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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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BONUS: "This is such a cool, badass native lady"
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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The Trial: "Here’s my redemption"
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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The Chase: "I was not going to rest"
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Predator: "Death would be too easy"
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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The Prey: "I need to get eyes on this guy"
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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The Phone Call: "I'm going to make you famous"
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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The Revelation: "I could kill my children's father"
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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The Hunter: Trailer
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Jul 02, 2025 |