Can't delete third party app, Trash error code -60008

I purchased a new app with no reviews (I know, don't say it) and it's broken so I'm trying to delete it but I'm getting an error code when I drag it to Trash. The error says
"The operation can't be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -60008)."
When I check 'Get Info' to see what the Permissions are and try to change them (so I can delete it) it says "You have custom access" and shows system as Read & Write, then shows wheel, and everyone as Read only.
When I click on the Lock icon, it shows as unlocked for a few seconds, then changes back to Locked without asking for my password, so I can't even troubleshoot by changing permissions.
Help?  All I want to do is delete the App from my system.
[Yes, I have contacted the developer, the guy has stopped responding to me so I can't get any help from him.]
Thanks guys!

Try this.
1) Reboot, to make sure that that none of the files within the "app" is still in use.
2) Try emptying trash while holding down the "Option" key.
If that doesn't do it then take the nuclear option by using the "sudo" command to delete your trashes regardless of permissions.  Sudo elevates you to the all powerful "root" user to execute a specific command.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57600785-263/force-empty-that-stubborn-tras h-bin-in-os-x/
If that doesn't do it then the "app" may have been a trojan/malware and could have installed some type of background process or is launching at boot or login.  In that case, I recommend doing some Google searches of "remove [app name]" and you should find specific intructions for removing it.
If you find that Google searches indicate that the the app is indeed malware, then please help others by naming the evil application so others here can assist and/or know to avoid the application.

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