The Hunter
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<p>A gripping true crime story of survival, justice, and the power of a mother’s love.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>This series contains very strong language and deals with sexual abuse. </p> <p>Email the team <a href="mailto:thehunter@bbc.com">thehunter@bbc.com</a></p> <p>Host: Anaya Echo Hawk</p> <p>Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill</p> <p>Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby</p> <p>Production management: Juliette Harvey</p> <p>Executive Producer: Joe Kent</p> <p>The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production</p>
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November 17, 2025
BONUS: "This is such a cool, badass native lady"
<p>How did Lydia’s son react to listening to The Hunter? In this bonus episode, producer Emma Weatherill brings Lydia Lerma and Anaya Echo Hawk back to answer your questions, share their raw reactions, and reveal the moments that stayed with them long after the series ended.</p> <p>This episode contains some strong language and deals with sexual abuse.</p> <p>Email the team <a href="mailto:thehunter@bbc.com">thehunter@bbc.com</a></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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 – 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></p> <p>Host and producer: Emma Weatherill</p> <p>Guests: Lydia Lerma and Anaya Echo Hawk</p> <p>Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby</p> <p>Production management: Juliette Harvey</p> <p>Executive Producer: Joe Kent</p> <p>The Hunter is a BBC Studios production</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is The Hunter?
<p>A gripping true crime story of survival, justice, and the power of a mother’s love.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>This series contains very strong language and deals with sexual abuse. </p> <p>Email the team <a href="mailto:thehunter@bbc.com">thehunter@bbc.com</a></p> <p>Host: Anaya Echo Hawk</p> <p>Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill</p> <p>Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby</p> <p>Production management: Juliette Harvey</p> <p>Executive Producer: Joe Kent</p> <p>The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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