In the post announcing that he would be transferred, Lyle also expressed gratitude for the support he'd received from those who followed his journey.

"I would like to thank the huge number of people across the country who felt strongly that my brother and I should be together and took the time to pray for that result and wish us well," Lyle wrote. 

Both brothers are classified as "Level 2" or "medium-custody" inmates, and both are serving without the chance of parole. Thornton also explained that it's possible for an inmate's level to decrease in the prison through good behavior and rehabilitation programs. 

"There are a lot of case factors that go into deciding where an inmate is to be housed," Thornton explained at the time. "Any kind of family issues, any programs the offender might be eligible for, what the offender needs in terms of educational programs—all of these factors, as well as others, are taken into consideration." 

Although the Menendez brothers have no hope of ever walking free, the brothers appear to take some solace from the fact that they are able to be together. Both brothers are now in their 50s, and they still post regular updates about their lives on social media.