1970s 1970 to 1971 — Asylum Judy passes away under Kit Walker's care after he checks her out of Briarcliff. Lana Winters exposes Briarcliff for the monstrous place it is, which causes it to be shut down and abandoned. Timothy Howard (Joseph Fiennes) takes his own life. 1971 — Coven Fiona Goode (Jessica Lange) kills the reigning Supreme. After successfully performing the Seven Wonders, she is crowned the next Supreme. 1973 — Roanoke The members of the Chen family are brutally murdered in Roanoke. 1978 — Murder House The opening scene of the series! Two young twin boys are brutally murdered by the Infantata. Image Source: Everett Collection