Table of Contents
- Accusation Details
- Admission of Guilt
- Ongoing Investigation
- Background Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
A former star of the Discovery Channel is accused of strangling his cellmate to death, later informing police that a higher power instructed him to commit the horrifying act.
Chad Ollinger, 41, faces charges for the murder of fellow inmate Christopher Kelly at the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada.
Chad Ollinger is accused of murdering his cellmateCredit: Facebook
The former TV star alleges that a higher power guided his actionsCredit: Potter County Sheriff's Office
Authorities report that Ollinger confessed to the murder, claiming it was "righteous" because he believed Kelly was a paedophile.
He stated that this conviction stemmed from a supernatural ability to read people's minds.
Correctional officers found Kelly "lying motionless inside a cell" during routine checks on Friday night.
He had sustained multiple injuries and was given medical attention but was pronounced dead at the scene.
An arrest report indicated that blood was splattered across the walls of the cell.
According to the police, Ollinger told investigators that he possessed a unique power that enabled him to know things about others that most could not.
He claimed he required no evidence of Kelly's alleged crimes because he could "see into his mind."
Ollinger reportedly told detectives during an interview: "Good luck cracking the case."
Police reports indicate that Ollinger climbed onto Kelly's bunk, restraining him in a chokehold while he lay facing the wall, and held him until he ceased breathing.
He then allegedly dragged Kelly down and struck his head against the metal bedframe to ensure he was dead.
Investigators noted that Ollinger showed no remorse and expressed indifference about spending the rest of his life in prison.
He has since been rebooked on a murder charge and appeared before a judge, who ordered a mental health evaluation before the case can proceed.
Ollinger previously appeared in several episodes of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch.
This series followed Ollinger and his father, Duane, as they sought a long-rumored Aztec treasure on their 160-acre property in the Uinta Basin.
They have spent over a decade excavating the land, convinced it conceals a fortune worth millions.
Jail records indicate that Ollinger was arrested on October 27 as a fugitive from another state.
He is also facing a contempt of court charge.
Ollinger has had prior encounters with law enforcement, including an arrest last year for evading police before later posting bond.
The reason for Kelly's detention at the center remains unclear.
The LVMPD Homicide Section is currently leading the ongoing investigation.
Ollinger has had several prior legal issuesCredit: Discovery Channel
He gained fame from his appearance on Discovery Channel’s Mystery at Blind Frog RanchCredit: Discovery Channel
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges is Chad Ollinger facing?
Chad Ollinger is facing murder charges for allegedly killing his cellmate, Christopher Kelly.
What was Ollinger's claim regarding his actions?
Ollinger claimed that a higher power directed him to commit the murder, believing that his cellmate was a paedophile.
What is the current status of the investigation?
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