Lyle Menendez and his wife, Rebecca Sneed, quietly ended their marriage after more than 21 years together, but she remains a key figure in his life despite rumors of a cheating scandal Sneed says are baseless, PEOPLE has learned.

Lyle Menendez’s wife, Rebecca Sneed, is setting the record straight on their relationship status. The attorney wrote via Facebook Friday that she and her husband have been “separated for awhile [sic] now” (per E!

Rebecca Sneed, the wife of convicted murderer Lyle Menendez, has confirmed that the couple has been separated for some time. In a Facebook post on Friday, Sneed clarified that while they are no longer together, they continue to maintain a close relationship, referring to themselves as "best friends and family."

Lyle Menendez married Rebecca Sneed in 2003 from a California prison before separating years later. Here's everything to know about Lyle Menendez's estranged wife.

As Lyle Menendez has been entangled in a cheating scandal with a young university student, his wife Rebecca Sneed has confirmed that they are splitting after 21 years of marriage

Rumors have swirled around Lyle’s second marriage after his now-estranged wife, Rebecca, announced their separation. Find out what happened.

Rebecca Sneed addresses rumors of Lyle Menendez's alleged affair, confirming their separation but vowing to fight for his freedom.

Lyle Menendez, convicted murderer, was found with a cell phone in prison, possibly linked to a romantic relationship with a college student.

In a surprising turn of events, Lyle Menendez, the convicted murderer, has formed a romantic relationship with a 35-year-younger British woman named Milly Bucksey. Lyle saw her in a Facebook group related to him and their romance began in early 2024.