Reality TV star charged with killing cellmate in Las Vegas jail.
Chad Ollinger, a prominent figure known from the Discovery Channel series “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch,” has been charged with murder following a violent incident in a Las Vegas jail, according to local authorities. The 41-year-old reality star allegedly attacked his cellmate, resulting in the latter’s death, marking a significant development in what has been a tumultuous legal history for Ollinger.
On the night of the incident, around 11:15 p.m. on a Friday, corrections officers at the Clark County Detention Center conducted routine checks of the facility. During this time, they discovered Ollinger’s cellmate unresponsive and exhibiting signs of severe blunt force trauma. Despite the immediate assistance provided by first responders, the inmate was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time of the incident, Ollinger was the only individual present in the cell with the deceased, although the identity of the cellmate has not been publicly disclosed.
Investigators confirmed that prior to the fatal altercation, Ollinger and the victim had engaged in a physical confrontation earlier that same day. In the wake of the incident, authorities swiftly moved to charge Ollinger with murder, a serious escalation of the legal troubles he faced.
Ollinger had been incarcerated in Las Vegas due to an outstanding out-of-state warrant, specifically for contempt of court. He had been in custody since October 27, 2023, when he was detained by law enforcement. His arrest history includes a motorcycle chase in Texas in November 2024, which stemmed from a failure to stop at a traffic signal when pursued by police. Additionally, he faced another arrest three months later in Texas for driving without a valid license. In July 2025, his family reported him missing from Amarillo, Texas, though he was quickly located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The reality show “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch,” which has captivated audiences over its five-season run, follows Ollinger and his father, Duane, as they embark on treasure-seeking adventures on their expansive property in eastern Utah. This incident, however, casts a shadow over his public persona, complicating both his professional and personal narrative as he faces serious legal challenges ahead.
As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event, the implications for Ollinger’s future remain uncertain, with his upcoming court appearances poised to draw significant public attention.
