Frazer lost his bid for reelection as sheriff and left town for Eddy, New Mexico (now Carlsbad). A few months later, he returned to the Pecos area to visit his mother and sister. Miller learned Frazer was in the area. On September 13, 1896, Frazer was at a gambling table in Toyah, Texas. Miller opened the saloon's swinging doors, leveling his shotgun on one of them. He shot Frazer, who was dealing, and removed most of his head. Frazer's sister later confronted Miller, who threatened to kill her as well. A jury acquitted Miller.