Why does emptied trash still leave 400+ files?

Why does my empty trash (all, including locked) still leave 400+  files in there untouched?  Even after multiple attempts?
What do do? (How to empty?)
Thanks.
~Norm

Hi norman from akron,
Sorry to hear you are having trouble emptying the contents of your trash.
The article below may provide some troubleshooting steps for your issue.
Always backup your computer via Time Machine before troubleshooting issues like this.
You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
I hope this information helps ...
- Judy

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