Chad Ollinger, a reality television personality known for appearing on the Discovery series Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, is now facing a murder charge following the death of his cellmate in a Las Vegas detention centre.
Discovery and Investigation
The incident unfolded on the night of December 26, 2025. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, corrections officers at the Clark County Detention Center discovered a male inmate lying motionless in a cell during routine checks around 11:20 p.m..
Officers immediately provided aid and summoned medical personnel, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials stated the inmate was suffering from apparent blunt force injuries.
Investigators allege that a fight occurred between the victim and his cellmate, Chad Ollinger. As a result, Ollinger was rebooked on a charge of open murder. The investigation remains ongoing.
Ollinger's History of Legal Issues
This is not the first time Ollinger has faced serious legal problems. His recent troubles began in November 2024 when he was arrested in Amarillo, Texas. Police alleged he ran a stop light while on his motorcycle and then attempted to flee from officers.
He was ultimately charged with evading arrest/detention with a vehicle and on foot. After posting bond, he made a cryptic comment to TMZ, saying, "All I know is this one thing. It was a hell of a ride until I got off of that Harley crossbone."
Just three months later, in February 2025, Ollinger was arrested again near Pampa, Texas, for driving with an invalid licence with previous convictions. Jail records indicate he has been incarcerated since October 2025 after being arrested as a fugitive from another state.
He was most recently sentenced on a contempt charge on December 18, 2025, and was scheduled for release on January 12, 2026. Ollinger's next court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, and he is currently being held without bond.
Background and Fallout
Chad Ollinger is the son of Duane Ollinger, an oil and gas entrepreneur who owns the Utah property featured on Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch. The show follows the family's search for treasure and mysterious phenomena on their land.
The transition from reality TV star to a murder suspect marks a dramatic and dark turn for Ollinger. The case has drawn significant attention due to his television profile and the violent nature of the alleged crime within a correctional facility.
As the investigation continues, authorities have not released the name of the deceased inmate. The Clark County Detention Center and Las Vegas police are expected to provide further updates as the legal process moves forward.
