Einar had been unfaithful to his wife and initiated a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.

When the Nazi occupied Norway, Einar became a member of Nasjonal Samling on November 1, 1940.

During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, Einar became a member of Nasjonal Samling on November 1, 1940.

In addition to torturing resistance fighters, Einar also participated in several executions of them.

Members of the Norwegian resistance movement, including Asbjørn Sunde, made several failed assassination attempts on Einar.