Oregon Nurse Melissa Jubane Found Dead After Disappearance, Neighbor Arrested

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Oregon nurse Melissa Jubane was found dead just days after returning from her honeymoon in Hawaii. The 32-year-old, a cardiac nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Southwest Portland, was reported missing after failing to show up for her morning shift on September 4. A 3-day search for Jubane ended in tragedy, as her body was discovered on September 6. Her 27-year-old neighbor, Bryce Johnathan Schubert, has since been arrested and charged with her murder.

Concerns Raised When She Didn't Show Up for Work

Melissa Jubane had recently married the love of her life, Llantero, in a beautiful ceremony in Hawaii. The couple, who had dated for over a decade, tied the knot on August 24 and celebrated their wedding with friends and family the next day. After the wedding, they traveled to Washington State to spend Labor Day with Jubane's family. On September 2, Melissa returned to her apartment in Beaverton, Oregon, as she needed to be closer to work.

However, on the morning of September 4, when Jubane didn’t arrive for her shift at St. Vincent Hospital, her coworkers and family immediately grew concerned. Jubane was known for her dedication and punctuality, and her sudden absence was alarming. Her husband, Llantero, last spoke with her around 6 a.m. that morning, but efforts to reach her throughout the day were unsuccessful. Her phone was turned off, and searches of her bank and credit card records yielded no clues as to her whereabouts.

The Search Begins

Beaverton Police were contacted for a welfare check at her apartment in the Five Oaks neighborhood. Officers, along with apartment staff, searched her apartment but found no signs of Melissa. As the day went on with no contact from her, police officially listed Jubane as a missing person by 3 p.m. on September 4.

For two agonizing days, her family and friends waited for news. The disappearance of such a bright, caring person shocked everyone who knew her. Jubane’s coworkers and the wider community joined the search, hoping for her safe return.

Body Discovered, Neighbor Arrested

On September 6, two days after she was reported missing, police made a grim discovery: Jubane’s body was found near her apartment complex. Her death was ruled a homicide, and investigators quickly focused on her neighbor, Bryce Johnathan Schubert, as a suspect. Schubert, 27, was arrested that evening and charged with second-degree murder. According to jail records, he had worked as a nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center from September 2022 to October 2023.

The exact details of what led to Jubane’s murder have not yet been released, as the investigation is still ongoing. The police have been careful not to share too much information, in order to preserve the integrity of the investigation. However, they have expressed their deep condolences to Jubane’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

A Bright Life Cut Short

Melissa Jubane was more than just a nurse – she was a kind-hearted person who touched the lives of many. Her coworkers at St. Vincent Hospital mourned her loss, describing her as an exceptional nurse and a beloved colleague. In a statement, the hospital expressed their grief, saying, “Our hearts are broken at the news of the death of our Providence St. Vincent nurse and colleague, Melissa Jubane. This comes as a shock to us all, and she is mourned by her coworkers. Melissa was an exceptional nurse, and we will miss her deeply.”

Tributes poured in from those who knew her, including from her coworkers. Zachary Horton, one of her colleagues, wrote a heartfelt message on Facebook, saying, “You will be missed by all. Rest in peace, you sweet wonderful person. May your family find solace in the coming weeks and years. I’m completely taken by what has happened, but I’m so relieved that we found you; that the question of, where did you go, did not go unanswered.”

A Community in Mourning

The tragic death of Melissa Jubane has left a deep hole in the hearts of her family, friends, coworkers, and the entire community. Having recently celebrated her marriage, she was beginning a new chapter in her life, one filled with hope and love. Her senseless murder has shocked many, and as the investigation unfolds, those who loved her are left grappling with their grief.

Jubane's husband, Llantero, who had shared so many years with her before their recent wedding, is now faced with the unimaginable loss of his wife. Their story, which began in Hawaii and spanned over a decade, has ended in a way no one could have anticipated.

While the community awaits more answers, the memory of Melissa Jubane – a kind, caring, and dedicated nurse – will live on in the hearts of those she touched. As her friends and family mourn, they are comforted by the outpouring of support from the many people whose lives Melissa brightened.