Dramatic moment murder suspect is met with dozens of protesters in court as he pleads not guilty to killing Oregon nurse

A man accused of killing a nurse who had married his boyfriend just days earlier was confronted by a parade of protesters during his brief court appearance.

Jonathan Bryce Schubert, 27, killed his neighbor Melissa Jubane, 32, in early September, prosecutors in Oregon allege.

Schubert, who lived across the street from Jubane in Beaverton, has pleaded not guilty.

Advocates, meanwhile, have portrayed Jubane’s murder as a symptom of larger societal ills — particularly the injustices plaguing Asian American women.

Dozens lifted pieces of paper with the woman’s name outside the court as they chanted. Others sat in the room while Schubert stood handcuffed for only three minutes.

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Jonathan Bryce Schubert, 27, killed his neighbor in early September, Oregon prosecutors allege — hence the outspoken presence of protesters

“Justice for Melissa Jubane!” some shouted as the suspect was led out of the courtroom ahead of a newly announced court hearing on November 8.

“Justice for Melissa Jubane!” shouted back a woman leading the revelry with a megaphone, introducing herself as Christianne Mae,

Mae belongs to the Philippine organization Gabriela Portland, a group that aims to “promote the militant women’s movement in the Philippines and around the world.”

She, along with event co-organizer Fredi Misay, further told the Oregonian how those chanting outside were frustrated by the slow progress of the first-degree murder trial, and pointed out that it will be another month before Schubert’s next hearing takes place .

“We’re really just here to bring this situation to light,” Misay said.

Mae, meanwhile, urged those in attendance to remember Schubert’s next court date and be sure to come back and bring someone.

“Bring someone, at least one person,” she told the crowd, most of whom entered the courtroom to watch the short-lived proceedings. ‘Let us multiply. Let’s mobilize.’

His neighbor, 32-year-old Melissa Jubane, was murdered in early September. She was reported missing on the fourth of that month and her remains were found elsewhere two days later

Weeks earlier, Jubane had tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend in his native Hawaii

Meanwhile, Jubane’s accused killer was escorted both in and out of the building, to be held behind bars without bail.

He is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping and abuse of a corpse in her death, the circumstances of which remain secret.

She had been a nurse at St. Vincent Hospital, just a few miles from the home she shared with her husband of ten years, Bryan Llantero.

The two married in August in Haleiwa, Hawaii, police said, without revealing a possible motive.

Prosecutors, meanwhile, have sealed the probable cause affidavit in the case, which will continue with another status hearing.

Schubert is also charged with the kidnapping and abuse of Jubane’s corpse, which was found two days after her disappearance on September 4.

The Beaverton man was arrested that same day. Within two weeks, he pleaded not guilty to all charges filed against him as he continues to fight the case.

It remains unknown whether Jubane and Schubert’s relationship extended beyond the fact that they were neighbors.

“Justice for Melissa Jubane!” some shouted as the suspect was led out of the courtroom ahead of a newly announced court hearing on November 8

It remains unknown whether Jubane and Schubert’s relationship extended beyond the fact that they were neighbors, with the circumstances of the case still unsealed.

However, he was linked to her death by authorities after her remains were found, and was immediately taken into custody.

Other facets of the case remained sealed as of Wednesday, while Schubert will now hold another status hearing on Nov. 8.

It has also been revealed that the suspect also recently worked as a nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center from 2022 to 2023, a representative said.

The spokesperson further states that the suspect has never worked at St. Vincent, where Jubane worked.

“We are extremely grateful for the detectives and other employees who worked diligently on this case, for the love and support we receive from across the country, and for all the prayers.” her family wrote in a statement.

A spokesperson for Providence St. Vincent Hospital added: “Our hearts are broken by the news of the death of our nurse and colleague at Providence St. Vincent, Melissa Jubane.

‘This comes as a shock to all of us and her colleagues are sorry. Melissa was an exceptional nurse, committed to our Providence Mission and demonstrating our values ​​of compassion, excellence and integrity every day.”

The case is still ongoing at the time of writing.