Lyle Menendez and Rebecca Sneed Split After 21 Years.
Lyle Menendez's wife, Rebecca Sneed, recently addressed speculation regarding alleged infidelity, confirming that they have separated after 21 years of marriage. “Hey everyone! This is NOT a cheating scandal.
Lyle and I have been separated for some time now, but we still share a strong friendship and family bond,” Rebecca, 55, stated in a Facebook post on November 21, putting the cheating rumors to rest. “I still manage his Facebook pages with his input, and I remain dedicated to the ongoing fight for Lyle and Erik’s freedom, as I have been for many years.”
Following the announcement of their split, Rebecca encouraged Lyle's supporters to continue backing him and his brother, Erik Menendez, in their quest for freedom from prison. “Please keep this page focused on the abuse survivor support that Lyle envisions,” she added in her post.
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“I’ll keep you all updated on the case's progress because we all share the same goal of seeing them walk free! I will never stop advocating for them. Please continue to stand with us in this fight!” Rebecca made this statement shortly after the Daily Mail reported that Lyle was allegedly involved with a 21-year-old British college student. While she firmly stated that he was not cheating, Rebecca did not confirm or deny the existence of the rumored relationship.
Rebecca and Lyle first connected when she began writing to him after his and Erik’s arrests in 1990. The brothers were arrested and later convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. Lyle and Rebecca tied the knot in 2003, but the exact timing of their separation remains unclear.
After their arrests, Erik, 53, and Lyle maintained that they were victims of their father's abuse and claimed they killed him in self-defense. In 2023, they submitted a petition to overturn their conviction after former Menudo member Roy Rosselló accused José of sexual abuse.
The brothers referenced Roy’s allegations in their petition, along with a newly uncovered letter from Erik to a family member that described the alleged abuse. In October, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon announced that his office would recommend resentencing for Lyle and Erik based on these new findings. “As we proceed with the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have spent 35 years in prison since their 1996 conviction for the murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, we must recognize the profound pain and suffering of the victims’ families,” the District Attorney stated during a press conference.
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“For many years, they have dealt with the grief of their unimaginable loss. We also acknowledge the ongoing rehabilitative efforts made by Erik and Lyle during their time in prison.”
Lyle Menendez and Rebecca Sneed’s separation after 21 years marks a new chapter in their relationship, though they remain united in their shared advocacy. Rebecca has denied rumors of infidelity and reaffirmed her dedication to supporting Lyle and Erik Menendez’s fight for freedom.
Despite their personal split, Rebecca continues to manage Lyle’s public platforms and engage with supporters on their case. While the exact timing of their separation is unclear, Rebecca’s statement highlights the strength of their friendship and mutual goals. The separation underscores the complexities of maintaining relationships under the unique circumstances of a high-profile incarceration.
