The Magoffin Homestead is reportedly haunted by spirits such as Joseph Magoffin's brother-in-law, Charles Richardson, who is said to rock in his favorite chair, and "Uncle Charlie," who opens and closes doors and interferes with the lights. The house is also believed to be home to other apparitions and paranormal activity, contributing to its reputation as a genuinely haunted location in El Paso, Texas. Charles Richardson: The ghost of Joseph Magoffin's brother-in-law and best friend is said to be a resident of the homestead. Uncle Charlie: Another spirit, known as "Uncle Charlie," is often seen rocking in the rocking chair where he died and has been observed opening and closing doors and fiddling with the lights. Visitors and staff have reported doors opening and closing on their own and lights flickering or turning on and off without explanation. The rocking chair once belonging to Uncle Charlie is a focus of paranormal activity, with claims of it rocking by itself.