Justice hangs in the balance. After everything she’s sacrificed, justice is finally within reach. But the legal system is unpredictable, and the fight is far from over. As Lydia prepares for the battle of her life, she realizes this isn’t just about her son - it’s about every survivor still waiting for their day in court.

This episode contains very strong language and deals with sexual abuse.  

Email the team thehunter@bbc.com

If 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 Hawk

Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill

Executive Producer: Joe Kent

Sound design: Melvin Rickarby

Legal review: Oriana Williams

Editorial review: Michael Fadda

Production management: Juliette Harvey and Elaina Boateng.

Production Executive: Laura Jordan Rowell.

Development: Anya Saunders and Georgia Moseley

Production Creative Director: James Cook

Director of Audio: Richard Knight.

The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production

Justice hangs in the balance. After everything she&rsquo;s sacrificed, justice is finally within reach. But the legal system is unpredictable, and the fight is far from over. As Lydia prepares for the battle of her life, she realizes this isn&rsquo;t just about her son - it&rsquo;s about every survivor still waiting for their day in court.
This episode 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>
If you are in the UK and have been affected by the issues in this series, please visit <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/">BBC Action Line</a> to find information on organisations that can help.&nbsp;
In the US, there are a range of services available through the Traumatic Stress Institute which provides an <a href="https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/hotline-list/">A &ndash; Z helpdesk and helpline</a>. Wherever you are in the world, you can search for an appropriate service at <a href="http://www.findahelpline.com/">www.findahelpline.com.</a>
Host: Anaya Echo Hawk
Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill
Executive Producer: Joe Kent
Sound design: Melvin Rickarby
Legal review: Oriana Williams
Editorial review: Michael Fadda
Production management: Juliette Harvey and Elaina Boateng.
Production Executive: Laura Jordan Rowell.
Development: Anya Saunders and Georgia Moseley
Production Creative Director: James Cook
Director of Audio: Richard Knight.
The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production

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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