Ryder's ghost is a paranormal entity believed to haunt both Pier 69 and the area around the formerly deceased's home in Grove Street. After Ryder's death in the mission Pier 69, several myth hunters reported encountering a ghostly apparition in both locations. Unlike other paranormal entities reported, the Ryder's ghost is allegedly hostile and will attack the player on sight, typically with melee weapons or fists. Other players report that Ryder can also be seen driving around San Fierro Bay in the speeder boat he used in the final chase of the mission.
To date, no compelling evidence has surfaced of the existence of any paranormal entity in San Andreas, making Ryder's Ghost a similarly unlikely occurrence. Additionally, critics were quick to point out that many people who propagated the myth are known modders, making their reports most likely the result of modifications. Since the inception of the myth, multiple mods have been made to add Ryder posthumously, casting further doubt on the myth's credibility.