An Oregon man accused of killing a nurse reported missing days after returning home from her wedding made his first court appearance Monday.
The Beaverton Police Department arrested Jonathan Bryce Schubert, 27, who authorities said was a neighbor of Melissa Jubane, 32, whose body was found days after she was reported missing when she failed to show up for work.
Authorities said Schubert is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping and second-degree abuse of a corpse. He is being held without bail in the Washington County Jail on the murder charge.
Schubert appeared by video during Monday's hearing and did not enter a plea during his arraignment, according to KATU News.
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Oregon nurse Melissa Jubane, who disappeared days after returning home from her wedding in Hawaii, was found dead Saturday after a three-day search. Police have charged her 27-year-old neighbor with murder. (Beaverton Police Department)
Authorities said that as a result of an extensive investigation, it was determined that Schubert was involved in her disappearance.
FOX 12 reported that Schubert worked as a nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center from September 2022 to October 2023. However, Schubert was not employed at Providence St. Vincent, where Melissa worked, Providence said in a statement Saturday morning.
Beaverton Police confirmed Saturday that Jubane's remains were found after a three-day search and just two weeks after she married Bryan Llantero, a native of Kalihi, Hawaii.
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Oregon nurse Melissa Jubane was found dead days after getting married in Hawaii. (KHON2)
“We extend our sincerest thanks to the community members who have assisted in the search for Melissa. Our deepest condolences go out to Melissa's family, friends and co-workers,” Beaverton police said in an earlier statement.
“While we recognize the significant interest and concern of the community, we must withhold further details to preserve the integrity of the investigation,” the statement continued.
Jubane's family declined to comment on the investigation but provided a statement to KATU News.
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Police found Melissa Jubane's remains three days after she disappeared. (Beaverton Police Department)
“We are extremely grateful to the detectives and other personnel working diligently on this case, for the love and support we are receiving from across the nation (especially the City of Beaverton and Holy Trinity Catholic Church, her family at Providence St Vincent's and the Llantero family), and for all of the prayers.”
The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) also issued a statement and offered its full support to anyone grieving Jubane's death.
“The Oregon Nurses Association is devastated by the loss of Melissa Jubane, an extraordinary nurse at St. Vincents Hospital and member of the Oregon Nurses Association. We send our deepest condolences to Melissa's family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. We stand with our community in their grief and offer our full support to all those affected by this devastating loss.”
The organization held a vigil in Jubane's honor on Monday night.
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Schubert's case will be reviewed Tuesday morning and he is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary probable cause hearing on Sept. 16, KPTV reported.
Officials encourage anyone with information about Jubane's case to contact Beaverton police at 503-526-2280.
