Career
During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, Dønnum worked in the Nazi-dominated Statspolitiet. He was known for brutal interrogation methods, which included torture. He was executed by firing squad at Akershus Fortress on 22 April 1947.
During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, Dønnum worked in the Nazi-dominated Statspolitiet. He was known for brutal interrogation methods, which included torture. He was executed by firing squad at Akershus Fortress on 22 April 1947.
Members of the Norwegian resistance movement, including Asbjørn Sunde, had several failed assassination attempts towards Dønnum.