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, 56, is just moving on fast from behind bars. The infamous prisoner, who was convicted in 1996 alongside his brother, Erik Menendez, for the 1989 double murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez,

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’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.

Lyle Menendez and his second wife, Rebecca Sneed, have separated after 21 years of marriage. The 56-year-old, who is currently serving a life sentence in prison alongside brother Erik Menendez after being convicted of killing their parents in 1989,

Lyle Menendez’s wife, Rebecca Sneed, addressed rumors that he allegedly cheated on her while revealing that they have separated after 21 years of marriage. “Guys! This is NOT a cheating scandal. Lyle and I have been separated for a while now but remain best friends and family,