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.  

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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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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. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.