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Count Dracula was inspired by one of the suspects believed to be Jack the Ripper, an author has claimed in a new book. Andy Struthers, 54, rubbishes conventional theories that Bram Stoker's vampire was based on feared Romanian ruler Vlad the Impaler and has spent 10 years researching the character's genesis.  Early research concluded it could be an Anglican priest from Devon named Sabine Baring-Gould.  But he now believes Dracula to be based on convicted criminal Francis Tumblety, who some historians believe to be Jack the Ripper.   Francis Tumblety (left) was known to have been in the ...

Serial killer Jack the Ripper suspect was real-life inspiration for original 'Dracula' Andy Struthers, 54, of Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, believes Bram Stoker's vampire Dracula was inspired by a criminal suspected of being serial killer Jack the Ripper The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include...