Murdered Nurse Melissa Jubane: Tragic Plans to Move State to Reunite with Husband Revealed
Melissa Jubane, a cardiovascular nurse based in Portland, Oregon, had been planning to relocate and start a new life with her husband, Bryan Llantero. Tragically, those plans were cut short when she was found dead, just two weeks after their wedding. Her neighbor, Bryce Johnathan Schubert, 27, was arrested and charged with her murder.
After their wedding on August 24, 2024, in Hawaii, Jubane and her husband celebrated with their family. Just a few days after returning to their respective homes in Washington and Oregon, Melissa went missing. On September 4, her colleagues reported her missing after she failed to show up for work at St. Vincent Hospital.
Authorities quickly initiated a search, which ended on September 7 when police confirmed they had discovered Jubane’s remains. According to investigators, Schubert, who lived in the same apartment complex, is the main suspect in her murder. He had worked as a nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center up until October 2023, but Melissa never worked there herself.
Timeline of Melissa Jubane’s Final Days:
August 24/25: Melissa Jubane and Bryan Llantero get married in Hawaii.
August 31: The couple returned home to their respective states, with Jubane heading back to Beaverton, Oregon.
September 3: Jubane went to work as usual.
September 4: Jubane did not turn up for her shift and last contacted her husband at around 6 am.
September 7: Jubane’s remains were found, and her neighbor was arrested for murder.
September 9: Schubert is set to appear in court.
The search for Melissa spanned several days, with authorities, friends, and family joining forces to look for her. Her disappearance raised alarms when her phone was found turned off, and her credit card showed no recent activity. Jubane’s bag, wallet, and keys were missing from her apartment, but her car remained parked in the garage.
Melissa’s mother-in-law, Imelda Llantero, expressed her devastation, noting that Melissa had hoped to move to Washington state to be closer to her husband, who was stationed in Bremerton. She recounted how the couple had long maintained a long-distance relationship before finally tying the knot.
Community Devastation and Fundraising Efforts
In response to the tragedy, Melissa’s cousin created a GoFundMe page to support her family during this difficult time. The page quickly surpassed its target, raising over $52,600 within 24 hours. Melissa’s family, still grappling with the shock, shared footage of cherished memories from her wedding, urging for prayers as they mourn her loss.
Melissa’s mother-in-law described Bryan as “completely destroyed” by his wife’s untimely death, expressing how much joy Melissa had brought to their lives. The couple had been together for over a decade, with plans to begin their married life together in Washington before fate intervened.
Suspect’s Background and Upcoming Trial
Bryce Johnathan Schubert, a former nurse, was arrested and charged with Melissa’s murder shortly after her body was discovered. He had previously worked in the same medical system as Melissa but never directly with her. Schubert is scheduled to appear in court soon, where more details about the investigation are expected to be revealed.
As the community mourns, Melissa’s family continues to honor her memory, focusing on the love and happiness she shared with her husband, Bryan, during their brief but joyful marriage.