 During the next few years, Hammer had multiple execution dates set for January 14, 1999, November 16, 2000, February 2001, and June 8, 2004.Weeks before his first execution date, Hammer contacted Sister Camille D’Arienzo, a Sister of Mercy, asking for prayers for him and his victim.Sister Camille traveled from New York to USP-Allenwood with a laicized priest to visit Hammer just 2 weeks from his scheduled execution.