Lyle and Erik Menéndez, infamous for the brutal murder of their parents, have been incarcerated since 1996. Their story has gained renewed attention with the recent debut of Ryan Murphy’s series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” After their conviction, the brothers were initially housed in separate facilities but have since reunited.
Currently, both brothers are serving their sentences at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California. They initially spent time in different prisons—Lyle was at Mule Creek State Prison, while Erik was held at Folsom State Prison and Pleasant Valley Prison. In 2018, they were moved to RJD, where they were placed in separate units initially. However, later that year, they were finally reunited for the first time in over two decades and have been together ever since.
During their time apart, both brothers married. Lyle tied the knot with Anna Eriksson in 1996, just before the sentencing, but they later divorced. He then married Rebecca Sneed in 2003. Erik married Tammi Saccoman in 1999.
As for their future, Erik and Lyle have been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, meaning they will likely spend the remainder of their lives behind bars. Nevertheless, their defense attorney, Cliff Gardner, is actively seeking to overturn their convictions. Recent developments include a resurfaced letter that may support their claims of acting in self-defense during the tragic incident. Additionally, musician Roy Rosselló has come forward with allegations that their father, José, sexually assaulted him when he was a teenager. Gardner has submitted these documents as new evidence toward their case.
In a fascinating twist, following the release of “Monsters,” the Menendez brothers are set to appear in a new documentary slated for release on Netflix on October 7, 2024. This upcoming project aims to delve deeper into their story and the events surrounding their infamous trial.