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: Ben Harmon discovers a rare medical phenomenon where Vivien's twins have different fathers —one fathered by Ben and the other by Tate (the "Rubber Man").

In the American Horror Story episode "" (Season 1, Episode 9), the series masterfully blends one of Los Angeles' most infamous true crimes—the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short , better known as the Black Dahlia —with the supernatural lore of the Murder House . 🎬 Historical Reimagining: The Black Dahlia

The episode opens with a 1947 flashback where Elizabeth Short (played by Mena Suvari ) visits the house for dental work by Dr. David Curran. The show presents a fictional resolution to her real-life unsolved murder : [S1E9] Spooky Little Girl

: Reviewers noted the episode's focus on the commodification of women's bodies and the pursuit of fame at any cost.

: The cigarettes Travis buys for Constance are labeled "Pell Mell," a pun on the brand Pall Mall meaning "in a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner ". : Ben Harmon discovers a rare medical phenomenon

: This is the only episode of the first season where Violet Harmon is entirely absent.

The episode serves as a critical turning point for the season's central mysteries: David Curran

: Short is accidentally killed by a lethal dose of anesthesia after being raped by Dr. Curran.