The Hunter

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A taped confession should mean justice - but what if the predator disappears? As Lydia struggles to keep her family together, the weight of what’s to come is unbearable. Then, an unexpected turn leaves her questioning whether justice will ever be served. This episode contains some 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 Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby Production management: Juliette Harvey Executive Producer: Joe Kent The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   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 Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby Production management: Juliette Harvey Executive Producer: Joe Kent The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To catch a predator, think like one. Lydia builds a digital dragnet, using social media and online sleuthing to track her prey’s escape route. Lydia begins piecing together a trail, using instincts honed in the wilderness and from her Lipan Apache heritage. But when new evidence surfaces, she realizes she’s not the only one searching. 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 Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby Production management: Juliette Harvey Executive Producer: Joe Kent The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Mexico, with danger at every turn, Lydia is closer than ever - but getting too close could mean risking everything. The FBI warns her to stand down, but she’s come too far to quit. With tensions high and tempers flaring, a plan is set in motion. But nothing prepares her for what she sees when the moment finally arrives. This episode contains some 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 Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby Production management: Juliette Harvey Executive Producer: Joe Kent The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.