Mystery surrounds 19th century 'vampire' found buried in New England with his thigh bones crossed over his chest

• A 19th century skeleton buried in an unusual position was uncovered in Connecticut in 1990.
• The skeleton's skull and limbs were arranged on top of its ribs in a skull-and-crossbones motif.
• Scientists, who reconstructed the man's face, believe that he was thought to be a vampire, but others aren't so sure.

The story behind a 19th century "vampire" who was found buried in rural Connecticut in 1990 has baffled scientists for decades.