Newlywed nurse killed; suspect is another RN

A GoFundMe page was set up for newlywed nurse Melissa Jubane, 32, from Beaverton, Oregon, murdered following her marriage in late August to boyfriend Bryan Llantero.

Police said her body was found September 4. They identified the suspect as neighbor Bryce Johnathan Schubert who is also a nurse, but they did not work in the same hospital. Appearing in court, he denied the charges of second-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping and second-degree abuse of a corpse. He is being held at the Washington County Jail.

Media reports state that Jubane went missing after she did not show up for work after returning from Hawaii where she and Llantero wed. She is a  registered nurse at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Washington County.

“It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news that Melissa Jubane tragically lost her life in a senseless act of violence. Melissa was not only a loving daughter, friend, and community member, but also a dedicated nurse who cared deeply for her family, friends, and patients. She touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and selflessness,” states her GoFundMe page organized by Josephine Anne Castillo.

As of September 10, $76,990 has been raised out of a $50,000 goal.

The Oregon Nurses Association has organized a vigil on September 9 at the Ridgewood View Park. They invited the public to share their recollections of Jubane, who is known to be a “kind and compassionate” friend and health care professional.

They issued a press statement: “The Oregon Nurses Association is devastated by the loss of Melissa Jubane, an extraordinary nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital and a member of the Oregon Nurses Association. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Melissa during this incredibly difficult time. We stand with our community in mourning and offer our full support to all those impacted by this devastating loss.”

The University of Portland School of Nursing and Health Innovations offered their condolences. The school where Jubane studied nursing shared a statement:

“The School of Nursing and Health Innovations mourns the loss of Melissa Jubane, a 2018 graduate. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues for this unspeakable tragedy. She exemplified UP Pilot Nurse values, and the entire SONHI community will miss her greatly…We stand in support of her loved ones and those who worked so closely with Melissa. We appreciate all the expressions of concern from the community. Melissa was a person of Providence, and we will miss her.”

The suspect, Schubert, worked as a nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center from September 2022 to October 2023, according to reports.

The police said Jubane and the suspect lived in the same apartment complex. They have not revealed any motive.