Can't Delete or "Trash" Messages

I can't seem to delete messages in my mail box; it doesn't even send to any of the "Trash" mailboxes. I have no idea what's going on or how to fix it. I'm getting really tired of wading through a bunch of spam that I can't get rid of.

So here is what I would try:
Double click home button - app switcher - close the mail account and all others
Then reset the phone - Restart or reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support - no data loss is incurred
Go into your mail and try to delete - which reminds me - how are you trying to delete?
Reason I ask is - there are two ways in iOS 8 as you know
You can swipe from right to left on the email while it is in the list OR with the email open you can click on the trashcan in the bottom row
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