Files will not delete

I have iBook G4 running OS 10.4.11 and I have some files from my cache that will not delete. I have tried using OnyX, secure empty of trash, and option empty trash but nothing works. The files say they are in use. How do I dump these files? Is there software that I should use (besides OnyX)? Or could this be leading to a larger issue? Please help.

It wouldn't hurt to run Disk Utility and verify your drive and check permissions first, just in case there is something unhappy with your computer.
Here's some links to possible suggestions:
You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash in Mac OS X
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106272
Solving Trash Problems
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
How To Fix Stubborn Trash and Why it Won't Delete
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Trash/index.ws
Download Trash It! v3.6.1 from:
http://www.nonamescriptware.com/?page_id=5
Download DropNuke from:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12664

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