Rephonic
Artwork for The Hunter
Lydia Lerma
Andrew Vanderwaal
Justice
FBI
Child Sexual Abuse
World Of Secrets
Apartment Bombings
Vanderwaal
Fort Collins
True Crime
Child Abuse
Child Cancer Scam
Vladimir Putin
Wondery Plus
Colorado
Guatemala
Sexual Assault
Anaya Echo Hawk
Cancer
Russia

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Janita Kennedy
A medicine person and hand trembler who assists Lydia emotionally and spiritually.
Navajo Community
Episode: The Predator: "Death would be too easy"
Ivan Alexander de Leon
Lydia's tribal brother in Mexico who helps her in the hunt for Vanderwaal.
Native Apache Community
Episode: The Predator: "Death would be too easy"
Russell Lambert
Outfitter and Lydia's boyfriend
Episode: The Prey: "I need to get eyes on this guy"
Jacey Marmaduke
Local journalist at the Coloradoan newspaper
Coloradoan
Episode: The Prey: "I need to get eyes on this guy"
Kim Jordan
Victim advocate for Lydia
Episode: The Prey: "I need to get eyes on this guy"

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Anaya Echo Hawk
Host with notable experience in highlighting Indigenous narratives and perspectives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • A gripping, well-told story of one woman and her friends' quest for justice for her son - well worth a listen!

    Podchaser
    4
    Louise Reeve
    a month ago
  • Redemptive story

    From trauma comes justice. A very well told story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OzEco
    Australia2 months ago
  • Not sure how I feel...

    Lydia clearly loves her children very much and I know she's doing the absolute very best she can, which is all any of us could hope for. I also feel sad that so much of this story is about her pain and her perception of the stigma of childhood sexual abuse. The way this is presented and how she talks about wanting to shoot herself every single day with her apparently accessible firearms makes it sounds like being a sexual abuse victim is the worst thing that can happen to a child and parent. Obv... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sadie summit
    United States3 months ago
  • Well done

    I drive weekends from Massachusetts to Maine in this podcast was great. Fascinating story. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dafhjcd
    United States4 months ago
  • So powerful!

    I binged this series. What an incredible story of a fierce, determined mama. At its heart, it’s about healing. Loved the layers relating to ancestral/cultural practices and how they supported mom and son on this traumatic journey. A well produced, well written podcast that really moved me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    medderlove
    United States5 months ago

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The podcast has been described as powerful and validating for those who have experienced similar trauma, particularly in parenting.
Listeners praise the storytelling for its emotional depth and compelling narrative, highlighting a mother's fierce love and determination.
Overall, the quality of production and narration has received acclaim, with many finding it well-done and engaging.
Some feedback reflects that the show can be tough to listen to due to its heavy subject matter, requiring sensitivity from the audience.
A few listeners expressed concern regarding the sensationalism of crime but acknowledged the importance of the issues presented.

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Apple Podcasts
#192
Denmark/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#241
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#243
India/True Crime

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BONUS: "This is such a cool, badass native lady"
Q: Anaya, how do you feel about the community support Lydia received?
Anaya expressed gratitude for the role of community in Lydia's journey and emphasized that every child deserves a safe childhood.
BONUS: "This is such a cool, badass native lady"
Q: Lydia, has your son listened to the series, and what did he think?
Lydia shared that her son was pleased and impressed, wanting her comfort after listening.

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What is The Hunter about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents a powerful true crime narrative centered around a mother's fierce determination to seek justice for her son. It tracks Lydia Lerma as she fiercely pursues a criminal after discovering that her son has fallen victim to severe abuse. The series intertwines her emotional journey with the urgent realities of navigating the legal system and the dangers of confronting a predator, as she embarks on a harrowing international manhunt spanning from the Rocky Mountains to Mexico. Each episode reveals Lydia's struggle against both current threats and her own past traumas, offering a compelling examination of resilience, advocacy, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones. The podcast is notably characterized by its r... more

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