home on fire and had to be rescued before he was arrested. The murder has devastated Federico's family and community. Known for her kind heart and dreams of becoming a teacher, Logan was visiting friends in Columbia at the time of the deadly break-in. Her father, Stephen Federico, spoke at a recent news conference. 'You can't kill my spirit,' he said. 'You can kill my body, but not the love shared by my family and friends.' A GoFundMe campaign set up to help with funeral expenses and support the family has already raised more than $34,000. The fundraiser remembers Logan as 'a proud Eagles fan who now watches from above' and someone who 'leaves behind her brother Jacob, her loving parents, and countless people who were better for knowing her.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sky News AU
12-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Swiftie college coed was executed as she slept by ‘career criminal' who broke in then went on shopping spree with her credit cards: cops
An aspiring teacher and devoted Swiftie was executed as she slept by a 'career criminal' who stole her credit cards and went on a shopping spree, cops said. And her heart-broken father says he's still waiting for her to reply to his last text message to her, 'goodnight, I love you.' College coed Logan Federico, 22, of Waxhaw, NC, was visiting friends in Columbia, SC on May 3 when a prowler broke into a rental house, swiped her credit cards, and gunned her down, the Columbia Police Department said in a press conference. A student at South Piedmont Community College, Logan worked two jobs and was planning to transfer to the College of Charleston to become a teacher, her father, Stephen Federico, told WIS News 10. She was known for her bubbly personality, work ethic, and obsession with Taylor Swift, Federico said. 'She was strong-willed from the start,' the heartbroken father said through tears. 'She loved animals, she was a people person, she drew people in. It was the right people, too, people who needed to be uplifted,' he said. Alexander Dickey, 30, a career criminal with 40 prior charges, allegedly broke into the rental home where Federico was staying with a stolen gun and opened fire after stealing from the house. 'She was asleep,' Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said, calling her a 'true victim.' Dickey went on a shopping spree the next day with Logan's credit cards, and was caught shortly after he was spotted emerging from the woods, stealing a car, and driving to a residence in Gaston, cops said. 'We texted the night she got there to make sure she was safe,' her dad recalled. 'Wednesday night, which became a tradition with all of us, I always sent a text that said 'goodnight, I love you, I'm going to bed,' and they [his family] always responded… I'm still waiting for hers,' he said. Logan's last text message was to her boss at a Charlotte bar, Jeff Reed, who helped kickstart her career as a bartender, Federico said. 'One of the last things she said to me was 'I love you,'' Reed told the outlet about her last shift. His bar is now naming a cocktail after her called 'The Queen,' as a tribute to Logan's favorite nickname for her managers. Proceeds from the drink will go to her family, Reed said. Logan is survived by her father, mother, and brother. Federico gave a defiant speech to his daughter's alleged killer during a press conference. 'The message I wanted to send to Dickey, who took my daughter's life — this is from her: 'You can't kill my spirit. You might be able to kill my body … but you cannot kill my love that my family and friends shared with me.' Dickey faces a slew of charges, including murder, burglary, weapons possession, and credit card theft. Cops say he had convictions for robbery, grand larceny, and resisting arrest. He is scheduled to appear at the Columbia Municipal Court on Tuesday. Originally published as Swiftie college coed was executed as she slept by 'career criminal' who broke in then went on shopping spree with her credit cards: cops
New York Post
11-05-2025
- New York Post
Swiftie college coed was executed as she slept by ‘career criminal' who broke in then went on shopping spree with her credit cards: cops
An aspiring teacher and devoted Swiftie was executed as she slept by a 'career criminal' who stole her credit cards and went on a shopping spree, cops said. And her heart-broken father says he's still waiting for her to reply to his last text message to her, 'goodnight, I love you.' College coed Logan Federico, 22, of Waxhaw, N.C., was visiting friends in Columbia, S.C. on May 3 when a prowler broke into a rental house, swiped her credit cards, and gunned her down, the Columbia Police Department said in a press conference. Advertisement 5 Logan Federico, 22, of Waxhaw, N.C., was sleeping when a 'career criminal' broke in and shot her to death, cops say. Facebook/Stephen Federico A student at South Piedmont Community College, Logan worked two jobs and was planning to transfer to the College of Charleston to become a teacher, her father, Stephen Federico, told WIS News 10 She was known for her bubbly personality, work ethic, and obsession with Taylor Swift, Federico said. Advertisement 'She was strong-willed from the start,' the heartbroken father said through tears. 'She loved animals, she was a people person, she drew people in. It was the right people, too, people who needed to be uplifted,' he said. 5 'She was strong-willed from the start,' Logan's heartbroken father Stephen Federico said through tears. WIS News 10 5 Logan worked two jobs while attending community college and had plans to transfer to the College of Charleston after visiting the city. Facebook/Stephen Federico Advertisement Alexander Dickey, 30, a career criminal with 40 prior charges, allegedly broke into the rental home where Federico was staying with a stolen gun and opened fire after stealing from the house. 'She was asleep,' Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said, calling her a 'true victim.' 5 Alexander Dickey allegedly broke into the rental home and opened fire on Logan after stealing from the house. Lexington SC Detention Center Dickey went on a shopping spree the next day with Logan's credit cards, and was caught shortly after he was spotted emerging from the woods, stealing a car, and driving to a residence in Gaston, cops said. Advertisement 'We texted the night she got there to make sure she was safe,' her dad recalled. 'Wednesday night, which became a tradition with all of us, I always sent a text that said 'goodnight, I love you, I'm going to bed,' and they [his family] always responded… I'm still waiting for hers,' he said. Logan's last text message was to her boss at a Charlotte bar, Jeff Reed, who helped kickstart her career as a bartender, Federico said. 'One of the last things she said to me was 'I love you,'' Reed told the outlet about her last shift. His bar is now naming a cocktail after her called 'The Queen,' as a tribute to Logan's favorite nickname for her managers. Proceeds from the drink will go to her family, Reed said. Logan is survived by her father, mother, and brother. 5 Federico gave a defiant speech to his daughter's alleged killer during a press conference. Columbia Police Department, SC¿ Federico gave a defiant speech to his daughter's alleged killer during a press conference. Advertisement 'The message I wanted to send to Dickey, who took my daughter's life — this is from her: 'You can't kill my spirit. You might be able to kill my body … but you cannot kill my love that my family and friends shared with me.' Dickey faces a slew of charges, including murder, burglary, weapons possession, and credit card theft. Cops say he had convictions for robbery, grand larceny, and resisting arrest. He is scheduled to appear at the Columbia Municipal Court on Tuesday.
