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Lyle Men\u00e9ndez<\/strong><\/a> and his brother, Erik Men\u00e9ndez<\/strong><\/a>, became infamous for their highly publicized 1993 trial over the murders of their parents. The brothers<\/a> shot and killed their mother, Mary Louise \u201cKitty<\/strong>,\u201d<\/strong> and father, Jos\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>, claiming they were victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their parents. Despite their life sentences, the Menendez brothers still attracted significant attention from women. In fact, the brothers got married while behind bars. Lyle wed his second wife in the early 2000s after divorcing his first wife.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything to know about Lyle\u2019s relationship history with two women while serving his life sentence.<\/p>\n Lyle\u2019s first wife, Anna Eriksson<\/strong>, was born in Chicago and began modeling as a teen for Lord & Taylor before transitioning to modeling in Europe during the 1980s, as she told PEOPLE<\/em> in 1996.<\/p>\n Eriksson explained that she first wrote to Lyle during his trial, sending a message that read, \u201cHang tough,\u201d which started their correspondence. \u201cAll I can say is that we\u2019ve connected, even though we\u2019ve never touched,\u201d she told the outlet. Eriksson moved to L.A. to be closer to Lyle, and they were married on July 2, 1996, just before he and his brother were convicted of their parents\u2019 murders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n However, the Los Angeles Times<\/em> reported that the California Department of Corrections did not \u201crecognize the wedding\u201d and deemed it \u201cnot a legal marriage\u201d since it took place over the phone. On April 1, 2001, it was announced that Lyle and Anna had filed for divorce. Eriksson reportedly decided to end their marriage after discovering Lyle\u2019s romantic involvement with another woman \u2014 Rebecca Sneed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Similar to Eriksson, Menendez and Sneed began their relationship through letters.<\/p>\n On November 20, 2003, Lyle married Rebecca, a former magazine editor who had transitioned into a defense attorney from Sacramento. They had been corresponding for nearly a decade before their wedding, which took place in the visiting area of California\u2019s Mule Creek State Prison.<\/p>\n Despite the challenges of their unique situation, Lyle described his marriage to Sneed as \u201chealthy\u201d and \u201cbuilt around finding creative ways to communicate.\u201d During ABC\u2019s Truth and Lies: The Menendez Brothers<\/em>, he shared, \u201cI\u2019ve found I can have a healthy marriage that is complicated and built around conversation and finding creative ways to communicate, sharing, without all the props that are normally there in marriage in terms of going out to dinner and having as much intimate time together and so on.\u201d<\/p>\n He added, \u201cOne thing I\u2019ve learned is that your physical comfort is much less important than your connection with the people around you.\u201d<\/p>\n During an interview with PEOPLE<\/em>, Lyle explained, \u201cOur interaction tends to be very free of distractions, and we probably have more intimate conversations than most married spouses do. We try and talk on the phone every day, sometimes several times a day. I have a very steady, involved marriage that helps sustain me and brings much peace and joy. It\u2019s a counter to the unpredictable, very stressful environment here.\u201d<\/p>\n Acknowledging the challenges Rebecca faced, Lyle said, \u201cPeople are judgmental, and she has to put up with a lot. But she has the courage to deal with the obstacles. It would be easier to leave, but I\u2019m profoundly grateful that she doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Rebecca, she and Lyle separated \u201ca while\u201d ago, she wrote in a Facebook post on November 22, 2024, per E! News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cLyle and I have been separated for a while now but remain best friends and family,\u201d Rebecca explained in her Facebook post. \u201cI continue to run his Facebook pages, with input from him, and I am forever committed to the enduring fight for Lyle and Erik\u2019s freedom, as has been so evident over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n After vowing to keep supporters updated on Erik and Lyle\u2019s upcoming hearing, Rebecca clarified, \u201cThis is NOT a cheating scandal.\u201d She was seemingly referring to the online rumors that her estranged husband had cheated on her with a younger woman.<\/p>\n Rebecca\u2019s social media post contradicts what Lyle said about their marriage weeks prior. According to a statement obtained by NBC News, Lyle reflected on his experience being a husband while still in prison.<\/p>\n \u201cThis coming November will be my 20th wedding anniversary,\u201d Lyle wrote in his statement. \u201cLearning to be a husband and a partner from inside a prison has been challenging. It has also changed my life in so many positive ways. \u2026 Her unwavering support and belief in me is something I am most grateful for and has played no small part in my journey to be a better person.\u201d<\/p>\n As for Lyle\u2019s brother, Erik<\/strong><\/a>, he has been married to his wife, Tammi Saccoman<\/strong><\/a>, since 1999. Erik met Tammi while in prison, and the two began their relationship through letters.<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n![\"Lyle](\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2081043308.jpeg?quality=100&w=688&resize=688%2C1024\")
Who is Anna Erikkson?<\/h2>\n
Who is Rebecca Sneed?<\/h2>\n
Is Lyle Menendez Still Married?<\/h2>\n
Is Erik Menendez Married?<\/h2>\n