Jesse Jane death updates — Porn star, 43, dies alongside boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller after suspected overdose

Jesse’s tragic past, part three

In 2018,  she was charged with public intoxication. She was found drunk and soaked in urine by law enforcement.

Footage from an officer's body camera showed the adult star who appeared too intoxicated to fully sit upright.

Police officers were hoping she would give them a phone number from a loved one, so they could pick her up from their car. However, she could not grasp what was being said to her.

According to reports, Jane told officers after being taken to the station that she was drugged.

Jesse’s tragic past, continued

He admitted that the previous evening, the two had consumed alcohol.

The adult star was furious and accused him of taking steroids while discarding his medicine when he woke up the next morning.

He said that she became aggressive when he attempted to confront her.

Jessie reported to the police that her boyfriend had thrown her against a wall after grabbing her neck. She did not appear to be injured, according to the arrest report.

Jesse was brought to Cleveland County Jail after being detained that day.

She was arrested and charged with domestic abuse, but she was eventually freed.

Jesse's tragic past

Jane, who rose to prominence as a porn actor in the early 2000s, had openly battled mental health issues in her later years.

2020 saw the summoning of local enforcement to Jane's residence following allegations that she had bit her then-boyfriend's hand and punched him in the face, according to TMZ.

The man was discovered by police in the driveway.

He had a bite mark on his left hand and was unable to open his darkened eye at the moment.

'She would light up a room'

In a statement to PEOPLE, porn publicist Brian Gross recalled Jane as "a vivacious person who had an absolute and ultimate love for life."

"There is not one person in the adult industry who didn’t spend time with her," he said, "whether onset or in a social setting, that she didn’t make smile or laugh or both. She would light up a room as soon as she walked in. Her laugh would echo wherever she was."

"She was a performer during an era where adult films were seen all over the world, and the promotions were massive," Gross said.

"She made sure that she gave her all, not only in performing but in promotion as well. I will personally miss her very much for the reasons above. Her smile was everything."

"I got into porn right at the perfect time'

She left the adult industry in 2007 and discussed how it has changed during her career in an interview with GQ in 2018.

"I got into porn right at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered. Porn stars back then, they were big, glamorous. You walked into a room, you turned heads," she told the outlet.

"Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything. Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it. Now, no one makes money like they did back then even with toy deals and appearances."

Cause of death remains unconfirmed

According to Lt. Francisco Franco of the Moore Police Department, although a medical examiner will verify the exact cause of death, it is thought that Jane overdosed on drugs, as he told The New York Times.

The deaths of Hasenmuller and Jane are still being looked into, per Franco.

'It’s the way you pay your bills'

Jesse said to CNBC in 2009, "You have to treat it like a job. I’m a mom. I have a family. You know, I bought a house.

"It’s the way you pay your bills."

Jesse slammed 'shock value' in the industry

“I got into porn right at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered,” Jesse told GQ about the industry.

“They were big, glamorous. You walked into a room, you turned heads. Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything. Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it.”

But she said, “The internet killed the business.”

“Now the only people that get noticed are the people who go for shock value,” she said.

Jesse was in a Hooters commercial

Before being hired for a commercial with the restaurant company Hooters, Jane posed for stores including 5-7-9 and David's Bridal, The Oklahoma Gazette reported.

She eventually rose to the position of regional training supervisor within the company before opting to work as a Hawaiian Tropic bikini model full-time.

'She gave her all'

Jessie Jane rose to recognition in the early 2000s pornography scene.

“She was a performer during an era where adult films were seen all over the world, and the promotions were massive,” Brian Gross, a porn industry publicist, told The New York Times.

“She made sure that she gave her all, not only in performing, but in promotion as well.”

Former co-star shares tribute

Former Playboy model Nikki Nova shared a tribute to Jesse Jane on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"I first met Jesse 20+ yrs ago, when she first came to Los Angeles, from OK," Nikki wrote, sharing pictures of the two together.

"She was in a silly B movie w/ me.

"Jesse Jane was sweet, down to Earth, silly, cute/funny, just a very likable person. She remained that, even after all these years.

"Her struggle w/ substances came later, but it never changed my opinion of her as a person. Rest easy, sweet girl. U will always be cherished."

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Jesse Jane spoke about the industry in 2018

Jesse Jane retired from the adult film industry in 2007 and spoke about her decision to GQ in 2018.

"I got into porn right at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered," she said.

"Porn stars back then, they were big, glamorous. You walked into a room, you turned heads.

"Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything.

"Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it.

"Now, no one makes money like they did back then even with toy deals and appearances."

Police responded to welfare check

Jesse Jane was found dead at home in Moore, Oklahoma, alongside her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller.

Police found the couple while responding to a welfare check at the residence.

Brett's employer reportedly called for the welfare check after not hearing from him for a few days.

Jesse Jane survived by her son

Jesse Jane, real name Cindy Howell, is survived by her only son.

She welcomed her son in 2000, and his name has never been publicly shared.

Jesse Jane starred in hit movies

Outside of the world of adult entertainment, Jesse Jane appeared in a few popular movies such as Starsky & Hutch and The Bad Girls Club.

She appeared in the 2009 CNBC documentary Porn: Business of Pleasure, which provided an intimate look into her life away from the spotlight and behind the scenes.

What to know about Jesse Jane's boyfriend

Brett Hasenmueller was Jesse Jane's boyfriend.

He was also found dead alongside his girlfriend.

Not too much was known about Hasenmueller, with it being thought that he tended to stay out of the spotlight.

Brett's Facebook account shows that he worked for a construction company and lived in Moore, Oklahoma.

What to know about Jesse Jane's boyfriend

Brett Hasenmueller was Jesse Jane's boyfriend.

He was also found dead alongside his girlfriend.

Not too much was known about Hasenmueller, with it being thought that he tended to stay out of the spotlight.

Brett's Facebook account shows that he worked for a construction company and lived in Moore, Oklahoma.

Cause of death remains unknown

It is currently unclear how long Jesse Jane and her boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller were dead inside their residence.

Police are currently investigating to determine how long the couple had been deceased before being discovered inside their home during a welfare check.

Jesse Jane pictured

Jesse Jane has died at age 43.

Pirates director is 'heartbroken'

Joone, who directed Pirates starring Jesse Jane, shared multiple tributes to the adult film actress on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"I am heartbroken by the loss of my friend, Jesse Jane, who was a remarkable person and a phenomenal artist," the director wrote.

"She touched so many lives with her grace and beauty, her infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the world.

"I’m honored to have known her and to have been her friend."

APAG president speaks out

Alana Evans, the president of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG), shared a statement about Jesse Jane's death to Rolling Stone.

"Jesse was a mega star," Evans said.

"She was discovered at Hawaiian Tropics contest. 

"Even though she quickly became a porn sensation, it didn’t go to her head. She was as sweet as could be. 

"I remember tearing the movie premiere for, I wasn’t in the cast, but she snuck me into the VIP balcony with the cast, so I could watch the movie with her up there. 

"It was the first time any of us had seen anything like that on a big screen, and I remember how proud she was."

Jesse Jane's rise to fame

Jesse Jane, who was born Cindy Howell, was born on July 10, 1980, in Fort Worth, Texas.

She would later move to Oklahoma, where she graduated from Moore High School.

In 2002, she started her adult acting career, when she signed a contract with the film company, Digital Playground.

Her career quickly took off, with Jane appearing at the Adult Video News awards show and she starred in several adult films, months into joining the company.

Jane would become a household name, appearing in Playboy and taking on numerous hosting gigs including working with the shows Night Calls and Play TV's Naughty Amateur Home Videos.

Her fame would allow her to transcend outside of the porn industry. She would start her sex toy line, as well as make a few cameos in shows such as Starsky & Hutch, Entourage, and The Bad Girls Club.

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Everything we know about adult film star Jesse Jane and her cause of death

Inside Jesse Jane’s heartbreaking past, part four

The officer tried to calm her down to no avail saying: "No one is saying you did anything, we just need to know if we can call somebody.

"What number do we need to call for you?"

According to reports, Jane told officers after being taken to the station that she was drugged.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Inside Jesse Jane’s heartbreaking past, part three

Unfortunately, this was not the first time Jane was arrested.

In 2018, Jessie Jane was charged with public intoxication. She was found drunk and soaked in urine by law enforcement.

Footage from an officer's body camera showed the adult star who appeared too intoxicated to fully sit upright.

Police officers were hoping she would give them a phone number from a loved one, so they could pick her up from their car. However, she could not grasp what was being said to her.

One officer can be heard in the background saying: "She p**sed her pants. Do you want to search her?"

Confused and flustered, Jesse was able to mutter: "I didn't do anything."

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Inside Jesse Jane’s heartbreaking past, part three

Unfortunately, this was not the first time Jane was arrested.

In 2018, Jessie Jane was charged with public intoxication. She was found drunk and soaked in urine by law enforcement.

Footage from an officer's body camera showed the adult star who appeared too intoxicated to fully sit upright.

Police officers were hoping she would give them a phone number from a loved one, so they could pick her up from their car. However, she could not grasp what was being said to her.

One officer can be heard in the background saying: "She p**sed her pants. Do you want to search her?"

Confused and flustered, Jesse was able to mutter: "I didn't do anything."

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)