Man who co-starred of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch” since its 2021 debut is accused of killing his cellmate in Nevada

A man who co-starred on the Discovery Channel reality series “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch” since its 2021 debut is accused of killing his cellmate in Nevada.

On December 26, 2025 at 11:20 p.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Corrections Officers inside of the Clark County Detention Center were conducting routine checks when they observed a male inmate lying motionless inside of a cell. Officers made entry and observed the inmate was suffering from apparent blunt force injuries.

The other cellmate who was identified as 41-year-old Chad Ollinger was taken into custody.

Ollinger’s cellmate was “suffering from apparent blunt force injuries.”

Officers immediately rendered aid to the victim and requested for CCDC medical personnel to respond but unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The victim was identified as 42-year-old Christopher Kelly.

LVMPD Homicide detectives were notified and responded.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned a physical altercation occurred between the victim and Ollinger inside of the cell. Ollinger was rebooked for Open Murder. This investigation is ongoing and led by the LVMPD Homicide Section.

Ollinger is the son of Duane Ollinger, an oil and gas entrepreneur who owns the Blind Frog Ranch in eastern Utah. The reality TV series follows the father-son duo as they explore the property, hoping to uncover gold they believe is buried on the land.

Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555.