Zahra Baker was a 10 year old Australian girl living in Hickory, North Carolina with her father and new stepmother. The child had suffered bone and lung cancer, had lost a leg and used hearing aids.

When she is reported missing by her father, the story makes national headlines.

Her stepmother Elisa Baker becomes the prime suspect in Zahra's disappearance and is eventually charged with her murder.

Mountain Murders takes a look at the life and crimes of Elisa Baker (the wickedest stepmother).

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