Mysterious 19th Century Vampire's Burial Revealed

The mystery surrounding a 19th-century skeleton found buried in Connecticut in 1990 has intrigued scientists for decades. The skeleton, believed to be that of a vampire, had its skull and thigh bones arranged in a skull-and-crossbones motif on top of its ribcage. DNA analysis and genealogy research revealed the man's name as John Baker, a 55-year-old who died of tuberculosis in 1826. The positioning of the skeleton suggests that it was believed to prevent the deceased from walking around and attacking the living. AI modeling and 3D scanning were used to reconstruct the man's face, revealing fair skin, brown or hazel eyes, brown or black hair, and some freckles. The discovery sheds light on the "vampire panic" that swept New England in the early 1800s.