Lyle Menendez and Rebecca Sneed: Reasons for Their Breakup

Key Points

• Marriage Status: Lyle Menendez is legally still married to Rebecca Sneed as of November 2024.
• Separation Announcement: Rebecca revealed their separation on November 22, 2024, stating they remain best friends.
• Cheating Rumors: Rebecca clarified their split was not due to infidelity, despite circulating rumors.
• Current Relationship: Lyle may be dating Milly Bucksey, a University of Manchester student, as of late 2024.

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Lyle Menendez managed to find love during his prison sentence. After divorcing his first wife, Anna Erikkson, Lyle married his second wife, Rebecca Sneed, in November 2003. Despite presenting a united front while Lyle and his brother, Erik, awaited their resentencing trial, Rebecca announced in November 2024 that they separated “a while” ago. Supporters of Lyle and Erik naturally wondered what led to his and Rebecca’s split.

Hollywood Life is breaking down Lyle and Rebecca’s separation below.

Is Lyle Menendez Married in 2025?

It is unclear what Lyle’s legal marriage status is as of 2025. He was still legally married to Rebecca in November 2024. However, Rebecca stated in a Facebook post that they had separated and remained friends.

“Lyle and I have been separated for a while now but remain best friends and family,” Rebecca wrote in the post on November 22, 2024. “I continue to run his Facebook pages, with input from him, and I am forever committed to the enduring fight for Lyle and Erik’s freedom, as has been so evident over the years.”

Lyle’s now-estranged wife added that she will “continue to update you all on the progress of the case” because she believes “we all have the common goal of seeing the guys walk free!”

“I will never stop fighting for them,” Rebecca vowed at the end of her statement.

Why Did Lyle Menendez & Rebecca Sneed Break Up?

After cheating rumors circulated online about Lyle’s marriage, Erik’s stepdaughter, Talia, took to her Instagram Stories to “share something important.” She did not mention Lyle by name in her message. However, Talia’s followers took her statement as a hint.

“I want to make it clear that Erik and Lyle are two separate individuals,” Talia pointed out. “The decisions of one brother shouldn’t overshadow the truth about the other. I’d appreciate it if people would consider my dad for who he is, and not based on the actions of someone else.”

As for Rebecca, she insisted in her Facebook post that she and Lyle did not split due to infidelity.

“Guys, this is NOT a cheating scandal,” Rebecca wrote.

Does Lyle Menendez Have a Girlfriend?

It’s unclear if Lyle is officially dating anyone while separated from Rebecca. However, the Daily Mail reported on November 21, 2024, that Lyle was in a relationship with 21-year-old University of Manchester student Milly Bucksey. According to the outlet, Lyle allegedly met her through a Facebook group run by Rebecca, and Milly has visited Lyle in prison at least once.