KENNEBUNK, Maine — A Kennebunk lawyer, a former South Portland mayor and a Kennebunk businessman top the first 21 names of men summoned on misdemeanor charges of soliciting a prostitute.
The 21 men were charged between Oct. 5 and 12 in connection with a high-profile case in which police allege Alexis Wright used a Zumba studio as a cover for a prostitution ring and secretly filmed many of her encounters, according to a news release from the Kennebunk Police Department.
Included in the list are Jens W. Bergen, 54, a trial and litigation lawyer in Kennebunk; James A. Soule, 58, a former South Portland mayor; and Philip K. Parker, 65, of Kennebunk, principal appraiser and treasurer for Russell-Parker Appraisal services of Kennebunk.
Also charged were: Gary D. Bahlkow, 57, of North Yarmouth; Norman P. Crepeau Jr., 46, of Biddeford; Joseph P. Cuetara, 63, of Boston, Mass.; Kenneth A. Fairbanks, 54, of Lisbon Falls; Donald F. Hill, 52, of Old Orchard Beach; Monie B. Hobbs Jr., 43, of North Berwick; David Kline, 51, of Rye Beach, N.H.; Robert R. Labonte, 61, of Saco; Dale P. Madore, 34, of North Yarmouth; Paul A. Main, 43, of Biddeford; Harry J. McMann, 55, of Portland; Kevin L. Pagliccia, 39, of Lyman; Claude S. Palmer Jr., 47, of Oxford; Philip K. Parker, 65, of Kennebunk; Colin P. Powers, 39, of Scarborough; Clinton J. Ray, 42, of Portland; John D. Verreault, 50, of, Saco; James P. White, 38, of Buxton; Peter M. Wormell Sr., 61, of Westbrook.
I guess all these guys have more than one thing in common, we can rule out common sense as being one of them.
I was told that some of these people did not give their real names, but that Mark Strong dug up their personal info. Deeper in this story is WHY did Alexis (w/Strong’s help) keep such “meticulous records” as described by the PD & DA? Same question for the taping. It was not for income tax purposes since that is one of the charges. Why would one go to that extent to “get something” on someone else? Sounds like a pension plan…
Finding a good honest hooker these days is problematic, <–(tongue-in-cheek) I have no doubt that the pension plan you mention would have been driven by blackmail targeting her clutch of wealthy patrons. But still, it goes right back to lack of common sense.
LMAO Lawyers trying to keep the names out of the paper, a lawyer on the list, an appraiser, what’s in the water there viagra. YOu can’t make this stuff up. Buy stock in divorce lawyers!
Ya viagra must be it…Most of these good old boys should be of an age to where stump post no longer look like sexul objects anymore. But come one just look at that beautiful what self-respecting man could turn down a little hanky, panky with that…. “Can’t really blame a man for tickling those ivory’s even if they are a little bit dirty can you…LMAO
What a range of ages from 38 to 61, guess the 20 year olds are all set……………
I think there was a 34 year old mixed in there
I guess only middle aged men have to pay for sex. The 20 somethings still go pick a woman at the clubs. I do think Alexis Wright must have had had a Viagra dispenser in the rest room. Oh well I am certain there will be more surprises as more names come out. Hope the hurt families find the peace they need as I would guess most of these “johns” are married with children. Sad day for the families and I wish them all closure and peace of mind.
I was actually thinking the same thing. Three men under 40. They gotta be god awful ugly if they are making it with a woman that will have relations with the other relics that hired her. I wonder if she had to bring her own Metamucil when she visited the old fellas, or at the very least…Viagra
ohhh, to be 20 again, hey I might not have 40k in grad school loans… who knew? I should have just learned zumba! ” NOT”….. LOL
Or too broke to pay for it!
She done them for FREE.
I think there might be a father/stepson duo here, based on my research. How do those conversations even happen in families?
Oh they are just good old boys never meaning no harm
Yea, but they’ve been in trouble with the law since the day they were born…
So much for BDN not releasing names.Even though I feel they should be released. If the clients were not worried about their wives and children why should we be.
Seems to me that these men covered a large geographical area, Boston to Oxford, Rye Beach to Lisbon Falls. I assumed that the list would be more localized. How did all these men from different towns find out about this Zumba instructor/prostitute? Was there a website? Craig’s list? Or just plain old word of mouth?
They are hanging their heads next to the bottle of scotch tonight.
A lot from Oxford Co. Don’t ya mean Allan’s Coffee Brandy?
Its Allen’s Coffee Brandy, nasty stuff…..they’re too “good” for Allen’s, they are probably saying good bye to their wives just about now, and downing the Scotch or Whiskey.
i doubt their wives care that they had sex with a pro. the only reason they are gonna care is cause they got named. Most of these wives were just happy their husbands were leaving them the hell alone.
Legalize it. Its none of our business what consenting adults do in private.
and just how do you know they were consenting adults. (there could be minors involved.) Please provide stats that legal prostitution is safe. They obviously were not private:0
You are being ridiculous.
Does it matter if it is safe? It doesn’t affect you.
Maybe we should ban sex without a notarized monthly STD test and a copy of all medical records. Why stop there, lets make a law saying you can only do hand jibbers while wearing a NBC suit.
I am sorry you see it this way. I do not support legal or illegal prostitution. Yes, it would matter to me if it were my husband or daughter engaging.Further more you are crude and probably have a small package too.
I’m guessing your angry because no one will pay you for sex.
Not angry at all . Must be a sensitive area for you. I am happily married plus many years. Our personal passion life is intact and is private.
you are happy but is your spouse? I am sure many of these John’s wives thought the same thing until this list came out. There is an old tale: If a man is walking down the street and an average woman pulls up in a beat up Pinto and says hey do you want to have sex. The guy thinks hey this is my lucky day. Now if a woman is walking down the street and a hot guy in a souped up muscle car pulls up and says hey do you want to have sex. The woman thinks what a creep he just ruined my day. Point being men are more open to an offer than woman are.
and your okay with your daughter, sister , wife, etc…. pleasing a unhappy man for her career?
“Our personal Passion Life is intact” spoken like a true religious nut. Its called a SEX LIFE. And by intact do you mean you do it once a year with the lights off and cloths on in just missionary position while listening to “Our God is an awesome God”?
I’m fairly certain shes just insane.
Slam!
How many times are you going to use the ‘small package’ attack? Its tiring.
I was exchanging dialogue with 2 other buffoons. Are you a proponent of legal or illegal prostitution. If so, do you approve your daughter or female family member to engage in such behavior. If not…….why?
i would prefer they not as long as it is ILLEGAL.if they want to make it legal by all means do what you gotta do. But it’s THEIR life not yours. It’s their body to do with as they please. Their is NO VALID LEGAL reason to prohibit prostitution. they are using THREE detectives on this case that will be issuing “speeding tickets” to these johns. what a waste of taxpayers money.
No I’m not going to answer your questions until you answer mine. You don’t get to dominate this conversation. When your views or opinions are challenged…why is your primary attack such a childish, grade-school, and sexually harrassing insult that has NOTHING to do with the debate at hand?
First of all, I did not attack you. Again, I was talking to 2 other buffoons. If you can’t answer my question then move on. It appears to be a sensitive issue for you and your avoiding the subject.
Nobody said you attacked me. Believe it or not I’m asking because of how you treated them, not me. You argue like a child. Let me guess…you’re about to say I’m being “defensive”. Right?
Your inability to answer that simple “why do you do it” question is all I need to firm-up my previous belief that you can’t debate or argue anything without resulting to genitalia-based attacks due to a MASSIVE lack of maturity. Your non-answer was just as enlightening as any real answer you could have provided. Funny how that works…
” I’m fairly certain shes just insane.”
You appear to have a lack of maturity.
I think Ricko and the others can stand up for themselves.
im guessing your husband has a small package is that why you keep bring it up? I think you and Adam need to arrange a CL vist and work out your frustrations together. I feel very sorry for your husband.
back on topic Why do you appose Prostitution? are you a religious nut? did your husband leave you for a Pro? How does it affect you? why do you care what other people do that has NO EFFECT on you?!!
Check out how legal prostitution is regulated in other countries. Lower std rates, courts are not waisting time and resources just to pacify the busy bodies who have nothing better to do than worry about who is sleeping with who.
I dont need to research it. I asked you to prove to me your argument. I could careless who sleeps with who. I just dont approve of legal or illegal prostitution. I dont understand why men need to pay for sex. It must because of their small package. addendum: I asked deltamike2.
you are not that bright are you. you pay for sex when you want no emotional connection OR you want to do something kinky that your spouse wont do. Why don’t you ask those guys to whip out their packages so you get the good look you seem to want.
Well gee Ricko I dunno……..Why pay for it? If your single go out and have fun. I have reviewed my comment and there is no indication of me wanting “those guys to whip out their packages” must be a Freudian slip on your part. This is obviously a sensitive area for you.
You end up paying for it either way. Why not save some time and liver cells and go to a pro?
So its ok and safe enough to bang random barsluts, but not a prostitute?
Just because you have a problem with a man doesn’t mean the root issue
is the same reason why you resent your husband. Maybe if he was
consummating a little better you wouldn’t be wound so tight.
Never said anything about Random barsluts, Never did I indicate I have a problem with a man and resent my husband…….Gee whiz your thought process is loose and disorganized. Maybe your having a psychotic break. Do you have a sexual disorder requiring you to think such bizarre thoughts? Really’ if you go to a pro your going to save your liver/ …please…..explain exposure to Hep C and HIv. Your still hurt about the small package? ….dont be so sensitive.
You sound like an incredibly immature, obviously jaded, slightly unintelligent hillbilly and its people like you that make this world a needlessly difficult place to live in. Thanks for your uncontribution.
The only difference between a barslut and a prostitute is one gets paid the other dont. Who cares either way if it doesnt affect you big deal :) lol
I was on your side until the “random barsluts” comment. Why is it that men who go to bars to pick up women are just men being men but the women are “barsluts”?
I didn’t say men can’t be barsluts.
Regardless, there is nothing wrong with being a barslut, male or female. Its just not what I’m into. Most nights, that is.
no the men are barsluts too..
Your attitude towards women is quite obvious. I would be surprised if you are even married to anything other than your palm and five fingers. Your comments are disgusting and I assume you as as a person reflect that attitude in just about everything you do. I am sure your Parents would be quite proud of you.
no one else was talking about the size of their packages till you. Not a sensitive area for me got plenty in my single days without paying for it. AND all of these guys weren’t young (youngest was 34? i think). i dont know about you but i don’t want to see some 60 year at the bar picking up chicks. Like someone else said on hear” they aren’t paying her for sex. they are paying her to shut up and leave after something i assume is easier with a pro than some skank. Also you are more likely to bring something home with a bar skank than a pro.
hey now one can’t help the package they are born with.but why are they giving their real name?
She was recording their plate numbers and having her lawyer friend run them and get their personal info (for later use, obviously). Doesn’t matter what name they gave…
What about the wife that won’t give him sex or uses sex against him to get her way ??
Oh come on, your being silly, what are those things attached to your wrists for?
Being silly hes it happens more than what you think . Like on some adult web sites there are over 20,000 people including couples that are looking for sex that are in Maine .
handing the hooker money du.
Not my problem. Does this justify hiring a prostitute?
The wife was the cause of it you are lucky she dose not cut you off
Your avoiding the issue and my question.
the wife should of taken care of her man an he would not of had to go some were else
i have got to say say i was with you most of the way Wolly but its not a wife’s “job” to “take care of” her husband. it is an both spouses responsibility to make sure that the other is happy both emotionally and sexual.
Then you get a divorce and find some body who will treat you how you want to be treated. I know personally I would find it quite gross to be with some one who has sex with a massive amount of people on a daily basis. Secondly, if your that desperate to pay for sex you either have to be very ungodly on the eyes or disproportionately unequal to the rest of society.
no you don’t there are a million reasons to go Pro over Hoe. Also sometimes divorce isn’t the answer. there are some couples that still love each other but just are not sexually compatible. what your saying to those couples is you can either be in love OR sexually gratified for the rest of your life. I say you can have both. If that means going pro then so be it. why the heck do you care what other people do behind closed doors? are you such a prude that just cause you arent sexually happy the rest of us cant be just cause you dont agree?
Also many problems with human trafficking. Sad but true, it is not all “consenting adults”.
I’m pretty sure by definition “consenting adults” precludes children. Otherwise the term would be “children with consenting adults” or “consenting people” ad naseum.
Maybe you will not mind then if your spouse engages in a little extra nookie if it’s consenting adults, maybe even an STD as a present for ya as a thank you.
Just because I think one should be free to make the choice of whether or not to engage in a private consensual act, doesn’t mean its right for someone in a monogamous relationship to be unfaithful.
I’m not sure if you know, but its possible to have sex with someone who is neither your spouse nor a prostitute, and they can still have STDs.
Prostitution does not cause infidelity.
Poor bastards. Looks like they were in the Wright place at the wrong time..Or vice a versa…buuh
They were obviously all looking for Ms. Wright
Not sure why the names had to be released, seems to me like it must be so others can gossip. Dont agree that people had to be publicly named. If this woman wanted to have sex for money, so what. People will buy it or they wont. I have an issue with forced prostitution, this was obviously not that. If a man cheated on his wife and paid to do it, that’s between him and his wife. None of my business and shouldnt be anyone else’s business either. Just my opinion.
Well, if it’s no big deal then why do you think it’s a big deal that the names are released? After all, they are for things like traffic violations.
I nominate you to start the “Legalize Prostitution” movement. You could get t shirts for people that say “Proud Parent of a Sex Worker”.
Because I dont agree with gossip and that is the only reason why the names were released. Last I checked names are released when reporting COURT fines for traffic violations. I dont see articles about who was stopped for a traffic violation any other time.
Sex is part of life. If someone wants to charge for it, and someone chooses to pay for it, that’s between them, not me and not you. I’m a woman, it isnt anything I would personally choose to do, but, honestly, there is no reason why it should be illegal. Instead, it should be regulated. The ONLY reason it is illegal is because way back when the church deemed it immoral.
A man who makes a decision to cheat on his wife will do it whether he pays for it or not. And THAT is none of my business, it is between him and his wife.
If I had a daughter that chose to be a ‘sex worker’ it wouldnt matter if I liked it or not, she would obviously be old enough to do what she wanted. I would still love my daughter, and it wouldnt shame me in the least to say that she worked in a regulated industry and made a good living doing so. Why wouldnt it? Because I am not a prude. What’s the difference if she chooses to have sex with 30 guys for free or 30 guys and at least get paid for it? none. Except that she got paid.
I have three words for you… Sexually Transmitted Diseases. I am glad that you feel that is nobody’s business. I on the other hand feel it is a huge deal. It has nothing to do with being a prude. Also, I am glad you would be ok with exposing your daughter to Aids, says alot about your character as well as your parenting skills. I would hope that you would at least try to discourage your daughter from having sex with 30 guys whether they paid or not. I know that growing up my Parents always tried teaching me that my life is about finding one person, they never said anything about going through 30 of them. It’s all about morals and having good hygiene. The more people you have been with the less attractive you get, don’t care how beautiful you are… excessive sex for a man or women with multiple partners is just unattractive.
Do not put words into my mouth. I never said I was okay with exposing my daughter to AIDS, nor my son. I said that I would love my daughter no matter what she chose to do with herself. So, actually, it says an awful lot negative about YOU that you apparently would not. Dont EVER attack my character… ever. I could bet you and would win, that my character is a higher moral ground than yours. Whats wrong? Can’t debate without resorting to inflammatory comments? You obviously have no right to attack any one’s character.
And what I said stands. You cannot control every decision your children make. You can certainly impress upon them what your standards are, and you can be hopeful that they will live up to and maintain at the very least, as equally as high standards, but you CANNOT make them. You are very foolish indeed if you think the majority of women in their 20’s have only had sex with one person, and equally naive if you think your children will always do what you think they should do (or not do). So tell me, would it be a true statement for me to assume based on your comments, that if you had a child that did something against your better judgement, you would not love your child, and if that child did something you didnt agree with morally, you would turn your back and tell everyone that you were ashamed of your child? That’s what it sounds like to me, and I would question your right to attack ANYONE’s character.
Just a guess on my part, but I believe that anyone who had sexual relations with one of these men would like to know of the potential for them contracting an STD from one of these men. That would be my first consideration if I were a woman.
In Africa and many other parts of the world AIDS is being spread at a rapid pace by husbands who go to prostitutes for sex then bring it home to their wives. I highly doubt that even where prostitution is legal that the prostitutes have access to testing their clients before every encounter to ensure they won’t contact an STD.
Publicly shaming the johns has actually been the only effective way of combating prostitution in other states. When you break the law your name appears in court news for all to see, why should this crime be any different. Most married men would not put them self at risk if they know there is a chance for them to get caught. It’s not a comfortable thing getting caught with a prostitute when you have 20 years invested in a marriage with children and a home and bank accounts. Amazing how men risk everything for a lousy nasty 30 minutes with something that has been used more than a public restroom at a gas station. Absolutely disgusting!
WHO CARES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>?
Their wives and family? But after all since it involves money and Wright is a pro it’s probably just like going to see the doctor?
As I said, WHO CARES………………. Those who got caught, pay the price. Hope they brought no disease home. Enough said.
Do you know where you can find a good Zumba instructor?
If you have the Need to attend a Zumba class, there are several LEGITAMITE Zumba classes in the USA. I DO happen to know a great instructor who recently particiapated in the MRS. USA pagent. Let me know If you need more information. and Zumba, is a Great way to exercise.
I do believe he meant a Zumba instructor with teaching habits as fun as those of Ms. Wright.
10/4 thanks
your assumption is incorrect. I’ve never heard of zumba till this story.
right. their wives and family. Its none of my business and certainly not the business of the country or state or community. It is between that man and his wife/girlfriend.
You are assuming that these Johns will tell all their sexual partners that they had sex with a prostitute. That they should be seeing a Doctor to be tested for STDs. Would you be willing to trust them?
Im not assuming anything. I am stating that it is none of my business.
If I follow YOUR logic, I am to assume that you have sex with NO ONE because there is no guarantee that ANYONE, regardless of their profession, is safe. These ‘JOHNS’ as you call them dont have to tell their partners anything about having sex with a prostitute unless they had caught a sexually transmitted disease, and I would hope anyone would do that no matter who they caught it from. Doesnt have to be a prostitute. They DO make condoms, and those condoms help with not transmitting some STDs. If regulated, I believe in states where it is legal, regular testing is part of the deal.
Anyone walking around your neighborhood could have an STD, you have no idea. It doesnt make them any more safe than anyone else.
I wouldnt be willing to trust any one for any thing, doesnt matter if they are a prostitute, had sex with a prostitute, or was ‘JOE’ from down the street.
You aren’t following my logic. You can assume whatever you wish, it has nothing to do with the situation in Kennebunk. I glanced through the names released and didn’t recognize a single person, nor did I think it would and I promptly forgot their names. However for someone who may have had a sexual relationship with one of these people, it would be of extreme interest. Ask yourself if you would be interested if one of these Johns happened to be someone who you had relations with?
Sorry, my original comment in reply also included the following statement:
I think it is very unfair to those affected families that their private business was made public. This will have a much more negative affect on the families of these men than it would have if those names were not published in such a public way. You can say all day long that those men are to blame for what their families will face and that is true, however, they are not to blame for the feelings of private business made public, or feelings of hurt and disgrace now bared for all of the public to see or know.
it isnt any of your business, and it is none of mine. (unless of course one of these men belonged to you, in which case it still isny any business of mine.)
You are correct, in that it’s none of my business nor yours. It is the business of people who may have had sexual contact with these Johns. Those are the people who need to know. Of the 100 plus Johns, I would bet that there has to be a few who would not bother to share that they had sex with a prostitute. It is for the potential victims of a STD that I feel for and think they should have this information.
Yes, it’s unfair to their families. It’s unfair to their families that they engaged in illegal behavior. When one engages in illegal behavior, there is always the risk of getting caught. And, just like every other crime, names are published when people are accused of a crime.
Yes, they ARE to blame for the hurt feelings, etc. Because if they hadn’t participated in this behavior, the name would never have been published.
How come its prostitution if you give money for sex, but its marriage if you give gold?
wonder how many of these guys are on a suicide watch tonight?
do we see a common theme in the ages? Most of these guys wives if they have one most likely has NO INTEREST in sex. Can’t say as I blame them. If my spouse cheated on me i would rather it be with a CLEAN hooker rather than a a nonprofessional. no emotional connection . it’s just sex.
Thats why in Europe the marriages last longer.. Ask church womens groups and you will find most agree with you.
I wonder if the taped episodes of Wright’s sexual acts will be given to the “johns” family to aid in all divorces I see coming. If my husband was on that list I certainly would want a copy to keep all of the marital assets when I divorce him for all the wandering he has done. I would bet these men are shaking in their boots that these tapes will be broadcast in court by the prosecutors. Trust me the courtroom will be packed with women to see if their hubby is now a porn star. Just saying …..Might be enough money coming into the courts from these divorces to balance Maine’s budget by the size of the possible list.
wasn’t James Soule the clown who thought South Portland should secede from Maine.
It is true that if you are over 50 your invisible to woman under 30. Of course unless she is a prostitute and you have cash.
The two most popular questions I have heard about “The List”:
1. Who’s on “The List”?
2. How do I get on “The List”?
Now that we know the names can we stop calling them “johns”. There’s not a John in the bunch.
No, but there is a Peter. And worse, a Palmer. Tsk tsk.
I’m pleased to see how this is being handled although I do feel bad for the desperate mens’ families. Only when we expose and stop the “consumers” will the product of prostitution go away. This is important in protecting our daughters and granddaughters from getting tangled up in dangerous, unhealthy, and damaging situations. I realize Wright ran a business but many women who are involved in prostitution are actually sex slaves in a multi-million dollar industry involving drugs and guns and kidnapped, underaged girls. This wouldn’t be happening is men weren’t buying.
The old porcupine joke would apply.
Given all the salacious headlines, gossip mongering and what-all,one might regret he hadn’t handled things in the john rather than have become one?
Bobby Labonte??? How could you?? :)
Does anyone know how they chose the 21 men to release to the public? Seems kinda odd they can relesase these names before they have been arrested or proven guilty. I was just curious.
They chose the 21 names the same way the State does everything….a lottery.