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.

Lyle Menendez’s longtime wife has announced she and her hubby have been separated for some time but insists the breakup has nothing to do with his reported affair with a student 35 years his junior. Rebecca Sneed – an attorney who married the convicted murderer from behind bars in 2003 – said on Facebook Friday that the pair remain “best friends and family” even though they’re no longer together as a couple.

Lyle Menendez’s wife Rebecca Sneed announced she and the 56-year-old—in prison for murdering his parents—are separated. The news comes amid possible resentencing for Lyle and brother Erik.

Rebecca Sneed confirms separation from Lyle Menendez, denies cheating rumors, and remains dedicated to advocating for his and Erik’s release.

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