Tragic end in search for missing newlywed nurse in Portland as neighbor is arrested
A Portland nurse who recently married was found dead after being reported missing earlier this week.
Officials found the remains of Melissa Jubane, 32, three days after her co-workers, friends and neighbors reported her missing, an unusual occurrence for the dedicated nurse.
Concerns were raised about her safety after she failed to report for her morning shift at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland on September 4.
Well-wishers quickly called police and around 10 a.m., officers went to Melissa’s residence at 1050 SW 160th Avenue in Beaverton to conduct a welfare check.
Officials found the remains of Melissa Jubane, 32, three days after her co-workers, friends and neighbors said she had disappeared — an unusual occurrence for the dedicated nurse
“Upon arrival, officers were met by apartment complex staff and searched Melissa’s apartment. Melissa was not present and her absence without communication was considered unusual and alarming,” Beaverton police explained in a Facebook post.
Later that day, Melissa was listed as a missing person in national police databases.
After her remains were found, authorities also arrested her 27-year-old Beaverton neighbor, Bryce Johnathan Schubert, on suspicion of murder.
According to Fox12From September 2022 to October 2023, Schubert worked as a nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center.
The suspect was not employed at Providence St. Vincent, where Melissa worked.
The young medical professional married her boyfriend of 10 years, Bryan, on August 24 in a ceremony with family and friends in Waimea Valley
“She is very humble, she is very beautiful, she is smart, she is very intelligent and very respectful. She is like a daughter to me, she is very close to me,” said Imelda Llantero, her mother-in-law.
Her husband is from Kalihi and the couple met when she visited Hawaii with her friends from Washington
The young medical professional married her boyfriend of 10 years, Bryan, on August 24 in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends in Waimea Valley.
Her husband is from Kalihi and the couple met when she visited Hawaii with her friends from Washington.
“She is very humble, she is very beautiful, she is smart, she is very intelligent and very respectful. She is like a daughter to me, she is very close to me,” said Imelda Llantero, her mother-in-law KHON2.
Providence St. Vincent also released a statement after Melissa was found, saying, “Our hearts are broken by the news of the passing of our Providence St. Vincent nurse and colleague, Melissa Jubane.
After her remains were found, authorities also arrested her Beaverton neighbor, Bryce Johnathan Schubert, 27, as a murder suspect
“This comes as a shock to all of us and her colleagues are grieving for her. Melissa was an exceptional nurse, dedicated to our Providence Mission and demonstrating our values of compassion, excellence and integrity every day.”
“We stand with her loved ones and those who worked so closely with Melissa. We appreciate all the expressions of concern from the community.”
“Melissa was a Providence woman and we will miss her.”
Schubert is currently being held in Washington County, Oregon. No trial date has been set.
Officials have confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing.