He was known for his heavy drinking and for cheating when it came to gambling. During his stay at the Horton, he found himself running to escape the violent threats against his life that were being made by creditors who were tired of not getting the money he owed them. One night, after an altercation with these henchmen and already suffering from one gunshot wound, Whitaker raced back to his room at the Horton and hid inside the armoire. Unfortunately for him, he was followed and subsequently shot to death inside the armoire. His room, #309, has long been a hotbed of paranormal activity and many believe it is old Roger himself who’s doing the haunting.