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.

When Lydia Lerma learns the horrifying truth about what was done to her son, she doesn&rsquo;t wait for justice - she goes after it.
The Hunter is a gripping true crime story about one mother&rsquo;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&rsquo;t just a story of crime. It&rsquo;s a story of courage. Of resilience. Of a mother who refuses to back down.
Because when justice won&rsquo;t come to you&hellip; sometimes, you have to hunt it down.

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

A gripping true crime story of survival, justice, and the power of a mother&rsquo;s love.
A mother&rsquo;s love is fierce. A mother&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
The Hunter is a thrilling true crime documentary following one woman&rsquo;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Email the team&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thehunter@bbc.com">thehunter@bbc.com</a>
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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