The San Juan Hotel in San Juan, Texas is associated with legends of the paranormal, particularly a young prostitute murdered on the second floor, whose spirit is said to cry for help from a second-story window. The hotel's history also includes racial violence, particularly during the La Matanza period, and the presence of the Texas Ranger Tom Mayfield, a long-term tenant whose violent actions and eventual death may have left lingering spirits. People claim to see the murdered woman's ghost, and some believe that the souls of victims from the historical violence are trapped on the property. A frequently cited legend describes a young prostitute who was murdered on the second floor of the hotel by a client who refused to pay her. Her spirit is believed to be seen weeping from the second-story window, particularly at night. Another figure linked to the hotel's hauntings is Tom Mayfield, a former Texas Ranger who lived at the hotel for the last 11 years of his life. Some believe his ghost, or the ghosts of others he wronged, may still roam the hotel. The hotel is also considered a potential site for the spirits of those who suffered during La Matanza, a period of intense racial violence against Mexican-Americans.