“ | This isn't about you. This is about respect for the law... And me knockin' that bitch's teeth out for resisting. | „ |
~ Jessie to Earl while pursuing Joy Turner. |
Jessie was a former girlfriend of Earl Hickey whom he dumped to marry Joy Darville, and also she is Joy's sworn enemy.
She was portrayed by Juliette Lewis.
History
Before Season 1
Earl went out with Jessie for three weeks, and they had a good relationship. However, Joy got Earl drunk and married him so she would have someone to help support her baby ("The Bounty Hunter").
Season 1
Jessie came to find Joy after she discovered she was wanted for not appearing court. She tracked Joy down and chased her to a forest where she was hiding with Earl. Joy and Jessie had a fight, resulting in Joy winning. She and Earl left Jessie in the forest.