And while Hartin and Neal now have substantial differences of interpretation about the factual circumstances of their relationship - Neal maintains he could not have broken into her home or committed any lewd act in her bedroom because they were intimate partners. He detailed what he calls the true nature of their relationship:
Lionel "Piggy" Neal, Accused of burglary, rape, and threatening words
"I would say to the longest day I live I need that young lady to get help and I will make sure I do the right thing if so be to the case to witness everything she says because that's a total lie. I have access to the house. I live there. Her room is my room, she and I sleep together I could tell you how the whole room looks, how her bathroom is where her clothes are, where my clothes are in the closet, you know. So, I actually still have a few clothes right now there so how could I ever burglarize. which in the police didn't do any investigation to see where is the house burglarized. Which part of her room broke. I could never go and do that when I'm having sex with you for 7 months."
Like we said, many sides to this story - but tonight charges stand against Neal - and he is out on bail - and Hartin remains detained for questioning and there is no clarity on whether she will be made to face any charges for this allegation.
But, she still does of course face charges for the manslaughter of Superintendent Henry Jemmott - and that is expected to be heard in the Supreme Court in the next criminal session - which is in June of this year.
