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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. Email the team thehunter@bbc.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
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The Predator: "Death would be too easy"
In Mexico, with danger at every turn, Lydia is closer than ever - but getting too close could mean risking everything. The FBI warns her to stand down, but she’s come too far to quit. With tensions high and tempers flaring, a plan is set in motion. But nothing prepares her for what she sees wh
The Prey: "I need to get eyes on this guy"
To catch a predator, think like one. Lydia builds a digital dragnet, using social media and online sleuthing to track her prey’s escape route. Lydia begins piecing together a trail, using instincts honed in the wilderness and from her Lipan Apache heritage. But when new evidence surfaces, she
The Phone Call: "I'm going to make you famous"
A taped confession should mean justice - but what if the predator disappears? As Lydia struggles to keep her family together, the weight of what’s to come is unbearable. Then, an unexpected turn leaves her questioning whether justice will ever be served. This episode contains some strong langu
The Revelation: "I could kill my children's father"
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 purs
The Hunter: Trailer
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 hear