Delete Folder in Mac Mail

I have a new mailbox folder that has added itself to my Mac Mail. It does not exist on my server, only in Mac Mail and on my iPhone. I've attempted to delete it manually both while in Mac Mail and through the system library (~/Library/Mail/SmartMailboxes.plist) as I was told it could be a corrupted file. I have MacKeeper but it is showing no viruses. How can I delete this thing? HELP!

First thing you want to do is get rid of MacKeeper. It is well known to be nothing but scamware, and may have put that mailbox there itself. See this informative user tip by klaus1.
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