1950s 1952 to 1953 — Freak Show The majority of the events in Freak Show occur. The season begins with Bette and Dot Tattler joining Fräulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities. Twisty the Clown and Dandy Mott intermingle and go on separate killing sprees. Twisty is claimed by Edward Mordrake, while Dandy is murdered by the band of freaks. Elsa Mars sells the show and runs off the Hollywood. 1953 — Roanoke Dandy's death marks the end of the Mott lineage. The massive house in Roanoke goes up for sale. Image Source: Everett Collection