Ep 9. Devil Dog

In the ninth episode of Ghost Hunters International season 1, titled "Devil Dog," the team investigates the paranormal activities at the Devil's Backbone Tavern, located in Fischer, Texas. The tavern, built-in 1907, has a history of being a popular spot for local cowboys and travelers passing through, but it also has a dark past that includes gunfights, mysterious deaths, and even an execution in the nearby woods.

The team arrives at the tavern to find that the owners and employees have reported strange occurrences, including unexplained voices, apparitions, and objects moving on their own. They set up their equipment and split into two teams to cover more ground.

The first team includes Susan Slaughter and Barry FitzGerald. They begin their investigation by exploring the tavern's basement, which is said to be the most active area. The team uses a thermal imaging camera to detect any temperature changes, but they're unable to find any significant differences. They also set up a device to detect any electromagnetic field fluctuations, but it doesn't pick up anything unusual.

Next, they move to the upstairs bar area where they experience some strange noises. They hear footsteps and unexplained whispering, but the source of the sounds is not immediately identifiable. Unable to find anything substantial, they move onto the second team.

The second team consists of Robb Demarest, Joe Chin, and Paul Bradford. They begin their investigation upstairs and immediately start experiencing activity. They hear a loud bang coming from the area, and the team members feel as if they're being watched. They set up a laser grid to detect any movement and record their investigation for any potential evidence.

As they continue their investigation, they hear footsteps coming from the attic area. The team investigates the sound and discovers a secret room that had been sealed off for many years. The room is filled with old furniture and artifacts, and the team senses a presence within the room. They set up equipment to try to capture any evidence of this presence, but they do not see any significant results.

Later, the team decides to investigate the nearby woods where an execution had occurred in the past. They hear strange whispers and feel as if something is following them. They also find an abandoned rusted car that has a mysterious backstory, but they do not find anything paranormal related to the vehicle.

Towards the end of the episode, the team shares their findings with the tavern's owners and employees. They played some of the recorded audio of their investigation, which had captured some very strange and unexplained sounds. The team concludes that the tavern is, in fact, haunted, and assures the owners and employees that they will be safe as long as they do not provoke the spirits.

Overall, the team's investigation at Devil's Backbone Tavern is filled with strange noises, whispered conversations, and dark unknowns. The team worked hard to capture any evidence of paranormal activity and present their findings to the owner. Ultimately, the investigation left the team feeling in awe and perhaps even slightly unsettled at what they uncovered.