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The HunterAuthor: BBC Studios
A gripping true crime story of survival, justice, and the power of a mothers love.A mothers love is fierce. A mothers 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 womans 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. 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 thehunter@bbc.comHost: Anaya Echo HawkProducer and writer: Emma WeatherillSound designer: Melvin RickarbyProduction management: Juliette HarveyExecutive Producer: Joe KentThe Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production Language: en Genres: Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Revelation: "I could kill my children's father": 1
Episode 1
Tuesday, 8 July, 2025
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 thehunter@bbc.comIf 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 HawkProducer and writer: Emma WeatherillSound designer: Melvin RickarbyProduction management: Juliette HarveyExecutive Producer: Joe KentThe Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
