Alois Estermann | |
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| Born | 2 October 1954 Gunzwil, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Died | 4 May 1998 (aged 43) Vatican City |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Allegiance |  Vatican City |
| Service | Swiss Guard |
| Spouse(s) | Gladys Meza Romero |
Alois Estermann (29 October 1954 – 4 May 1998) was the 31st Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Estermann and his wife were murdered in his apartment in Vatican City on 4 May 1998, the same day he was confirmed in his position after serving as acting commander for over a year. His murderer, Vice Corporal Cédric Tornay, then killed himself. Estermann's death spawned numerous conspiracy theories.