Convicted murderer Lyle Menendez shocked the world when he tied the knot behind bars with model Anna Eriksson in a surprise “proxy wedding.” However, their love story didn’t have a happy ending, as scandalous extramarital affairs led to their downfall.
Lyle and his brother, Erik, are both serving life sentences for the brutal murders of their wealthy parents in 1989. Despite claiming self-defense due to alleged years of abuse, the brothers shot their parents in a cold-blooded attempt to inherit their fortune.
During their highly publicized trials, the Menendez brothers gained admirers, with Lyle receiving a heartfelt letter from Anna Eriksson. The stunning model from Chicago reached out to Lyle during his trial, offering words of comfort that eventually blossomed into a romance.
The couple married in a secret “proxy wedding” on the same day they were sentenced to life in prison. However, the marriage was disputed by prison officials, and their relationship quickly soured. By 2001, Eriksson filed for divorce, citing Lyle’s infidelity with other women he was exchanging letters with.
Lyle moved on quickly, marrying Rebecca Sneed in 2003, just two years after his split from Eriksson. Despite the challenges of being in prison, their relationship has endured.
Erik, on the other hand, has remained committed to the same woman he met during his trial in 1993. Both brothers’ marriages have faced obstacles due to California law prohibiting conjugal visits for inmates serving life sentences.
The Menendez brothers have recently been back in the spotlight due to Ryan Murphy’s Netflix drama, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” While the series has garnered attention, Erik Menendez has criticized it for perpetuating falsehoods about their lives.
The tumultuous love lives of the Menendez brothers continue to captivate audiences, showcasing the complexities of relationships behind bars.
