The Fairmont Hotel in Deadwood, SD is known for frequent paranormal activity, including objects moving and cold spots, attributed to its history as a former brothel and its association with Jack McCall, the murderer of Wild Bill Hickok. Guests and investigators have reported experiences in the "touchy feely room" and a variety of ghostly encounters throughout the building, which has been featured on ghost hunting television shows. The Fairmont Hotel was originally a brothel, a history that contributes to the numerous ghost stories and paranormal investigations associated with the location. The most famous ghost said to inhabit the hotel is that of Jack McCall. He is known to dangerously stroke unsuspecting women on the first floor and is a common sight for visitors and employees. This room has a particularly high concentration of paranormal activity, where guests have reported their hands being lifted and feet moved, and experienced feelings of an evil presence. Due to its reputation for paranormal occurrences, the Fairmont Hotel has been featured on various television shows and paranormal investigation programs. Reports include objects moving on their own, especially in the "touchy feely room". Electronic devices have been reported to malfunction, with instances of insulin pump batteries draining rapidly during investigations. Female spirits have been heard yelling for help, and the presence of orbs has been noted. Guests and investigators have also reported encountering cold spots and a sense of being watched or a dark energy.