The Yorktown Memorial Hospital in Texas is described as one of the most haunted places in the state, with paranormal activity fueled by a history of tragedy and a documented record of over 2,000 deaths. The abandoned building is characterized by a "creepy and oppressive" atmosphere, where original fixtures and old papers have been left untouched for decades. Visitors and paranormal investigators have documented numerous ghostly encounters and occurrences throughout the hospital. Dark, human-shaped apparitions are commonly reported, especially in hallways. Some investigators have captured what they believe are photos of full-body apparitions of a man and a woman. A silhouette of a person watching from inside the building has been seen by some witnesses. In the maternity ward, a doll has reportedly spoken on its own. Visitors have heard disembodied voices, including screams and voices telling them to "kill me". The sound of footsteps is frequently heard, even when no one is there. Audio recordings made in the chapel have captured the sound of a choir. Unintelligible whispers have been reported in various locations. Reports include being physically scratched by unseen forces. People have described being touched, poked, or punched by unseen entities. There are accounts of rocks and other objects being thrown. Paranormal tools, like EMF detectors, go off in the presence of spirits, even without a power source.