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The Hunter
BBC Studios
Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 7
A gripping true crime story of survival, justice, and the power of a mother’s love.
A mother’s love is fierce. A mother’s fight for justice is unstoppable. When Lydia Lerma discovers the unthinkable has happened to her son, she refuses to wait for justice - she hunts for it.
The Hunter is a thrilling true crime documentary following one woman’s relentless pursuit of a criminal which turns into a high-stakes international manhunt. From the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the streets of Mexico, Lydia stops at nothing - risking her own safety to bring him to justice.
This series contains very strong language and deals with sexual abuse.
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Email the team [email protected]
Host: Anaya Echo Hawk
Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill
Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby
Production management: Juliette Harvey
Executive Producer: Joe Kent
The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production
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Apple Podcasts
🇨🇦 Canada - trueCrime
28/07/2025#6🇨🇦 Canada - General
28/07/2025#17🇬🇧 Great Britain - trueCrime
28/07/2025#8🇺🇸 USA - trueCrime
28/07/2025#79🇨🇦 Canada - trueCrime
27/07/2025#7🇨🇦 Canada - General
27/07/2025#20🇬🇧 Great Britain - trueCrime
27/07/2025#10🇺🇸 USA - trueCrime
27/07/2025#77🇨🇦 Canada - trueCrime
26/07/2025#7🇨🇦 Canada - General
26/07/2025#22
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The Hunter: Trailer
mercredi 2 juillet 2025 • Duration 01:52
When Lydia Lerma learns the horrifying truth about what was done to her son, she doesn’t wait for justice - she goes after it.
The Hunter is a gripping true crime story about one mother’s fearless mission to track down a predator - no matter the cost.
From small-town Colorado to the heart of Mexico, Lydia risks everything to get justice for her son.
This isn’t just a story of crime. It’s a story of courage. Of resilience. Of a mother who refuses to back down.
Because when justice won’t come to you… sometimes, you have to hunt it down.
Binge all episodes of The Hunter exclusively and ad-free, right now on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting wondery.com/links/the-hunter now.
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The Revelation: "I could kill my children's father": 1
Episode 1
mardi 8 juillet 2025 • Duration 34:17
A knock at the door changes everything. A secret that shatters a family. Consumed by rage, Lydia considers vengeance. But instead, she chooses another path: justice. She calls the police and the hunt begins.
The Hunter is a thrilling true crime documentary following one woman’s relentless pursuit of a criminal which turns into a high-stakes international manhunt. From the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the streets of Mexico, Lydia stops at nothing - risking her own safety to bring him to justice.
This episode contains very strong language and deals with sexual abuse.
Binge all episodes of The Hunter exclusively and ad-free, right now on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting wondery.com/links/the-hunter now.
Email the team [email protected]
If you are in the UK and have been affected by the issues in this series, please visit BBC Action Line to find information on organisations that can help.
In the US, there are a range of services available through the Traumatic Stress Institute which provides an A – Z helpdesk and helpline. Wherever you are in the world, you can search for an appropriate service at www.findahelpline.com.
Host: Anaya Echo Hawk
Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill
Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby
Production management: Juliette Harvey
Executive Producer: Joe Kent
The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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